Photo Expert, Banff Gondola

Capturing quality photos of our guests enjoying their experience!

• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations

The Photo Expert role will provide exceptional service to our guests in the form of in-depth of high energy customer engagement.

Responsibilities include

• Monitoring store security, facilitating efficient inventory management and movement
• Second language an asset
• Able to take initiative on restocking, re-merchandising, and regular cleaning duties
• Ensuring service is friendly, courteous and professional
• Up-selling to additional / supplemental photo products
• Diligently following Health & Safety standard operation procedures daily
• Enthusiastic, high energy, and out-going personality, ability to use this to engage with guests
• Taking a genuine interest in the guest and identifying needs
• Responsible handling of cash, credit cards, and cash out forms
• Cash handling experience
• Upholding the high standard of environmental stewardship that is expected of all employees
• Keeping the sales floor and storage areas clean and organized
• Basic knowledge on operating a DSLR camera
• Strong desire to live and experience everything Banff National Park has to offer
• Assisting gift shop staff on sales floor when necessary
• To honor our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record and credit check
• Uphold our high standards of service, merchandising, and display
• Highly reliable
• Works well in a team environment as well as independently
• Communicate with co-workers and management, forward observations and comments in a timely fashion
• Strong team player
• Excellent communication skills, especially with non-native English speakers
• Operating the point of sale system with accuracy and efficiency
• Capture quality photos of our customers enjoying their experience, and sell the photo product
• Accountable reporting any cash or transaction discrepancies

This fun summer job runs from June to October 2023.

• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks.
• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.