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Congratulations to Okanagan College’s School of Business. Their AccessFest team pitched a way to make festivals more accessible and took home the silver medal during the provincial Winning Pitch competition at the 2019 BC Tourism Industry Conference (TIC). Read More…
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BC Minimum Wages Increase A reminder that effective June 1, 2019 the general minimum wage in BC will increase to $13.85 per hour and the liquor server minimum wage will increase to $12.70 per hour. Visit our website for more information about minimum wages and whom they apply to.
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BC Employer Training Grant (ETG) Intake 1 is now open for training with start dates from April 1 to August 31, 2019. The B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) provides funding for employers to support skills training for their current and new employees in the fiscal year 2019/20. There are three streams of funding under which employers can apply, based on skills training needs. Read More…
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SuperHost Service For All As you gear up for the busy season, are your staff prepared to interact with visitors from various backgrounds, ready to accommodate their different needs? SuperHost’s new Service For All online course brings you and your team practical knowledge and tips that will help you deliver exceptional service to a diverse customer base. Learn more or Register today
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Limited Time Offer - FREE Workplace Safety Training for your Staff! Start the summer season right by taking proactive steps to minimize risks and prevent injuries in your business! For a limited time only, go2HR is offering Foundations of Workplace Safety for free to educate tourism employees on workplace safety. This online certification covers the basics of WHMIS, common workplace hazards in the tourism and hospitality industry, and more. Access the Free Course Now
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Video: A Day in the Life of a Housekeeper Bree Burnett, Housekeeping Manager and her team at Big White Ski Resort have tapped into the recruitment trend of using short videos to show job seekers what it is like to have fun (and oh yeah) work at the resort. Check out their video!
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