We’re thrilled to announce that the Thompson Okanagan Regional Tourism Job Fair, put on by go2HR and TOTA, was a huge success! Held in Kelowna on March 15, this all-day event hosted thirty tourism employers from around the region and attracted over 250 job seekers, many seeking permanent and seasonal work. The event featured a … Read More
Eleven industry professionals had their burning questions around HR and health and safety answered by go2HR at a recent tourism and hospitality roundtable held in Cranbrook. On Feb. 15, go2HR’s Ginger Brunner, Regional HR Specialist, and Stephanie Mallalieu, Industry Health & Safety Specialist, facilitated a roundtable for employers representing various tourism sectors from all over … Read More
Commercial kitchens, from small cafes to large-scale hotel operations, are fast-paced environments with many hazards. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to make sure your workers are trained and know how to carry out all aspects of their job correctly. Whether it’s a new worker who has little experience in a kitchen, or an experienced … Read More
The team from BCIT’s Tourism Marketing Diploma Program was crowned the winner of this year’s provincial Winning Pitch competition at the BC Tourism Industry Conference today. This year, student teams from around BC developed a business concept for a new tourism product or service that expands into and supports the development of shoulder- and off-seasons … Read More
Island Lake Lodge has won the coveted 2018 Employees First Award, presented this afternoon at the BC Tourism Industry Conference in Kelowna. The award is sponsored by go2HR, BC’s tourism human resource association, as part of the 2018 Tourism Industry Awards. The Employees First Award recognizes a British Columbia tourism industry employer who has upheld … Read More
Congratulations to these tourism and hospitality employers for making this prestigious Forbes list! Forbes’ 2018 Canada’s Best Employers highlights 300 companies operating in Canada that have won the endorsement of their workers. 8,000 Canadians working for large firms and institutions—those with 500 or more employees—in 25 industry sectors were surveyed and asked whether they would … Read More
Congratulations to all the BC tourism and hospitality businesses that were named in Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2018! This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the best workplaces and opportunities for young people. They are evaluated by the programs they have to attract and retain young workers, such as tuition assistance … Read More
Premier John Horgan announced this morning that the minimum wage will be raised to $15 per hour by June 2021, endorsing the recommendations of the Fair Wages Commission. The plan to reach $15 an hour provides for an immediate increase of $1.30 an hour on June 1, 2018, to a new minimum wage of $12.65 … Read More
Two teams of post-secondary students from Selkirk College submitted their Winning Pitch concepts and presentations via video earlier this month. The Winning Pitch, hosted by go2HR, is a case competition where post-secondary students apply their strategic thinking to come up with a new tourism business or service idea based on a local, realistic scenario to … Read More
Three teams of post-secondary students from the Vancouver Island region competed in the Winning Pitch regional competition on Feb. 3, 2018. The Winning Pitch, hosted by go2HR, is a case competition where post-secondary students apply their strategic thinking to come up with a new tourism business or service idea based on a local, realistic scenario … Read More
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