Facilities Maintenance Manager, Columbia Icefield

Pursuit Collection; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Maintenance Manager in a stunning location within the Canadian Rockies! This role involves leading a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and cleaning iconic facilities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for guests. You will develop preventative maintenance programs, manage budgets, and foster a positive team culture. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy perks like discounts on accommodations and attractions. If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for the outdoors, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Competitive taxable benefit for housing and meals

Referral bonus of $250

Free access to attractions

50% off for friends

Discounts on hotel stays and dining

Subsidized mental health resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a maintenance role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and cleaning teams for various facilities.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs and budgets.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of all facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Conflict management

Hands-on management

Fluency in English

Valid Canadian driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Power engineer or other trade

Job description

The Maintenance Manager will develop a well engaged team of cleaners and maintenance personnel who understand their importance in delivering a great experience for our guests and fellow team members.

What will your compensation be?

The salary for this position is $66,000, dependent on experience.

When does this adventure begin?

This job is posted as part of our seasonal hiring for Spring/Summer, 2025.

What perks can you expect?

• Competitive taxable benefit per day housing and meals (based on single occupancy)
• Refer a friend to the team and earn a $250 referral bonus!
• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections.
• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends.
• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail.
• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources.

What will you do in this job?

• All buildings (Discovery Centre, Glacier Skywalk, and Employee Camp) are kept clean and well maintained
• Overall safety of our facilities as they pertain to our guests and staff
• Develop a preventative maintenance program for all facilities with appropriate checklists, and follow up
• Maintain a positive working relationship with key partners including our waste water partners, Parks Canada, suppliers and repair personnel
• Be an active member of the management team of the Columbia Icefield
• All regular maintenance of our facilities located at the Columbia Icefield
• Annual start up and shut down of Icefield facilities
• Offer suggestions for capital improvements that will improve efficiency, drive a positive guest and employee experience, and allow us to become better environmental stewards
• Motivate our maintenance team and ensure clean and neat facilities
• Manage contractors within Icefield facilities
• Leadership responsibilities of 3 or more departments, and ability to delegate effectively
• Achieve revenue targets, and manage expenses to desired net operating targets
• Develop budgets with senior leadership, forecast expenses
• Manage expenses relative to expectations
• Hire, train, schedule and onboard new staff members
• Develop, revise and update training materials to ensure training is consistently delivered
• Hold staff accountable to all duties and expectations as laid out in the training materials
• Provide an environment whereby maximized staff engagement is the culture
• Keep all inventory storage and work areas organized, clean, and void of clutter
• Provide on the floor leadership and role modeling for staff
• Ensure that team leadership assets are efficiently used
• Ensure all communications to customers and colleagues are professional in nature and crafted with respect
• Uphold uniform and appearance standards
• Actively participate in team’s activities during and after operational hours
• Be on call 1 night per week at our staff accommodation – (MOD program)
• Be an active member of the Columbia Icefield Management team, supporting peers & continually working at building a cohesive team which works together to achieve results.
• Assist in opening and closing of our staff accommodation, tasks can vary from cleaning, employee move in/out, uniform cleaning and common room cleaning

Other duties as assigned

What skills and experience do you need for this job?

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to troubleshoot problems, create and implement solutions
• Power engineer or other trade is a definite asset
• Well rounded in plumbing, carpentry, operation of boilers, heating and electrical systems
• Hands-on manager
• Strong relationship building skills
• Hiring and performance management experience
• Possess excellent conflict management skills
• Valid Canadian driver’s license (with less than 5 demerit points)
• Able to communicate fluently in English, secondary language skills are an asset

What will your work environment be like?

• Beautiful. You’ll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you’ll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife within the Canadian Rockies.
• Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events.
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) as required.

We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

EEO

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team!

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you are unable to complete the application process online, or if you require accommodation related to a protected ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] or drop in to one of our offices to hand in a resume if you do not have access to a computer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.