Bus Wash Columbia Icefield

Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit
 
Jasper, AB
$16 an hour - Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Job details
Salary
$16 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Fixed term contract
Seasonal
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Housing allowance
Full Job Description
Compensation:
Wage is $16 per hour
Additional $0.50 per hour retention bonus, paid at end of season
What will be your daily pursuit?:
Attention to detail is paramount, but a passion for our vehicles and their cleanliness is the most important aspect of this position.
What perks can you expect?:
For the 2022 summer season at the Columbia Icefield, team members will enjoy;
Almost free housing and meals, as it’s a taxable benefit
$500 referral bonus for each peer referred
An end of season bonus once you complete your contract
Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
A safe work environment with structured COVID procedures and vaccination policies
The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?:
As Bus Wash, you provide the upmost first impression to our guests and team members. You will be washing our vehicles, working outside in beautiful mountain surroundings. Attention to detail is paramount, but a passion for our vehicles and their cleanliness is the most important aspect of this position. The bus wash position is based at the Columbia Icefield, located on the legendary Icefields Parkway, Alberta.

This is a multi-faceted position and can include any, or all, of the following:
Clean the exterior and interior of all our fleet vehicles, including but not limited to; motorcoaches, Ice Explorers and light fleet vehicles
Be a proactive, engaged and empowered member of the team wo can be relied upon to support their co-workers and do their daily tasks
Operating our water truck as well as pressure washers
Maintaining the Transfer Bay and parking lots areas cleanliness
Maintain the inventory counts of cleaning supplies throughout the season
Uphold the high standard of environmental stewardship expected for all employees
Follow all safety standards, practices and requirements defined for the role and other duties as assigned
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Organization and time management skills are a must, but a passion for making a difference is the most important aspect of this position!
Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
Detail oriented mindset and a passion for cleanliness
Fluent and articulate in English, able to communicate and comprehend over two-way radio, required
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and capable of manual duties (bend, stoop, squat and stretch), required
Ability to think on the fly and outside the box to solve problems with a positive attitude
A fantastic sense of humor as well as a friendly, mature, energetic personality
Alberta Class 5 License (unrestricted), required
Willingness to acquire Air Brake (Q) Endorsement (Required)
Willingness to acquire a Class 4 commercial driver`s license (we will train for this)
Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated
Enjoy working with a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
Must enjoy working outdoors, even in challenging mountain weather conditions
Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time in an outdoor environment. Be prepared to be exposed to all types of weather (Snow, Rain, Wind, Hail)
Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
Standard First-Aid or higher (preferred)
What will your work environment be like?:
This fun, summer job runs immediately until October 7, 2022.
Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around National Parks
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
This job description describes the role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

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EEO Information: Pursuit is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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