Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Jasper Meetings and Events Planner

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful lakeside lodge in Alberta is seeking a full-time Meetings and Events Planner to coordinate events and ensure client satisfaction. The role requires someone with event planning and hotel experience, exceptional customer service skills, and strong organizational abilities. The Lodge provides various benefits including paid time off and on-site parking.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Disability insurance

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year in events planning required.
• 1+ year in hotel experience required.
• 1+ year in customer service required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to define event requirements and budgets.
• Develop creative menus, decor, activities, and packages.
• Manage venue, F&B, rentals, staffing before/during events.

Skills

Event/hotel experience

Exceptional customer service orientation

Strong project coordination abilities

Budget management knowledge

Education

Diploma in Hotel/Event Management

Job description

Overview

Emerald Lake Lodge (1 Emerald Lake Rd, Field, BC V0A 1G0) in Yoho National Park is looking for a full-time Meetings and Events Planner. The Lodge is located 30 minutes west of Lake Louise, AB. This role is listed under Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts/Jasper area.

Salary: $55,000 per year

Job type: Full-time

Shift and schedule: 8 hour shift; Overtime; Weekends as needed

Location: Alberta (Field, BC)

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to define event requirements and budgets.
• Develop creative menus, decor, activities, and packages.
• Design event order (BEO) detailing all specifications and distribute a weekly schedule of upcoming functions.
• Manage venue, F&B, rentals, staffing before/during events.
• Resolve any on-site issues or last-minute changes.
• Ensure events meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Prepare post-event billing and share feedback reports.
• Maintain organized records for all clients/functions.
• Respond to sales inquiries and conduct hotel site inspections as required.
• Work closely with the Calgary Sales Office for all contracted groups and bookings.
• Assist with set-ups and teardowns of weddings and conferences when needed.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Event/hotel experience
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Strong project coordination abilities and organizational skills
• Budget management knowledge
• Diploma in Hotel/Event Management (asset)
• Must have a flexible schedule to work evenings when needed.
• Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 30 lbs.).
• Experience: Events Planning: 1 year (required); Hotel: 1 year (required); Customer service: 1 year (required)
• Relocation: Are you able to relocate to 1 Emerald Lake Rd, Field, BC V0A 1G0? (staff housing available)
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Related information

• Hike Jasper
• Jasper Camping
• Canadian Rockies

Job Opportunities in Jasper National Park

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