About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Embrace the alpine warmth surrounded by pristine Canadian wilderness In Whistler, home to North America’s largest ski resort, experience the best of alpine living through world-class ski runs, epic mountain experiences and an upbeat village. When the snow melts, the area becomes a playground for mountain bikers, zip-liners, hikers and adventurers. After an adventurous day, tuck into a meal at SIDECUT Steakhouse, where innovative creations match the seasons, or enjoy the après vibe in the warmth of Braidwood Tavern. Looking to recharge? Visit the Spa or take a dip in our heated pool, with a spectacular backdrop of the mountains and an invigorating dose of fresh alpine air.About the role
Be ready for a Canadian experience! At Four Seasons Resort Whistler, we fill guest’s days with exhilarating adventures on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and Employee days with happiness and thrilling working experience. We aim not only to be the best Resort to stay in Canada but also the greatest place to work! We offer 273 newly refurbished elegant guest rooms and suites; a luxury Spa and a top rated.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler is located at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler. The resort is a five-minute walk to the ski lifts and a 10-minute stroll to the village center, making it the perfect location for a rustic adventure any time of year.
Our guest rooms are spacious, beautifully re-styled in December, 2019, the refurbished rooms and suites pay close attention to the unique placement of Whistler – a secluded retreat, just an hour and a half away from the international destination of Vancouver.
In December 2020, we completed a property-wide enhancement with the launch of Braidwood Tavern, a craft kitchen and social house conceived in collaboration with celebrated chef and restauranteur Richard Sandoval, along with a re-imagined SIDECUT Steakhouse, both designed by Box Interior Design.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment and career growth. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for attracting the best talent to join our Whistler team! You will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding in our highly seasonal beautiful resort.
Hourly Wage: $29.00-$32.00 per hour
What you will do
- Responsible for designing and leading the recruitment strategy for the resort – Own recruitment, build a strong candidate pipeline and find innovative ways to find and recruit talent.
- Network with local organizations and peers to source candidates for current or future openings.
- Develop strong ties with international organizations to bring seasonal workers to Whistler, travel may be required to attend in person job fairs internationally.
- Develops and leads an effective recruitment strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
- Research market and industry trends to target candidate pools.
- Work closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs. Understanding the importance of interviewing and providing guidance and counsel to our managers throughout the process.
- Develop, implement, and share best practices methods for external social media, data mining, and using LinkedIn Recruiter to target top candidates.
- Produce reports/metrics for leadership including current job activity, candidate flow and hiring trends.
- Identify and execute strategies that serve to attract, retain, and develop diverse premiere talent.
- Oversees and manages line level and supervisor recruitment including job postings, interviews, job offers, tracking applicants and ensuring follow up.
- Be the liaison between the Resort and schools, universities, and employment agencies.
- Design, develop, and implement Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging programs to support attraction of diverse applicant pools.
- Strives to improve employee retention. Review and analyze recruitment trends: Turnover, Resort Promotions, local and industry information.
What you bring
- Six months to one-year previous experience in HR or hospitality is preferred
- Experience and understanding of Luxury Hospitality
- Knowledge of common administrative tasks and high proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
- Excellent organizational skills, high level of professionalism and integrity, while maintaining confidentiality is essential.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to operate computer equipment, technology, and other HR databases (Workday experience preferred but not required)
- Ability to multi-task, work autonomously, and collaborate within a fast-paced environment.
What we offer:
- Access to affordable shared staff accommodation
- Employee theme recognition days and events - Employee of the month, Years of service celebrations, birthday events, etc
- Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room
- Paid time off; vacation days and additional floating holidays per year
- Excellent training and development program
- Discovery Nights at Four Seasons worldwide
Schedule & Hours:
As our hotel is open 24/7, 365 days a year, with flexibility in working weekends and holidays.
Learn more about what it’s like to work for Four Seasons:
https://fourseasons.com/careers
https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzq78MIkT2s&t=3s
Learn more about Four Seasons Whistler on Social Media:
Instagram: @FSWhistler
Twitter: @FSWhistler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsResortWhistler/
We look forward to receiving your application!
*Our organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other basis protected under provincial or federal laws.