Senior Lead Painter & Team Mentor – Hospitality

Accor; Banff; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation on-site

One complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined contribution pension plan

Employee travel program with discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta, is seeking a Lead Hand Painter to oversee all hotel painting operations, ensuring high-quality surface preparation, painting and finishing while leading a team of painters.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will coordinate schedules with other departments, uphold WHMIS and OH&S safety standards, and mentor apprentices. Starting rate is CAD 42.63 per hour, with annual increases each September.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional painting experience in hospitality or commercial settings.
• 5–10 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Trade certification (Journeyperson/Red Seal) is a strong asset.
• Experience with interior and exterior surface finishing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise painting staff; assign tasks, ensure timelines are met, and maintain performance standards.
• Prepare work areas and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, priming, and sealing as needed.
• Apply paints, stains, finishes, and protective coatings using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Oversee drywall repairs, wall touch-ups, and wallpaper removal.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of surfaces and initiate corrective action.
• Coordinate painting schedules with other departments to minimize guest disruption.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of paints and solvents per WHMIS and OH&S guidelines.
• Train and mentor team members and apprentices on techniques and safety.

Skills

Painting expertise

Leadership

WHMIS OH&S

Drywall repair

Team mentorship

Physically capable

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Journeyperson Red Seal

Job description

Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta, is seeking a Lead Hand Painter to oversee all hotel painting operations, ensuring high-quality surface preparation, painting and finishing while leading a team of painters.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will coordinate schedules with other departments, uphold WHMIS and OH&S safety standards, and mentor apprentices. Starting rate is CAD 42.63 per hour, with annual increases each September.