Job Description

What will be your daily pursuit?: To deliver an exceptional retail experience through proactively engaging our guests and sharing your passion for our products and services! Compensation:
The starting salary for this position is $16.50. What perks can you expect?:

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit\xe2\x80\x99s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most beautiful and iconic National Parks

What will you do in this job?:
The Maligne Lake and Canyon gift shops are renowned in the Rockies for their eclectic offerings of quality goods and clothing. This is a sales-oriented position with a focus on proactive guest interaction, hospitality, and product knowledge for both retail and our other Pursuit services.


Sales associates are responsible for:

• Upholding our high standards of hospitality, merchandising, and display
• Providing exceptional hospitality to our guests in the form of in-depth product knowledge and general retail assistance
• Keeping the sales floor and storage areas clean and organized

• Applying upselling and cross selling techniques to meet weekly, monthly and annual sales targets
• Working closely with the retail inventory team to ensure all product counts and merchandizing are being effectively and accurately accounted for
• Upholding the high standard of environmental stewardship expected for all employees
• Restocking the sales floor, ensuring all product displays are to expected levels of presentation and for anticipated business volume
• Taking a genuine interest in the guest and identifying needs

• Operating the point-of-sale system with accuracy and efficiency
• Responsible handling of cash, credit cards and completion of cash out procedures

What skills and experience do you need for this job?:

• Previous retail experience an asset
• Hospitality-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences
• Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated
• Enjoy working with a diverse team in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Second language an asset
• Enthusiastic and out-going personality, ability to use this to engage with guests
• Cash handling experience
• Able to take initiative on restocking, re-merchandising, and regular cleaning duties
• Must meet the organization grooming and appearance standards
• To honour our commitment to be \xe2\x80\x9cAlways Honest\xe2\x80\x9d all employees must consent to a criminal record check

What will your work environment be like?:
This fun seasonal position runs from May to October 2024!

• Beautiful. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You\xe2\x80\x99ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You\xe2\x80\x99ll participate in team events \xe2\x80\x93 and fun!
• Independent. You\xe2\x80\x99ll spend your days in and around national parks.
• 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
• 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Information: 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.