What Staff Accommodations in Banff Are Like (House Tour)

In this video, I show you what the staff accommodations I've lived in look like. Staff Accommodation is a great cheaper option for living in Banff.
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Name? - Jessica Szalai
Age? - 20 years old
Home? - Montreal, Quebec
Currently? - Banff, Alberta
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[@nehiyaw.iskwew]

Omg thank you for this! I’m currently applying to a ton of jobs in Banff and it’s nice to see the options you could have.

[@jessicaszalai]

i’m glad to hear that it’s helpful:)

[@chelseasheehan4749]

I’m thinking about doing this I’m in school right now for hospitality and resort management and I know I definitely want to go to the Fairmont there, I was going to rent an apartment but seeing this it would make more sense to do staff housing!

[@trualx]

Looks cozy! have fun!!

[@jessicaszalai]

thanks alex😌😌

[@Wasaki_Walk]

My Homie's boss is needing workers and I was told by my homie that i should pick staff accommodations so this is great info, very good info! thank you for a heads up Jessica 🔥👉🏽👈🏽🔥

[@deanjohnston4073]

Great video. I worked at the Banff springs golf course back in 1999 and the staff accommodations were 105$ a month east back then. They also provided us with a food card. Deep down below the Banff springs hotel are many kitchens and eating areas for the staff. We had a daily credit applied to our food cards and we could choose from hundreds of ready to eat meals. They were actually restaurant style meals. I rarely bought groceries for a year. They treated us like kings and queens. It was the best time of my life. Enjoy Banff and the Rockies.

[@1MrBanff]

Hey Dean, I'm in a position where I may be a potential banff fairmont golf course employee soon. Cutting grass, watering that sort of thing I think. Do I need to look out for wildlife (bears) coming onto the course and potentially attacking? Did you carry bear spray, what made you leave ? tia for your help.

[@deanjohnston4073]

@@1MrBanff bear spray would be a good idea to carry on you but you really shouldn’t have to worry. Your machine will make enough noise to scare anything away. Plus they are on point in regards to the wildlife. I once had to wait at the falls on my way to work at 6 am for an hour while park rangers removed a grizzly by helicopter off the course. You’ll see so many elk it’s incredible. May is baby month and in the fall the big males come down the mountain for the rutting season. It’s wild to witness. If your out hiking always carry bear spray and bear bells also. Pretty much just don’t be stupid and realize you’re in natures wonderland. You’re going to love it there. Cheers

[@1MrBanff]

@@deanjohnston4073 That’s great to hear . Thanks for the info 👍👍

[@terinawehi5312]

Hi Jessica! I'm so glad I found your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them :) I'm currently looking at applying for the summer with Banff Lodging Co, I saw in a comment below that you work in HK? What are the days like and do you work in pairs? I previously lived in Banff 2018 and 19 and worked at the Fairmont as well but want to do something different!

[@jessicaszalai]

so exciting, most of the hotels within the companies work in pairs, the only one that doesn’t is the moose and I would recommend avoiding that one because it can be hard to work alone. in pairs it’s actually not bad at all!

[@lele9859]

Very nice and informative! Pls keep up with it :>

[@jagmeetsingh2233]

Informative video 👍🙏

[@owenyule2280]

Thanks for your Banff content. It's been very helpful. I was wondering whether many people head out to Banff after Christmas around January? Thanks, Owen

[@jessicaszalai]

it’s less likely but honestly theres always new people arriving!!

[@mateos3073]

freaking cool jess :-)

[@jessicaszalai]

thanks mattea☺️

[@movingandrollingforward]

Lol I watch this all the time and miss it

[@lynm7890]

Lovely! What job do you currently have to have your accommodation? Also, is the summer really busy? Do you think you can still have a room on your own during the summer?

[@jessicaszalai]

I work housekeeping but theres a bunch of different positions within the company that I work for! The summers are usually really busy and more than likely have a roommate unless you want to pay double for a single room!!

[@bonnerscott5374]

....oct 87 till Jan 92 we rocked that place, things I could tell you about banff...Oh the things I could tell you! lifes a funny thing, same thing different generation....its like they showed up on the battle feild 18 hours after the battle. Banff was great once now there restrictions and laws . people would sleep in the park when they first got there. you can stilll do that but its a $500 doller fine...you know why"ll your in banff looking for work couse you have no money. Alberta is a policing province almost militant. they have peace officers that do nothing but hand out fines, genarates massive amount of money that and the cameras at every intersection. Alberta bad BC good. lol

[@ravinak766]

Hi! Were gyms opened until may? ( i know in Alberta they recently shut down the gyms cuz of covid but were they open prior to may ) I’m looking to move to banf.

[@toshikosugi]

I really dream about moving to Banff/Whistler/Jasper, but I really need my own space to sleep. Hope I can find a good deal.

[@jessicaszalai]

sometimes you can pay more in staff accommodation to have no roommate :)

[@martinahatlova8844]

Hi Jessica, great video, super helpful for me right now. Wanted to ask you how many hours do you work weekly/daily in housekeeping? Thank you :)

[@jessicaszalai]

it really depends on the occupancy of the hotel but usually between 20-35 hours per week :)

[@martinahatlova8844]

@@jessicaszalai Thank you! :)

[@fravolousfilm]

another great video ❤️

[@jessicaszalai]

thank you :))

[@eloise5828]

Thanks for this helpful video! I'm thinking of going to either AB or BC to work for the summer :) How's the housekeeping job? Is it really boring or quite stimulating? Thanks :)

[@jessicaszalai]

you definitely should!! I would say it depends which hotel you work for, its pretty mindless work but if you work with someone you like, it can definitely be fun. If you want something more challenging, try to find something else :)

[@eloise5828]

@@jessicaszalai thanks so much! I'll look into it and maybe other positions and I'm hoping I get hired:)

[@kaiaswrld]

@@jessicaszalai I have worked housekeeping before and I HATE it, is there a lot of other types of jobs to work ? I’m from gp and I’m 18 and REALLY want to go and work in Banff this summer

[@jessicaszalai]

@@kaiaswrld theres loads of other jobs, housekeeping is definitely the easiest to get but just apply to as many as you can and see what you get :)

[@insightful_fairy8743]

Pretty sure I lived in the same house on Martin street 😂 (same room too) was full of 19 year olds who loved to party lol

[@bondok9174]

Hey would you know if they allow dogs in the staff accomadation?

[@alesoto702]

Thanks for the video! Do you have to make a payment before moving or do they take it from your paycheck later?

[@jessicaszalai]

they take everything right from your paychecks!!

[@DallasJames-yz1pk]

Was wondering about jobs in Banff is there a place I could look??

[@aicy619]

do you know if how does the transportation work back and forth to edmonton pr do you just drive back on your own time?

[@jessicaszalai]

i’m not too sure but I would assume you just have to drive back on your own time!

[@jamineanadilla5246]

what camera do u use?😍

[@ann-mariemccaffrey6652]

Was the second place you lived an apartment off Fairmont Banff Springs or Fairmont Lake Louise? :) How would I apply to live in an apartment like that?

[@jessicaszalai]

It was Fairmont Lake Louise and you don’t need to apply. You’d just need to be offered a job with the company and then they would move you in :)

[@carleighshadwell1662]

was the second apartment (single room) apart of staff accommodation for the fairmont? do you know any companies that offer single rooms?

[@jessicaszalai]

it is! it was the chateau lake louise staff accomm!! you can probably get single rooms in most accomms but you’d have to pay double!

[@zvikos_adventurechronicle1808]

Hi. So I've been been offered a job at lake louise ski resort and also one at banff park lodge. Both have staff accommodation. But im torn between being in the city and kinda being isolated in lake louise without a car. How did you find it since youve worked in both locations?

[@jessicaszalai]

thats so exciting!! I would say Banff for sure, theres so much more to do there, many more people to meet, amazing night life and life is honestly just easier in Banff! Lake Louise in my opinion is better for visiting :)

[@EmXBun]

Hey, how were you able to get that staff accommodation at fairmont Banff, as far as I have seen on their website it’s quite a bit nicer than some of the other accommodations they offer?

[@jessicaszalai]

you just need to have a job with them and then they’ll set you up with the accommodation!

[@jessicaszalai]

also, it’s random!! they actually said my roommate and I got lucky and got the nicest one because they had just renovated it so its a bit of luck

[@tayah2731]

Do you know how much the discounted ski pass is if you work for these companies? Are these jobs suitable for if you want to be snowboarding in your spare time?

[@jessicaszalai]

it varies upon companies but mine was $700 for the first season, that was monday through thursday pass (personally don’t think it’s worth going on weekends because its always busy)! If you want to spend your time snowboarding, try getting a restaurant evening job so you can go in the day before work!

[@Shawner666]

It will get crowded and dirty when it gets full . I worked for that company along time ago.

[@jessicaszalai]

with weekly inspections it has to stay clean! but yes depends on who you live with

[@dalenhanquist3744]

Hi Jessica I am thinking about trying this until I move back to Australia next year I am from the United States. Is this a problem?

[@jessicaszalai]

you would need a visa and for the borders to open before you can unless you are already in Canada!

[@jessicagoofball]

Do you know if Banff Lodging Co. hires people who don't have prior experience working in a hotel? And I thought your video was great:)

[@jessicaszalai]

they do, they hired me without hotel experience and a bunch of my friends as well :)

[@jessicagoofball]

@@jessicaszalaiAwesome! thank-you for the reply!

[@1MrBanff]

Jessica Szalia do you know anyone working at the banff fairmont golf course ? I may have an oppurtunity coming up to work at the course. Would be nice to talk to someone that works there currently and ask them some questions . Just wondering what it's like. Do they treat the employee's good, what are the vax mandates like these days, do I need to carry bear spray while working on the greens lol. Things like that.....

[@jessicaszalai]

unfortunately I don’t but the golf course is beautiful and I think working there would be amazing, I’ve worked for the fairmont and it’s a great company to work for with loads of perks! also I’d say to carry bear spray because the golf course is known to have them around haha, better safe than sorry!

[@1MrBanff]

@@jessicaszalai I’ll have to relocate from Ontario if I get the job . Sounds like it may only be seasonal . Do they still help with living expenses and rooms for seasonal staff or is that just a full time perk ?

[@jessicaszalai]

@@1MrBanff they offer staff accommodation for all staff, a lot of their staff are seasonal!

[@1MrBanff]

@@jessicaszalai So I actually have been offered a full time groundskeeper position at the fairmont banff hotel. Do you know anyone that has done this job and if so what they did , how they liked it , what winter work was like cold temperatures n all? Would I be ok just biking/walking to work or would I be better off with a vehicle? Sorry for all the questions lol. Just want to know what I’m getting myself into before traveling across the country and leaving family . Thx in advance for your help

[@SUDS.333]

are pets allowed to live with you in staff accommodation? have you ever lived with a roommate who had a pet and have you had any issues?

[@jessicaszalai]

to my knowledge, pets aren’t allowed

[@annabellesadventures]

Do you know if Banff Lodging Co hire couples travelling together? 😊

[@jessicaszalai]

they do yea :)

[@shaybird7766]

This is random but, do they supply the bedding?

[@jessicaszalai]

they have some to purchase :)

[@thebisdakbackpacker5074]

Hello im new to your channel, consider me as your new follower. I applied in Banff career site and looking forward to work in one of banff lodging co properties..

[@annag8397]

Hi! I am moving from Australia, is it reasonable for me to book 2 weeks in a hostel and try find a job/accommodation when I'm there? ☺️

[@annag8397]

Also happy to work at the hostel while I'm looking for a job, or are hostel jobs competitive?

[@jessicaszalai]

yes very reasonable but honestly i wouldn’t even bother working at the hostel as you’ll find jobs super easily!

[@madeleinekrahn9146]

I’m thinking of moving to Banff in the near future. Do I need to apply for staff accommodations once I get a job or how does that work?

[@jessicaszalai]

nope, once you get offered a job with a company that provides staff accommodation, they’ll set you up with it☺️

[@olgakutsenok8163]

@@jessicaszalai please advise if is there an option to choose single room accommodation? Or it depends on position?

[@jessicaszalai]

@@olgakutsenok8163 it depends on different factors but in my experience you can pay double to have the room to yourself!

[@loving71538]

@@jessicaszalai thanks for the useful information you shared! May I ask you if we have to apply for the SIN and bank all by ouselves before applying for the jobs? Or will the company take care of those? many thanks

[@paulinewick7851]

do you know of anyone who has lived in staff housing at Sunshine...and what it looks like?

[@jessicaszalai]

a friend of mine just moved in and she said it’s sort of like a studio apartment, some other friends have had houses sort of similar to this with a couple of housemates!

[@paulinewick7851]

@@jessicaszalai ok thanks! just can't seem to find any info or pics anywhere to get an idea of what to expect or what to take

[@jessicaszalai]

@@paulinewick7851 feel free to message my friend @casssfranco on instagram, tell her I sent you and she’ll be happy to send ya pictures I’m sure :)

[@nelly3255]

do they pay for your flight to come out or do you?

[@jessicaszalai]

you have to!

[@TheBiGMiKE-hl4zv]

Is there no staff accom that’s single rooms ? Are all shared with two beds ?

[@jessicaszalai]

You could have the rooms as single but you have to pay double the price unfortunately!

[@purralyth]

i think i saw that Fairmont has some on their website

[@kaiaswrld]

@@jessicaszalai that’s not bad tho, 800$ a month to live in Banff👀 plus it’s furnished. That’s a really good price, rent in Banff is usually pricey just because it’s a tourist location, 800$ a month for a room in a shared house is what I would expect to pay in Edmonton or calgary, or my town (grande prairie) So that seems not bad at all to live in the mountains

[@devondelorme151]

What location should i try and get if i get a job with banff lodging co

[@jessicaszalai]

which housing location or job?

[@devondelorme151]

@@jessicaszalai massage therapist at red earth spa

[@thosetuckers]

my son is 16 years old ... do they allow a family member to stay in the employee housing?

[@jessicaszalai]

the fairmont has housing for families but the rest of them are for 18+ and must be working for the company!

[@thosetuckers]

@@jessicaszalai DANNG i should have had my son younger hahaha thanks for the reply! i will check the fairmont!

[@jessicaszalai]

@@thosetuckers haha that’s funny! if not you can look on bow valley home finder on facebook for apartments and sublets :)

[@ax1413]

Hi. What’s your job in Fairmont?

[@jessicaszalai]

I don’t work in the fairmont anymore but I worked a retail shop when I worked there!

[@tarunsohail4940]

hii are chef jobs easy to find or anything related to that

[@jessicaszalai]

there are loads of back of restaurant jobs especially with banff lodging company :)

[@tarunsohail4940]

thanks usefull info and thanks for reverting back

[@nathandcosta3777]

Pet deer?

[@jessicaszalai]

yes! they like to chill in the backyard haha

[@malitman]

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