Job Vacancies | YWCA of Banff | Banff Y Mountain Lodgef

Join Our Team!

We enjoy what we do at the YWCA of Banff. It's a special place to work. If you're an achiever who is passionate about where and the way you spend your days -- join our team. Your efforts will be appreciated here.

The YWCA of Banff provides affordable housing and anti-violence programming, tackling these two tough issues within our community. We also operate the Banff Y Mountain Lodge, a hotel whose proceeds help to fund our charity work.

The roles within our organization are very varied. Some of our jobs LOOK like positions at other hotel facilities in the Bow Valley, but our organization's overall goals are designed to improve the lives of others. The benefits of working here includes not only the great scenery, but being part of a close-knit, supportive, fun community of international and widely skilled staff.

This page lists all current openings within the YWCA Banff and the Banff Y Mountain Lodge.

The YWCA of Banff currently has the following positions available:

Program Coordinator
Group Facilitators - two vacancies
Line Cook
Group Sales Manager

See below for further information.

Program Coordinator

Duties:
The YWCA of Banff is currently seeking an organized and creative individual to promote and deliver the YWCA events and programs in the community. 20 hrs/week working within an energetic team environment.

Requirements:
Education in human services, strong computer skills, experience in providing crisis support and familiarity with service agencies are all desirable assets.

Contact:
Please submit resume by email or fax only to:

Barbara Nyman, Director of Programs & Community Support
barbara@ywcabanff.ab.ca
Fax: (403) 760-3234

Group Facilitators - two vacancies

The YWCA of Banff is currently seeking two (2) experienced counsellors (one male one female) to co-facilitate group programs with YWCA Outreach Counsellors. The programs run for 10 weeks.

FOR WOMEN This group will give women the opportunity to explore personal attitudes and beliefs, enhance self-esteem, foster effective communication, and manage conflict in personal and professional relationships in healthy ways.
DATES: April 14 to June 16, 2010 Wednesdays 7-9 pm.

FOR MEN This program is designed to help men manage their personal and professional relationships through fostering a better understanding personal behaviour, attitudes and beliefs that underlie conflict.
DATES: April 12 to June 21, 2010 Mondays 7-9 pm.

Contact:
Please submit resume by email or fax only to:

Barbara Nyman, Director of Programs & Community Support
barbara@ywcabanff.ab.ca
Fax: (403) 760-3234

Line Cook - Sundance Bistro

Duties:
* Cooking daily a la carte menu
* Cooking catering menu for group functions
* Develop special of the day
* Daily kitchen prep
* Service for meetings and banquets
* Daily cleaning duties
* Food rotation

Requirements:
* English speaking
* Grade 12 education
* Self-motivated/Team player
* Great attitude
* Neat appearance
* Good communication skills
* Able to work well independently as well as part of a team

This position is permanent, full-time and available immediately. Shift work and weekends are required. Staff accommodations and meals are available and provided on-site.

Rate of pay: $10.50/hour plus gratuities

Contact:
Please submit resume, in person to the Sundance Bistro, by fax or email to:

Maureen Van Tassell, Bistro Manager
maureen@ywcabanff.ab.ca
Fax: (403) 760-3202

Group Sales Manager

Duties:
The Banff Y Mountain Lodge – YWCA is seeking an eager team player to build and maintain group sales in rooms, space rentals and food services. The holder of the role is also responsible for growing group sales through trade shows, networking and contact lists.

Requirements:
This position requires 2 years of work related experience and post secondary studies. This individual must have strong sales, communication, event planning and time management skills. Furthermore, this individual must maintain strong professional working relationships within the organisation and have the ability to work with the general public as an effective representative for the Banff Y Mountain Lodge.

Salary: Full Time Position (37.5 hrs per week). Starting salary at $34,347 - $37,830 per annum based on experience. Excellent benefits package.

Contact:
Please submit resume by fax or email only to:

Katrina Ashmore, Director of Sales, Marketing and Resource Development
katrina@ywcabanff.ab.ca
Fax: (403) 760-3202

This page is updated as required.
Last updated March 10th, 2010