Premiere Vancouver Island Spa Destination hiring Esthetics & Massage Practitioner
Everything at the Pacific Mist Spa is inspired by its connection to the West Coast and the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can immerse themselves in an award-winning spa experience, designed around the elemental power of the sea. Working alongside PHYTOMER, the French leader in cosmetic marine biotechnology, the Pacific Mist Spa delivers results with a variety of soothing facial and body treatments on offer. Kingfisher is renowned for its unique spa experiences and offers a signature Pacific Mist Hydropath® – a Hydrotherapy circuit – harnessing the benefits of mineral-enriched water combined with hot and cold pools and showers. The resort prides itself on its continual evolution when it comes to the offerings available to guests and is bringing an immersive blend of traditional and modern wellness therapies to the forefront with the new Healing Caves®. With six successive sensory-rich environments, the Healing Caves® offer a wide array of health benefits for a truly innovative journey.
Esthetics & Massage Practitioner
Your experience and skills include:
- Esthetics Certification required – 800 hour minimum
- Well versed in different types of esthetics services and massages
- Attentive to client/guest’s needs and physical condition
- Strong work ethic
- Positive outlook
- Great communication and interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays according to business demand
Job responsibilities:
- Deliver professional facials, massages and body treatments based on guest needs and Spa standards
- Customize treatments to create personalized and memorable guest experiences
- Follow proper operational procedures for each treatment
- Maintain a clean, hygienic and neat work environment at all times
- Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
Your team and working environment:
- Award winning spa resort and restaurants
- Close proximity to Mt. Washington and lots of great outdoor activities
- Opportunity to develop your skills and techniques with the latest services
- Spa retail commission and gratuities
- Extended health benefits and life insurance
- Supportive team environment
- Discounts on spa retail products
- Discounts on food & beverage
Compensation listed based upon hours worked, including average received spa commissions, plus tips and retail commissions.
If you are passionate about providing an exceptional client experience and are looking for competitive pay, flexible hours, and a positive & stable work environment, we highly encourage you to apply.
Join the Kingfisher Team
Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa is a leading wellness destination on Vancouver Island’s eastern shore. With 65 guestrooms and suites, two oceanfront restaurants, AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar / Ocean7 Restaurant and the award-winning Pacific Mist Spa featuring our newly opened Healing Caves. We bring together refined hospitality, innovative wellness, and the natural beauty of the Salish Sea. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every guest experience is shaped by the dedication, talent, and professionalism of our team members.
At Kingfisher, you’ll find more than a workplace—you’ll discover opportunities for growth, advanced training, and mentorship within a supportive and inclusive environment. Set in the stunning Comox Valley, life here means living where others come to vacation—surrounded by ocean, mountains, and year-round activities from skiing to stand-up paddling. Working alongside colleagues from diverse international backgrounds, you’ll join a vibrant team that welcomes guests from around the world.
Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Kingfisher continues to earn industry acclaim, including the Accommodation of the Year award in 2023. Our culinary program is led by Executive Chef Danai Hongwanishkul, recipient of the Culinary Excellence at the 2026 BC Hotel Association Industry Awards, and is supported by a strong kitchen team including sous-chefs David Hwang and Shaun Dietz. Our Food & Beverage experience is led by Dawn Schultz, a certified sommelier who brings elevated wine expertise to our guest experience, alongside a dynamic cocktail program created and led by Julie Ferris.
Vancouver Island and the Healing Caves were also featured by CNN Travel among the Best Places to Visit in 2025, further highlighting the appeal of the region and experiences we are proud to offer.
If you are passionate about providing an exceptional client experience and are looking for competitive pay, flexible hours, and a positive & stable work environment, we highly encourage you to apply..
Pay: $28.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Courtenay, BC V9N 9R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Esthetics Certification required – 800 hour minimum (required)
Work Location: In person
