Student Work Experience Opportunities (SWEP)

At The Rimrock it is our vision is to be the most desired hospitality experience in the Canadian Rockies for guests and employees alike.

We welcome colleagues like an extension of our guests — individuals who travel from around the world to explore the Canadian Rockies. As an employee, you will live and work with a very diverse team in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, creating unforgettable memories on and off duty. Learn more at: https://www.rimrockcareers.com/career-opportunities

Starting Pay Rate: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on position

If you are talented, motivated and enrolled in a hospitality, tourism, culinary or hotel and restaurant management program, our Spring/Summer student positions are your opportunity to relate your classroom study to the day-to-day operations of Canada’s most breathtaking resorts. 

 The Rimrock Banff is now recruiting for the following student opportunities: 

• Housekeeping - Room Attendant
• Second Cook/First Cook
• Stewarding Attendant (Kitchen Dishwasher)
• Junior Server
• Event Server
• Barista
• Front Office Agent 

Successful applicants will be matched to available positions based on previous relevant work experience, area of studies and the hotel’s operational requirements. For this opportunity you must be currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism or Culinary post graduate program.

Why SWEP?

• Grow Your Career – Opportunities to return after your co-op in a Full-time capacity, often in an elevated role

• Hands-on Experience – 4-6 month internship/co-op at large scale, luxury hotels

• SWEP Specific Activities – LinkedIn Learning Sessions, Wine Knowledge & Cocktail Basics, Guest Speakers, Welcome Activities, Graduation Party. 

• Build Your Network – Work and grow with like-minded hospitality professionals

Food & Beverage Positions
•    Currently enrolled in a hospitality, tourism or hotel and restaurant management program
•    Must have ProServe certification 
•    Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred 

Culinary Division Positions
•    Currently enrolled in a culinary program
•    Previous experience as a cook an asset 
•    Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs
•    Standing and walking throughout shift and exposure to kitchen equipment including large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers 

Housekeeping/ Stewarding Division Positions: 
•    Currently enrolled in a hospitality, tourism or hotel and restaurant management program
•    Previous similar experience an asset
•    Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs.

Room Division Positions 
•    Currently enrolled in a hospitality, tourism or hotel and restaurant management program 
•    Previous front office/reservations/ hospitality/housekeeping experience preferred  
•    Previous Property Manager (Opera) experience an asset 

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria each shift
• Access to Employee Travel Program
• Discounts on hotel Food & Beverage, Spa and Golf Memberships

Inclusion & Diversity

We want every employee to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be themselves at work and in housing. Banff National Park draws individuals from all around the world to visit, work, and live. Our location naturally fosters a diverse workforce and new employees can see themselves represented throughout the hotel, regardless of cultural origin, gender identity, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation or age. As an organization, we know we can always strive to be better and intentional acts of inclusion are key to achieving our mission.