Seamstress / Tailor - Housekeeping

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury resort in Canada is seeking creative and self-motivated individuals for a position involving sewing and mending responsibilities. The ideal candidate will provide professional service and assist in the uniform room. Excellent sewing skills and the ability to work under pressure are required. This role offers competitive hourly rates and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program

Discounts on resort amenities

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable to perform alterations with various fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards.
• Mending, alternations and hand sewing.
• Assist in all duties of the uniform room.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Excellent understanding of industrial serge's & sewing machine

Mending and hand sewing knowledge

Knowledge of preplacing zippers, fabric, buttons and linings

Ability to take accurate measurements

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work well under pressure

Familiarity with Microsoft

Job description

Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada's most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

We are searching for creative, enthusiastic, self‑motivated individuals with a strong work ethic who consistently strive for perfection.

Starting Rate

$27.03 per hour. We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $30.39.

Job Duties Include:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
• Mending, alternations and hand sewing
• Assist in all duties of the uniform room
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Frequent sitting throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
• Bending / Reaching
• Pushing and pulling

Qualifications

Your Skills & Experience:

• Excellent understanding of industrial serge's & sewing machine is an asset
• Mending and hand sewing knowledge is required
• Knowledge of preplacing zippers, fabric, buttons and linings
• Must be able to take accurate measurements for all uniforms and business attire fittings
• Must be comfortable to perform alterations with various fabrics
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remain calm and courteous at all times.
• Familiar with Microsoft

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on‑site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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