Hostel and Reservations Manager- Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Alpine Club of Canada; Canmore; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national outdoor recreation organization in Canmore is seeking a Hostel and Reservations Manager to oversee daily operations during maternity leave. The successful candidate will manage team coordination, guest experience, and hostel amenities. Required qualifications include hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in property management systems. The organization values inclusion and offers competitive perks, including health benefits and discounts on stays. Join a dynamic team in enhancing visitor experiences at our hostel.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Extended health and dental coverage

Discounts on ACC hut and HI hostel stays

Health spending account

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ACC facilities and history.
• Proven ability in cash handling and phone service.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Hostel and Reservations teams, including recruitment and training.
• Oversee guest experience and service delivery.
• Maintain hostel cleanliness and safety standards.
• Manage Property Management System and ensure accurate operations.
• Market the Canmore Alpine Hostel to achieve revenue targets.

Skills

Positive and engaging personality

Guest service experience

Strong computer knowledge

Detail-oriented

Proven record of guest experience

French language

Post-secondary diploma in hospitality or relevant experience

Leadership experience

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in hospitality

Tools

MS Office

Property Management Systems (Mews, HubSpot, Web Rez pro, Operto)

Job description

Hostel and Reservations Manager- Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave Coverage)

About The Alpine Club of Canada

The ACC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1906 that has grown to include 33 backcountry huts and 25 volunteer-run sections across the country. We also organize seasonal programs, such as our annual General Mountaineering Camp, as well as Shadow Lake Lodge and our hostel in Canmore. We have a rich history in Canadian Mountaineering and a dynamic team at the office to manage our diverse portfolios.

The Alpine Club of Canada is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

JOB OVERVIEW

This position is being hired on a term basis to provide coverage during an upcoming maternity leave, our target start date is Feb 2nd, 2026. We are hoping for an experienced hospitality individual to join our team to support during this leave.

The Hostel and Reservations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily hostel operations, including managing hostel attendants and the hostel supervisor to ensure strong team coordination, up to date training and clear communication. This role ensures guest consumables are stocked, cleanliness is maintained, and guests enjoy a positive experience from check‑in to check‑out. The manager identifies areas for improvement and implements enhancements to the guest experience. They oversee all booking engines, rates, and availability for the Hostel, Huts, and Shadow Lake Lodge, identifying opportunities for growth and optimizing revenue. They are responsible for the hostel website, blog, social media, and OTA connections, ensuring all content, listings, and guest communications are current and updated seasonally. Oversee the Huts Reservation Agent, managing the booking system, rates, availability, and inquiries, while keeping the huts team aligned on projects and updates.

IDEAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a positive and engaging personality, and a strong knowledge of the ACC facilities network, member network and ACC history.
• Has previous hotel or guest service experience, including phone and cash handling
• Strong computer knowledge and experience in MS Office and Property Management Systems (Mews, HubSpot, Web Rez pro, Operto)
• Are detail oriented, capable of keeping track of many tasks with competing priorities
• Proven record of providing a great guest experience
• French language is an asset
• Post-Secondary diploma or degree, preferably in hospitality, or experience in a hospitality front office role
• Experience in a leadership role, including scheduling, training, and performance management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Hostel and Reservations teams, including recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management to ensure professional, knowledgeable and efficient interactions with all guests and ACC Members.
• Oversee the guest experience at the Hostel, ensuring timely, friendly and professional service.
• Ensure hostel cleanliness, maintenance and safety standards are maintained at a high and professional level.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning and office supplies for the hostel operations
• Manage our Property Management System and connected tech solutions across multiple ACC products ensuring accurate availability, rates and messaging and operation.
• Support the development and adherence to an annual operating budget for the Hostel within the assigned financial authority.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process and annual capital purchasing for continual hostel development and improved guest experiences
• Provide monthly and annual reports on hostel performance and maintenance needs
• Promote and market the Canmore Alpine Hostel to achieve occupancy and revenue targets
• Support the maintenance of the Canmore Alpine Hostel website. Keeping photos and information updated and relevant in cooperation with the marketing team.
• Resolve customer issues, complaints, problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service
• Manage the reservation process for ACC Facilities, ensuring a good user experience.
• Execute the hut lottery reservation process from lottery to reservation completion.
• Support and enforce ACC and departmental policies, standards and procedures
• Support Health and Safety at the hostel, ensuring safe work practices and documentation are maintained.
• This role has after-hours, On-Call responsibilities. On-call during work week, may include holidays and weekends for hostel emergencies.
• Must be able to perform the duties of a Hostel Attendant or Reservations Agent if required. May require physical abilities – lifting, standing, kneeling, etc.
• Paid sick leave
• Extended health, dental, and insurance premiums fully covered by employer
• Discounts on ACC hut and HI hostel stays
• Health spending account
• Paid Vacation

Priorto receiving an offer ofemployment, the successful candidate will be required to submit copies of allrequired certifications anddocumentation, including a.criminal records check. The Alpine Club of Canada wishes toexpress our appreciationto all applicants for their interest and efforttoin applying for this position. However, only those candidates selectedfor interviews will be contacted.