Company DescriptionTake part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of Conde Nast; Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?Deeply committed to sustainability and communityMore than 50% of leadership team including c-suite, are womenFirm believers in diversity - we have colleagues from 60 countriesPassionate advocates for the LGBTQSIA + community - 365 days of the year, gender inclusive change rooms, only hotel brand to participate in Vancouver Pride Parade, on-going diversity training for all colleagues, hotel level committee and representationIndustry leading Leadership program and learning program through our AcademiesGreat perks - Colleague Travel Discount program, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program, Benefit Plan including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program, in addition to an Employee discount card that provides up to 50% discounted rate for travel to over 5300 Accor hotels WorldwideFull rate of pay of $24.83/hour, following 90 days of serviceJob DescriptionBanquet SupervisorEngaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Waterfront a truly memorable affair. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills as Banquet Supervisor will empower your team to deliver exceptional service to guests of our group functions.What you will be doing: Maintains, enforces, and enhances the Fairmont's Service Promises and standards as identified by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Food & Beverage Standards Manual with respect to product and delivery and acts as a role model for exceptional performanceMaintains a high level of professionalism in all aspects of job performance, assuming at all times a positive, helpful and supportive attitude towards every guest and colleagueSupervises floor activity, and leads by exampleMaintains strong communication lines to the Banquet Managers and other Departments within the HotelFully adopts and promotes all Company Health & Safety and Sustainability policies and procedures to ensure a safe and responsible work environmentEnsures targets are met and exceeded towards JD Power Meeting Planner Satisfaction, departmental productivity goals and Colleague Engagement opportunitiesConducts on and off floor Performance Management including conducting colleague performance reviewsOversees and assists with Banquet Food & Beverage functions giving direction and training to service staffCreates a liaison between the Kitchen leaders/colleagues, Banquet colleagues and Convenors of a given functionMonitors the Banquet Porters and Servers to ensure that all work is completed as required and specified on the function contractsAssists the Banquet Managers as required in office work (i.e. billing, liquor consumption, scheduling, staff assignment, conducting performance reviews etc.) and other duties to be delegated and outlined by the Banquet ManagersEnsures that all Banquet equipment is maintained in perfect working conditionPerforms Server/Porter/Bartending/Cashiering duties as requiredWill be required to open or close the Banquet floor as business levels dictateQualificationsYour skills and experience include:Post Secondary Degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management an assetMinimum two years Banquet Leadership or Serving experience in a Luxury Banquet/Conference operation comparable to Fairmont WaterfrontMust have strong, proven leadership qualities and excellent communication skillsAbility to delegate tasks to team members and facilitate the completion. Encourages colleagues with positive motivationCompletion of Level 1 or 2 First Aid course is an assetMust be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle a multitude of tasks, while maintaining composure, in an intense ever-changing environmentMust be effective at handling concerns in the work place including anticipating, preventing, identifying and problem solving when necessaryWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, Sales & Catering OperaMust be flexible in terms of working hours and availability to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, overtime shifts, split shifts and holidaysAdditional InformationVisa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESSSalary: . Date posted: 04/17/2024 06:00 AM

Ambassador (On-Call) (French Services)

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Position Title: Ambassador (On-Call) (French Services)Status of Employment:Temporary (STTRC)Position Language Requirement:FrenchLanguage Skills:French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.Unposting Date: 2024-05-16 11:59 PMYour roleAs Ambassador, you will be responsible for greeting, informing, assisting, directing and supervising the general public during events. You will also encourage public participation and promote Radio-Canada. The Radio-Canada Day Camp is back this summer: It will run from July 15 to August 16, giving youngsters age 9 to 12 an unforgettable experience in the media world! Are you energetic, enthusiastic, cheerful and professional? Do you love working with the public? Then join our team for this assignment! Please note that this is a casual role (temporary, on call) and that the minimum age to apply is 16 years old. Responsibilities:Greet, direct, inform and assist program participants and, occasionally, special guests and VIPs.Engage with the public to promote our brands and products.Supervise and facilitate guided tours of Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal, miscellaneous activities (day camps, field activations, information booths, etc.), and workshops for elementary and high school groups per the department's programming.Work with Security to ensure that safety measures are followed.Help set up equipment needed to put on events and activities.Prepare the necessary post-event/activity reports so that managers can follow up accordingly.Familiarize other people with their job by explaining your own duties.What you bring:Qualifications:University or community college graduation in a relevant field (facilitation, cultural mediation, marketing communications, sales, theatre, film studies or any other specialization related to the duties described above)One (1) or more years' experience performing similar dutiesKey competencies:Facilitation experience (student workshops, guided tours of our facilities, activations in the field and at Radio-Canada, discussions and interaction with the public, etc.)Experience as a day camp counsellor and/or DAFA certification an assetComfort working with elementary and high school students (aged 9-16) as well as with the general publicAbility to be proactive and keep participants engaged during workshops, events and activities (in other words, encourage everyone to take part and listen to what they have to say so that we can provide inclusive, positive experiences)Ability to communicate with the public and make information accessible and understandable to audiences of all agesAbility to be resourceful and work independentlyGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work well in a teamFamiliarity and proficiency with cultural mediation an assetExcellent spoken and written FrenchExcellent spoken and written English an assetCandidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected] . You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.Primary Location:1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Part timeSalary: . Date posted: 04/16/2024 08:06 PM