Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Capital Projects Coordinator

   				
ACCOR Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper, AB
$65,000–$70,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
 

Job details
Pay
$65,000–$70,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Full-time

Location
Jasper, AB

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Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!


Job Description

Capital Projects Coordinator (Full time – Permanent)

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of Colleagues and Leaders who model our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment. You will model responsible business practices and interpersonal skills as you liaise with both internal and external customers.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 per annum based on experience

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering and supporting the ownership capital team, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Work closely and effectively communicate with the ownership group, hotel leadership, and all other project stakeholders on redevelopment project planning, design documentation, permitting, procurement, contracts and execution coordination
Responsible for on-property coordination of contractors and FF&E installers during redevelopment project execution
Assist Department heads with planning, approvals submittals and workflows, procurement and implementation of Operating and Technology capital projects
Responsible for onsite coordination of refurbishment and infrastructure capital projects.
Maintaining relationships with various departments in the hotel to facilitate all aspects of project co-ordination
Responsible for representing Accor to all contacts external and internal in accordance to our mission, vision, values and purpose
Responsible for assisting in the coordination of labour to meet project demands and delivery schedules
Responsible for review of supplied drawings and specifications for operational and physical concerns
Responsible for completion of capital expenditure forms and obtaining applicable quotes
Responsible for ensuring that all projects and assignments meet Accor Standards
Consolidate and track all authority for expenditures, purchase orders, capital invoices, ensuring proper documentation management and overall project budgets are properly reconciled
Assist with gathering documents for various audits as required
Maintain well-organized records of meeting notes, complex spreadsheets, operation & maintenance manuals, and various other hard & digital files
Develop a strong understanding of the 5yr & 10yr capital visions for the property and make sound business decisions accordingly
Weekly dissemination of construction activity reports on site to hotel departments
Conduct monthly housing and feeding reconciliation to ensure project budgets are properly reconciled with other project costs
Responsible for adhering to Health & Safety Responsibilities as per Health & Safety Policy
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is considered an asset
Familiarity with facilities components and building systems (HVAC, electrical, building exteriors, etc.)
Highly organized and process oriented
Ability to display and ensure accountability of yourself and others.
Previous Supervisory or leadership qualities demonstrated.
Ability to function both self-directed and within a team.
Ability to make decisions and direct as required.
Excellent computer skills across all Microsoft Window applications; ability to quickly learn internet-based computer applications
Fundamental accounting and budget management experience
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Ability to organize and plan workload; adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt as necessary
Strong understanding of hotel operations including all operating departments core functions

Additional Information

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

Job Perks & Benefits:

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
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 Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: JPL.careers@fairmont.com

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