
Director- Marketing, Communications & Partnerships
- Banff, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead the launch and sustained PR strategy for Rimrock Banff, aligned with Emblems Collection global positioning and narrative.
- Secure top-tier media coverage in luxury, lifestyle, culture, and wellness publications-North America and beyond.
- Cultivate long-term relationships with journalists, creators, thought leaders, and brand collaborators.
- Lead crisis communication and reputation management in partnership with Accor, ownership, and key stakeholders.
- Architect the resort's annual marketing plan with clear support of commercial goals, premium FIT, group business, wellness retreats, and cultural programming.
- Own the strategy and execution of all owned media channels: web, social, content, CRM, and experiential storytelling.
- Serve as brand steward, ensuring consistent tone, visuals, and expression across every guest and market touchpoint.
- Translate positioning into rich, evocative content that connects emotionally with key audiences.
- Identify, develop, and activate co-branded partnerships with premium adventure, wellness, and cultural brands.
- Drive one-of-a-kind activations that are curated, intimate, resonant, and distinctly Emblems.
- Collaborate across departments to tie partnerships and activations into the guest experience and commercial strategy.
- Lead and grow a lean internal brand/content team as well as external agency and freelance partners.
- Collaborate closely with Emblems brand leadership, Accor, La Maison, and ownership teams.
- Partner with Sales, Revenue, and Operations to create alignment between guest journey mapping and brand messaging.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in luxury hospitality, lifestyle brands, or premium destination marketing
- A proven track record of securing global or national media coverage and leading integrated brand campaigns
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, both strategic and expressive
- Deep understanding of audience segmentation, emotional branding, and content ecosystems
- Experience working in ambiguity and building strategies from the ground up
- Comfort operating at both the strategic and hands-on tactical levels
- Emotional intelligence and natural storytelling instincts
- Commercial acumen balanced with brand stewardship
- Bold imagination and a thoughtful, curious nature, words like “ritual,” “immersion,” “wild,” “sacred,” and “transformed” mean something to you
- A desire to create experiences that move people, not just run campaigns
- Experience opening a hotel or launching a new brand
- Background in wellness, cultural programming, or destination marketing
- An existing network of media, influencers, or brand collaborators
- Experience working within a global brand portfolio or matrix organization
- French or another second language
- Knowledge of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, or premium leisure markets
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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 Accor properties world-wide.
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler.
- One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.
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