Some Must-Haves for Life in Banff National Park
Work Packing List
Certain jobs may require you to have a certain uniform, or require equipment for you to bring. Below is a list of a few common packing lists for certain departments.
Culinary Colleagues
- Knives required include rubber spatula, chef knife, paring, serrated, as well as a peeler, tongs and a thermometer
- Carving set (carving knife and carving fork) great to have but not necessity.
- Additional Tools for Pastry/Bakery positions (rubber spatula, offset spatula, star tips, plastic scraper, brushes, palate knife and round cutters)
- Proper Kitchen footwear
Resort Activities Colleagues
- Running Shoes
Food & Beverage Colleagues
- Black shoes, fully enclosed with a non-slip sole
- Black socks
Stewarding, Engineering, Stores, Shipping & Receiving, Colleague Services & Security
- Steel toe shoes
Housekeeping Colleagues
- Black running shoes (no logo or colours)
- Black socks
Front Office Colleagues
- Black dress shoes
- Black socks
Office Colleagues
Be sure to familiarize yourself with our Appearance and Grooming Policy.
Personal Packing List
Life in Lake Louise may be very different than your current town. This is by no means a comprehensive list, however this will give you a good idea of some must-haves while living in Lake Louise.
- Alarm Clock
- Laundry bag
- Ear plugs (if you are a light sleeper)
- Bed Linen – Can be rented from Colleague Services as a set or individual pieces. Pricing subject to change.
- Kitchen items – cups, bowls, cutlery – Available for rent from Colleague Services.
- Cleaning supplies
- Indoor sneakers for the Colleague Gym
- Warm clothes and winter boots for winter (ensure your boots have a grip for the ice/snow)
- Sunscreen for summer
- If you will be attending the Annual Colleague Holiday Gala held for all colleagues in December, remember to pack a semi-formal outfit for this special occasion.