Seasonal Apprentice Interpretive Guide - Summer 2026

• Lead scheduled interpretive programs including guided walks, hikes, hotel history tours, lake shore programs, and front-country excursions
• Deliver established interpretive themes and scripts while incorporating appropriate personal storytelling
• Provide short interpretive presentations for tour groups at key viewpoints and locations
• Assist Professional Guides on more complex or remote programs as assigned
• Create welcoming, professional, and engaging experiences for predominantly leisure hotel guests
• Answer guest questions related to local history, wildlife, ecology, geography, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Represent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times
• Safely operate hotel vehicles (Class 4 license required) to transport guests to and from program locations
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain constant awareness of guest safety on trails and at program sites
• Follow all Parks Canada regulations and hotel risk management procedures
• Assist with daily program preparation including radios, first aid kits, interpretive materials, and guest equipment
• Help maintain guiding gear, canoes, PFDs, hiking kits, and storage areas
• Support boathouse or related operations during peak periods when required
• Assist with basic administrative tasks such as program counts and incident reporting

• IGA (Interpretive Guides Association) Apprentice Interpreter Accreditation
• IGA group management – 3 season certificate
• Completion of a standard First Aid course (16hrs) AED
• Completion of a Paddle Canada Big Canoe leader course
• Expert knowledge of the Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks, including history, UNESCO status and flora/fauna
• Minimum 3 years guiding experience
• Possession of a class 4 drivers licence and clean driving record
• Ability to constantly stand, walk, ride bikes, paddle and be physically active throughout shift

Wilderness First Aid or ACMG Hiking Guide accreditation is considered an asset

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like
• Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor