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Daycare Attendant - Winter 26/27

The Daycare Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for children by planning engaging activities and maintaining facility cleanliness. They must also build positive relationships with families and provide effective communication regarding the children's needs.

  • On-site
  • Lake Louise, AB
  • Posted Aug 10, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views! 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. Government top up (varies based on Alberta ECE levels) available to eligible employees. At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include: * LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,600) * Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts * Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school * Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore * Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants * Friend and Family discounted day passes * Retail, Rental and Repair 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 * Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes 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 [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

What you’ll do

The Daycare Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for children by planning engaging activities and maintaining facility cleanliness. They must also build positive relationships with families and provide effective communication regarding the children's needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Level 2 or 3 Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification and possess previous experience in childcare. Additionally, a valid First Aid certification and a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check are required.

Benefits

• Lift pass • Reciprocal ski resort discounts • Free group lessons • Discounted private lessons • Free employee transportation • Food and beverage discounts • Friend and family discounted day passes • Retail, rental and repair discounts • Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge • Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate • Employee recognition programs • Long service award programs • Educational growth and development • Subsidized staff housing • Staff events and team building • RRSP matching • Extended health care plan

Listed skills

  • TeamworkPreferred
  • First AidPreferred
  • Problem solvingPreferred
  • Cash handlingPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Early childhood education
  • Childcare
  • First aid
  • Communication
  • Customer relations
  • Emergency procedures
  • Supervision
  • Food preparation
  • Cash handling
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Cash Handling
  • Resourcefulness
  • Tactfulness
  • Energetic
  • Productivity Improvement
  • First Aid Certification
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Team Building

Job areas

  • Education
  • Hospitality
  • Social Services
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Daycare Attendant
  • Lifeguard
  • Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week