Daycare Attendant - Summer 24
The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a wildlife interpretive centre and sightseeing gondola in the summer months.
Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.
At present some of our Employee Perks include:
- LLSR Summer lift pass
- Free LLSR recreational opportunities including guided hikes and sightseeing
- Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Retail store discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
- Employee recognition programs
- Long Service Award programs
- Opportunity for educational growth and development
- Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
- Awesome staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
- RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
- Extended health care plan depending on length of service
- Employee discounts at Lake Louise Ski Area Daycare, eligibility criteria apply
Job Description:
The Daycare at The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a licensed drop in centre serving our skier families and avid recreationists from all over the world. The primary responsibility of a Daycare Attendant is to ensure an enjoyable and safe stay for the children at The Lake Louise Ski Resort Daycare. The attendant will build positive and respectful relationships with children and parents and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the daycare
- Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Prepare nutritious snacks and lunches
- Develop & maintain good customer relations with families enrolling children
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Level 2 or 3 Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification is required (see website for details https://www.alberta.ca/child-care-staff-certification.aspx)
- Previous work or school experience in Childcare and Early Education is essential
- All International applicants must have proof of Canada-approved medical examination and clearance in order to be considered for this position
- First Aid certification is required
- Ability to communicate with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Ability to be calm in a hectic working environment
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
- High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion
- Must be energetic, resourceful and friendly
- Cash handling experience
- Strong communication skills and a second language is considered an asset
- A Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check from your home country or province will be required upon commencement of employment