Assistant Manager-Jobs in Kanada

Marmot Basin — Jasper, AB

Seasonal job details: job type Seasonal · shift and schedule Weekends as needed · Holidays · location Jasper, AB

Full job description Reports To: Guest Services Manager

Position Overview: The Guest Services Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the Guest Services Department. This position is responsible for overseeing the full function of the ticket office, managing the sales and distribution of all lift ticket products (including third-party and consignment sales), and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to guests through in-person, phone, and email interactions. Working closely with the Guest Services Manager, the Supervisor leads staff scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management. They also coordinate directly with Finance to ensure accurate reporting, balancing, and reconciliation of all monetary transactions. The Guest Services Supervisor must uphold company standards, ensure compliance with all Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and cultivate a safe, efficient, and enthusiastic work environment. This is a full-time, seasonal role with Ski Marmot Basin, running from Mid-October 2025 to Mid-May 2026. The Supervisor is expected to work 5 out of 7 days per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required. A standard probationary period applies under Alberta Employment Standards.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Staff & Department Oversight
  • Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Guest Services Department
  • Supervise, support, and mentor Coordinators and Guest Services Agents
  • Train, schedule, and support staff in the sale of tickets, season passes, Escape Cards, and related products
  • Provide ongoing training in procedures, customer service, and POS systems
  • Conduct performance conversations and corrective action in alignment with company policy, in consultation with the Guest Services Manager
  • Exercise authority in scheduling, task delegation, and daily operational decisions within the department
  • Communicate and implement new initiatives and directives from management
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure staff compliance with company policies
  • Coordinate uniform standards, including enforcement of dress code and name tags
• Cash Handling & Financial Operations
  • Balance the main safes and oversee float distribution across departments
  • Organize and monitor bank and coin runs; ensure sufficient cash-on-hand
  • Review, verify, and balance all departmental cash-outs; coordinate daily deposits
  • Ensure accurate ticket pricing, discount settings, and complimentary file updates in RTPT
  • Troubleshoot RTP and POS issues in collaboration with internal and vendor support teams
• Sales, Distribution & Inventory Management
  • Organize and distribute third-party and consignment tickets (e.g., hotels, tour operators, ski shops)
  • Monitor ticket and product inventory; restock season passes, vouchers, SM/FS cards, gift certificates, and bus tickets
  • Support POS and credit card machine function and maintenance
  • Assist with special group sales, including race events, by organizing tickets for racers and coaches
• Guest Relations & Support
  • Champion a guest-first culture by setting the tone for service excellence
  • Support team in handling escalated guest issues, complaints, or incidents
  • Serve as point-of-contact for sensitive lost and found items (wallets, phones, etc.), including coordination with police after 48 hours
  • Act as a point of contact for front-line response during resort emergencies or unexpected disruptions, including weather closures or power outages; coordinate guest communication and service continuity
  • Respond promptly to operational challenges such as power outages or high-volume issues
• Supplementary
  • Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manuals”
  • Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”

Qualifications: 2 years Management or Supervisory experience; Business / Finance experience; Financial / accounting software experience; Data management software experience; Strong organizational skills; Strong computer and POS skills (Word, Excel, RTP, POS); Excellent money handling skills.

Core Competencies: Demonstrated leadership for communicating with different departments, cultures & mind sets to accomplish position objectives and responsibilities; strong prioritization, time management, planning and organizational skills; analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills; customer-focused mindset and commitment to service excellence; ability to work with tight deadlines; flexible schedule; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to handle urgent and high-pressure situations (e.g., power outages, irate guests); demonstrated training abilities for staff.

Attributes: Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills; strong initiative with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively; trustworthy and capable of working unsupervised; motivated and committed to continuous improvement.

Job Details: Pay Type Hourly

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