Lead Guest Experience Specialist

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Anticipated Start Date
ASAP
Job Reference #

7.1908

Employer
Position Details
Number of Positions Available
1
Position Type(s)
Full-Time
Position Duration
Seasonal
Staff Accommodation
No
Wage Range
$25.05/hour Hourly
Job Overview

Guest Experience

  • Daily Operations: Work as part of our Destination leadership team to prepare, organize, oversee, and execute the daily operations of our Stations and Guest Centres.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Work closely alongside other internal teams and external partners either in-person or via MS Teams, Email, Phone to pass along information, resolve issues and ensure our guests have a memorable experience.
  • Administration: Prepare documentation and reports ahead of our daily operations to assist in the smooth execution of our operations. Monitor communications channels to respond to enquiries in a timely manner and ensure our Stations and Guest Centres are always stocked with the necessary supplies.
  • Guest Issue Management: Using our CRM system, ensure that all guest inquiries/issues are being actioned and resolved in a timely manner and in a fashion that upholds the Rocky Mountaineer standards and expectations of our guests.
  • Train Arrivals & Departures: Lead our teams through the smooth operation of our trains arriving and departing which includes motor coach transfers to/from the station, luggage handling, aiding guests with mobility requirements and ensuring the safety of all team members and guests during train embarkation/disembarkation, boarding/deboarding of motor coaches, and navigating through our railyards, stations and parking lots.

Leadership and Engagement

  • Training & Coaching: Provide training to new/returning team members as well as ongoing coaching throughout the season to ensure we are delivering best-in-class service to our guests and continually develop our team members.
  • Auditing: Ensure Rocky Mountaineer consistently delivers a top-notch guest experience by regularly auditing team members, partners and our operations and providing feedback where necessary.
  • On-Duty Management: Assist or step in as an On-Duty Manager whenever required to run daily operations in the absence of a Manager.
  • Team Engagement: Help us build a motivated team and make Rocky Mountaineer a great place to work by building great relationships with team members, providing effective recognition and assisting team members throughout their time working with us.

Safety and Security

  • Ensure adherence to RM safety and security standards, promoting a culture of safety and assisting in emergency response procedures.
  • Report and support investigations of workplace incidents promptly and accurately.
Perks & Benefits
  • Health Care Spending Account (starts at $300)
  • Friends and family rail tickets and packages discount
  • Two annual complimentary rail passes (beginning your 2nd season)
  • Seasonal wage increases
  • Work shoes reimbursement
  • Exclusive discount with various partners on Perkopolis
  • Growth opportunities
  • Fun and inclusive team environment
Position Requirements
English Fluency Level required for position
Advanced
Job Requirements

Education/Certifications/Knowledge

  • Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality, Travel or related field an asset
  • Valid AB or BC Driver’s License with demonstrated safe driving record
  • Second language an asset

Experience 

  • Experience in tourism, hospitality, and/or customer service an asset
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience desired
  • Experience using CRM systems (particularly Salesforce) an asset

Skills

  • Confident public speaking, including large groups and microphones
  • High attention to detail and organization
  • Energetic, motivated, and committed to guest service
  • Competent using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
  • Ability to handle difficult scenarios and conversations in a calm, consistent and professional manner 

 

Work Environment

  • Safety-sensitive environment with exposure to railway operations
  • Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and split shifts; possible overtime
  • Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds 
  • Required outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada through the end of the season (April – October)
Application Details
How to Apply
Online
Documents Required
Resume