These BC hotels & resorts have great perks & they’re hiring right now

Looking for a job with great perks? Why not try working at one of BC’s many hotels and resorts? Whether you’re looking for something seasonal or a little more permanent, you’re all but guaranteed to work in a beautiful place surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in the country. So if the hospitality industry is of interest, here are some hotels and resorts in BC that are hiring right now.

Fairmont Pacific Rim 

We’re starting off with the Fairmont Pac Rim, which was just awarded 5 stars by Forbes’ 2024 Travel Guide. Right now, job searchers have 25 open roles to choose from, including the following:

• Central Services (Call Centre) Agent
• Front Desk Agent
• Housekeeping Turndown Attendant – Casual (Seasonal Mid April to October)
• Concierge – Seasonal
• Regional Sales Coordinator
• Bellperson – Full Time, Seasonal (April – September)
• Fairmont Gold Supervisor
• Catering Manager

Benefits & perks:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide
• Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Pacific Rim
• 30% off on Willow Stream Spa treatments and 20% off on products
• 50% off on food and beverages
• Cross training program
• Extra days off – Boxing Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, your birthday

Fairmont Empress

Known for its impeccable afternoon tea service and historic legacy, the Fairmont Empress in Victoria is probably the gold standard when it comes to classic hotels hiring in BC. Right now, the Empress has nearly 100 open positions ranging from high-level roles in public relations to seasonal serving positions.

Here are just a few you’ll find on their career page:

• Massage and Body Technician
• In-Room Dining Server, Summer Season June – October
• Room Attendant – Summer Season May – October
• Bartender, Summer Season May – October
• Spa Attendant Summer Season May – October

Benefits & perks:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide
• Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program
• Complimentary meals during shift work
• Complimentary counselling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Where: 721 Government Street, Victoria

Four Seasons Whistler

Four Seasons is hiring for 13 jobs in Whistler right now, ranging from corporate roles to positions on their culinary, engineering and maintenance, front office, event management, and finance and accounting teams. They even have “Early In Career programs” for those looking to get their foot in the door.

Here’s a handful of the open roles you’ll find:

• Reservations Agent
• Server Assistant
• Concierge
• Sales Manager in Training
• Guest Experience Agent
• Overnight Front Desk Supervisor

Benefits & perks:

• Employee Assistance Programs
• Global Task Force opportunities
• Digital learning opportunities & virtual courses
• Competitive tuition reimbursement program
• Competitive medical and dental coverage

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Wickaninnish Inn

This family-owned Tofino spot currently has over 30 open positions on its culinary, housekeeping, front office, and special events teams, as well as at the Pointe Restaurant and Ancient Cedars Spa. Here are just some of the roles available:

• Reservations Supervisor
• Welcome Ambassador/Valet
• Bartender – The Pointe Restaurant
• Pastry Jr. Sous Chef
• Dishwasher/Steward
• Housekeeping Supervisor
• Evening Turndown Attendant

Benefits & perks:

• 50% off on food and non-alcoholic beverages at Pointe Restaurant, On the Rocks Lounge, and Driftwood Café (up to groups of four people)
• Overnight stay privileges
• Family guestroom discount privilege
• Temporary shared staff housing
• Professional certifications (sommelier, first-aid, etc)
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Relais & Châteaux privileges at other participating properties

Where: 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino

Sun Peaks Resort

Whether you’re looking for something seasonal or permanent, there are five open positions on Sun Peaks Resort’s website:

• Line Cook
• Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
• Golf Associate
• Surveying Representative
• Lift Maintenance Helper

Benefits & perks:

• Employee housing
• Full access to winter and summer lift, trail, and golf passes
• 40% off at Sun Peaks Resort Food & Beverage outlets
• Retail discounts in Resort owned outlets
• Staff parties
• Friends and Family hotel rates

Where: 1280 Alpine Road, Sun Peaks

Shangri-La Vancouver

The Shangri-La is world-renowned, and its Vancouver location is currently looking to fill two positions: Banquets & In-Room Dining Server and Guest Hospitality Ambassador

Benefits & perks:

• Access to 100+ Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts with Colleague Travel Discounts
• Food & beverage discounts
• Discounts on CHI the Spa products & services
• Discounted theatre, cinema, and retailers through partner programs

For full-time employees: 

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Transit discounts
• Education reimbursement program

Where: 1128 West Georgia Street

And that’s a wrap on some BC hotels & resorts with great perks that are hiring right now. Happy job hunting!