Apprentice Interpretive Guide SpringSummer 2026

Lake Louise - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Apprentice Interpretive Guide delivers safe engaging and consistent interpretive programs for hotel leisure guests and tour groups. This role focuses on leading established programs building guiding and interpretation skills and supporting daily operations of the Adventure Guiding program.

Pay Rate: $23.91 / hour

Start Date: May 18th 2026

Job Duties Include:

Program Delivery

Lead scheduled interpretive programs including guided walks hikes hotel history tours lake shore programs and front-country excursions

Deliver established interpretive themes and scripts while incorporating appropriate personal storytelling

Provide short interpretive presentations for tour groups at key viewpoints and locations

Assist Professional Guides on more complex or remote programs as assigned

Guest Experience

Create welcoming professional and engaging experiences for predominantly leisure hotel guests

Answer guest questions related to local history wildlife ecology geography and the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Represent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times

Transportation & Safety

Safely operate hotel vehicles (Class 4 license required) to transport guests to and from program locations

Conduct vehicle safety checks and report maintenance concerns

Maintain constant awareness of guest safety on trails and at program sites

Follow all Parks Canada regulations and hotel risk management procedures

Operational Support

Assist with daily program preparation including radios first aid kits interpretive materials and guest equipment

Help maintain guiding gear canoes PFDs hiking kits and storage areas

Support boathouse or related operations during peak periods when required

Assist with basic administrative tasks such as program counts and incident reporting

Qualifications :

IGA (Interpretive Guides Association) Apprentice Interpreter Accreditation.
IGA group management 3 season certificate
Completion of a standard First Aid course (16hrs) AED
Completion of a Paddle Canada Big Canoe leader course.
Expert knowledge of the Banff Yoho & Kootenay National Parks including history UNESCO status and flora/fauna
Minimum 3 years guiding experience
Possession of a class 4 drivers licence and clean driving record
Wilderness First Aid or ACMG Hiking Guide accreditation is considered an asset
Ability to constantly stand walk ride bikes paddle and be physically active throughout shift

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5000/year) Orthodontics (up to $2500/year) Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10000) for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff Lake Louise Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Apply Today: Whether youre just launching your career or looking for a new adventure we invite you to visit to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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Employment Type :

Full-time