Junior Project Manager - Hotels (18-Month Contract)

OMERS; Banff; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OMERS as a Junior Project Manager in Banff, responsible for leading capital projects across iconic hotels. With a focus on project management, budget oversight, and interdisciplinary teamwork, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of our hotel capital management initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management.
• PMP or similar designation preferred.
• Understanding of hotel operations and core functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects across hotel assets.
• Assemble and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Provide regular updates to the management team.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of interior design

Education

College diploma or undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise, and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer, and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships, and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners, and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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Why join us?

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Project Manager to join our Hotel Capital Management team in Banff for an 18-month contract. In this role, you will be a key member of the Hotel Capital Management Team responsible for capital reinvestment across our iconic Canadian Hotels portfolio.

As a member of this team, you will:

• Report to Director, Hotels Capital Management
• Independently lead capital projects across Oxford’s Western Canada hotel assets including The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
• Assemble and lead multi-disciplinary design teams toward project objectives
• Assemble and actively maintain project budgets and schedules
• Coordinate project schedules with hotel operations teams to minimize revenue displacement and guest disruption
• Lead project design and coordination for permits, procurement, and construction
• Chair regular project meetings and distribute minutes/notes
• Prepare project commitments including POs, LOIs, Consultant Agreements, Construction Contracts, etc.
• Coordinate project close-out procedures including deficiency lists, manuals, training, etc.
• Track project costs and approvals in line with governance requirements
• Maintain and organize project files for active and future use

Effective communication with Hotel Operations Teams, Brand Corporate Offices, Authorities, Project Consultants, and Contractors is essential.

Provide regular project updates to the Director, Hotels Capital Management, and hotel asset management team.

Maintain and build industry relationships and contribute to capital reinvestment plans aligned with hotel strategies.

Participate in special projects as directed by the Director, Hotels Capital Management.

To succeed, you will need:

• Strong project management fundamentals and 3-5 years of experience, PMP or similar designation preferred.
• Knowledge of interior design and construction, hotel/resort experience valued.
• Familiarity with facilities components and building systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Understanding of hotel operations and core functions.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized and process-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, embracing knowledge sharing.
• Results-driven with creative thinking.
• College diploma or undergraduate degree.
• Some travel required.

Our story:

Established in 1960, Oxford Properties Group is the real estate arm of OMERS, with assets of over $77 billion. Oxford is a global platform for real estate investment, development, and management, with nearly 2,000 employees and close to $40 billion in assets. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices worldwide, we have deep local market expertise.

Oxford owns six luxury Canadian Hotels, including the Park Hyatt Toronto, InterContinental Toronto Centre, and the Fairmont properties listed above. Capital Reinvestment is managed out of Banff for proximity to our hotel assets.

Energy. Confidence. Momentum.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture reflects our diverse communities and customers. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and employee experience, supported by Employee Resource Groups, Purpose@Work, and recognition programs.