Director of Special Events & Strategic PartnershipsFAIRMONT • Jasper, AB, Canada

Director of Special Events & Strategic Partnerships

FAIRMONT • Jasper, AB, Canada

Il y a plus de 30 jours

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Description de poste

Job Description

Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!

Job Description

As Director of Special Events & Strategic Partnerships, you will be the steward of our most iconic traditions while innovating new programming that reflects the future direction of the Lodge. You will protect and elevate the legacy of hallmark events such as Christmas in November and Symphony Under the Stars while curating fresh experiences and strategic partnerships that align with the resort’s luxury resort positioning.

This is a Jasper-based leadership role. To design and deliver authentic experiences, you must live them. Our guests visit Jasper for its magic, and we need you here to welcome them.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Strategic Leadership & Legacy Stewardship

Own the legacy of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s signature events, ensuring their continued growth, profitability, and alignment with the Lodge’s repositioning.
Lead the evolution of the events calendar, curating new experiences that reflect luxury, community, and the natural setting of Jasper.
Set a clear long-term vision for events and partnerships, balancing tradition with innovation.

Event Innovation & Execution

Oversee the full lifecycle of events from ideation to execution, with emphasis on quality, luxury positioning, and guest satisfaction.

Partner with Food & Beverage, Marketing, and Operations to weave events seamlessly into the overall resort experience.

Ensure every event is evaluated against clear KPIs (financial, guest experience, brand impact) with transparent reporting to DOSM and GM.

Partnerships & Sponsorships

In collaboration with the resort’s PR Manager, develop and maintain strategic sponsorships and partnerships that enhance guest experiences and offset costs.

Build long-term relationships with luxury brands, cultural organizations, and destination partners to extend the Lodge’s reach and visibility.

Position Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge as the premier partner for organizations seeking to connect with a high-end audience.

Cross-Functional & Community Leadership

Lead by example as a collaborative partner to other hotel departments, demonstrating humility, accountability, and a one-team approach.

Represent Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in the community and industry, building Jasper’s reputation as a destination for luxury cultural and culinary events.

Mentor and guide the Special Events Manager and additional team members as needed, instilling a culture of innovation, accountability, and hospitality excellence.

Accountability & Measurement

Develop and manage event budgets in collaboration with Finance and Revenue, ensuring ROI is tracked and communicated.

Oversee sponsorship deliverables to ensure value is delivered for partners.

Provide quarterly updates to ExCom on event performance, legacy stewardship, and partnership development.

Qualifications

Proven track record in leading high-profile events and partnerships, ideally within luxury hospitality.

Demonstrated success in curating and evolving signature experiences with measurable brand and revenue impact.

Strong financial acumen; able to link event strategy to ROI and long-term brand positioning.

Exceptional relationship-building skills with sponsors, partners, and cross-functional colleagues.

Minimum 5 years of senior-level event management experience.

Degree in Event Management, Marketing, or Business preferred.

Highly organized, resilient, and able to balance long-term planning with flawless on-site execution.

Must be based in Jasper, Alberta, or willing to relocate. Living on property is essential to authentically lead and deliver events that represent Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s story.

Additional Information

Visa Requirements : Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Job Perks & Benefits :

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided

One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria

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 – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)

Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support

Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course

Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence :

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