Tourism & Hospitality Resources for the

Kootenay Rockies

The tourism and hospitality industry in the Kootenay region employed approximately 8,000 employees in 2021, of which 49% are employed in the food and beverage sector and 39% in the recreation and entertainment and transportation and travel sectors (“Other”). The region accounted for 2.7% of the total provincial workforce (298,250), and its workforce distribution across sectors is similar to the provincial distribution with the exceptions of the recreation and entertainment and transportation and travel sectors (“Other”) which represent a relatively smaller percentage of the provincial workforce.

Sarah Moseley

Kootenay Rockies Located in Invermere, BC

HR Advisory Services

Are you a tourism and hospitality business in the Kootenay Rockies region needing HR help? Reach out to Sarah Moseley, the regional HR Consultant for the Kootenay Rockies region. Sarah began her career in the hospitality industry more than 20 years ago. Over the years, Sarah held many different operational roles in hotels and resorts, food and beverage, ski, and adventure travel, before transitioning into HR over 10 years ago. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

Project funded by Government of BC

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Kootenay Rockies Workforce Profile

In 2021, the tourism and hospitality industry employed over 8,000 people in the Kootenay Rockies region. That accounts for 10% of total employment! Broken down by sector, that looks like:

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Key Resources

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

Keep up with the latest occupational health & safety (OHS).

Human Resources

Human Resources

Resources to recruit, develop, and retain a workforce.

Training

Training

SUPERHOST®, FOODSAFE, Safer Spaces, and more.

Research

Research

Labour market information and the future of tourism.

Strategy

Strategy

Consulting to apply the latest HR research and frameworks.

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Shambhala Music Festival Ltd.

Lodging Set Up/Tear-Down Crew

Kootenay Rockies

Full Time

Shambhala Music Festival Ltd.

Tech Assistant/Installer

Kootenay Rockies

Full Time

Prestige Hotels and Resorts

Guest Services Agent / Front Desk Agent

Kootenay Rockies

Full Time | Part Time

Tourism Golden

Communications & Asset Development Coordinator

Kootenay Rockies

Full Time

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