Assistant Director, People & Culture

Company Description

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Job Description

Assistant Director, People & Culture

At Fairmont Chateau Whistler, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. As Assistant Director, People & Culture, you will play a key leadership role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace culture. Supporting the Director, People & Culture, you will oversee daily departmental operations while partnering with leaders across the resort to drive colleague engagement, talent development, recruitment, retention, and compliance initiatives.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Job Duties Include:

• Lead the day-to-day People & Culture operation, partnering with hotel leaders to create an exceptional colleague experience across the resort.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning and talent development initiatives that support business growth.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching and employment legislation.
• Champion colleague engagement through recognition programs, learning opportunities, and a culture of trust, inclusion, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, company policies, benefits administration, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support departmental strategy, budgeting, and key People & Culture initiatives alongside the Director, People & Culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience, preferably within hospitality or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.
• Proven experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with CPHR designation considered a strong asset.

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.

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