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BC Tourism Human Resources Strategy 2019 The BC Tourism Human Resources Strategy (THRS) 2019 focuses on the importance of the “human element” in successfully delivering the visitor experience. Once implemented, the THRS 2019 will address our industry’s unique labour market pressure points and challenges. Read more
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BC-Employer Training Grant All employers operating within BC in the private and non-profit sectors are eligible to apply for the BC Employer Training Grant, potentially covering between 60-100% of SuperHost or other eligible staff training. Applications are now being accepted for training that is to take place between September - December 2019. Read more
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Did You Know…? The SuperHost Foundations of Service Quality course covers some of the top skills demanded by employers around the world: positive attitude, creativity & problem solving, team work & communication. Read more. Interested in training your team? SuperHost Training Providers are located across the Thompson Okanagan region and the course is also available online.
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Sun Safety – What Employers Can & Should Do To Protect Their Workers For many BC tourism and hospitality employees, summertime means working outside. Whether that involves serving food and drinks on a patio, maintaining a golf course or operating an outdoor adventure park, everyone working outside needs to be aware of the safety hazards. Click here to learn about how to keep your workers safe from summertime hazards. For more information about employer responsibilities with regards to protecting workers from sun exposure and heat stress watch this short video.
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NEW WorkSafeBC Resource: Recover At Work Starter Toolkit For Employers This toolkit provides a basic step-by-step guide with tools and resources to help manage a worker’s injury from the time of the incident to a full return to work. Read more
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Creative Volunteer Recruitment at the Salmon Arm RootsandBlues Festival The Salmon Arm RootsandBlues Music Festival, like many festivals, relies heavily on volunteers for their success but that doesn’t stop them from providing learning opportunities to local students. They have partnered with Thompson Rivers Student Union to offer 4 TRU Students with internship opportunities during the festival. Though these are unpaid volunteer positions, the festival recognizes the value of the students and is offering a creative compensation package. Read more
Thanks to Anita Labelle at WorkBC Vernon, who let us know that the festival also offered a Security Certification Program in return for a 3-year commitment to volunteer as a Security Guard at the festival. Volunteers are responsible for the licensing. Read more
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