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Student Work Experience Opportunities (SWEP)

Student Work Experience Opportunities (SWEP)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts • Whistler, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, two hours north of Downtown Vancouver. We define mountain luxury with ski-in, ski-out access in winter and an on-site championship golf course in summer. As Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, we offer 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Student Opportunities

If you are talented, motivated and enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary or Hotel & Restaurant Management program, our Spring / Summer 2026 student positions connect classroom study to day-to-day operations at Canada’s premier resort.

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is recruiting for the following student opportunities to start in Spring / Summer 2026 :

  • Housekeeping – Room Attendant
  • Third Cook
  • Stewarding Attendant (Kitchen Dishwasher)
  • Golf Operations / Turf Care
  • Server Assistant
  • Host
  • Banquets / In-Room Dining Server
  • Barista / Deli Attendant
  • Reservations & Royal Service Agent
  • Guest Services Attendant

Successful applicants will be matched to available positions based on previous relevant work experience, area of study, and the hotel’s operational requirements. For this opportunity you must be currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Turf Care, Golf Operations or Culinary program.

Starting Pay

Ranging from $18.10 - $22.95 per hour, depending on the position.

Why SWEP?

  • Grow Your Career – Opportunities to return after your co-op in a full-time capacity, often in an elevated role
  • Hands-on Experience – 4-6 month internship / co-op at large scale, luxury hotels
  • SWE P Specific Activities – LinkedIn Learning Sessions, Wine Knowledge & Cocktail Basics, Guest Speakers, Welcome Activities, Graduation Party
  • Build Your Network – Work and grow with like-minded hospitality professionals
  • Qualifications

    You must be currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, Golf / Turf Management or Hotel & Restaurant Management diploma or degree course, looking for a Co-Op semester in Summer 2026.

    Division Positions

    Food & Beverage Positions

  • Must have BC Serving It Right certification
  • Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred
  • Culinary Division Positions

  • Currently enrolled in a Culinary program
  • Previous experience as a cook an asset
  • Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs
  • Housekeeping / Stewarding Division Positions

  • Previous similar experience an asset
  • Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs
  • Rooms Division Positions

  • Previous front office / reservations / call center experience preferred
  • Previous Property Manager (Opera) experience an asset
  • Golf Operations / Turf Care Positions

  • Currently enrolled in a Golf Operations / Turf Care Management program
  • Previous similar experience an asset
  • Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs
  • Perks & Benefits

  • Subsidized staff accommodation
  • Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
  • Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
  • Additional Information

    Visa Requirements : To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

    Apply Today : Visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the opportunities within our resort. We encourage you to let us know if you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process. For accommodations, contact : CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.

    #CWMRSWEP

    Seniority level

  • Internship
  • Employment type

  • Internship
  • Job function

  • Education and Training
  • Industries

  • Hospitality
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