Top Employer: Canad Inns

Recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2021):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 24, 2020)

Here are some of the reasons why Canad Inns was selected as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2021):

Canad Inns extended health insurance coverage to employees that were laid-off due to the pandemic (at company expense) and encouraged employees who could work from home to do so
Canad Inns helps its employees plan for life after work with retirement planning assistance services as well as offering matching RSP contributions -- and employees may be able to take advantage of phased-in retirement work options
Canad Inns supports hundreds of local, national and international charitable organizations each year, focusing on initiatives related to youth, education, wellness and the local community -- additionally, the company matches employee donations to United Way

Canad Inns employees work to provide guests with the best service (Photo credit: Don Windsor)

Highlights

Industry	Hotels
Established in Canada	1975
Parent company	Canad Inns Ltd.
Parent company head office	Winnipeg MB
Major Canadian hiring locations	Winnipeg MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Brandon MB, Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Edmonton AB
Full-time employees in Canada	1,205
Part-time employees in Canada	2,319
Average age of employees in Canada	32 years
Longest serving employee	42 years
Benefits note	Canad Inns has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Long-term savings	matching RSP
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 50% of the premiums
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), reduced summer hours
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives	in-house training, online training
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $6,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities

COVID-19

Pandemic response

extended health insurance coverage to employees that were laid off due to the pandemic (at company expense), encouraged employees to work from home and made accommodations for mothers and caregivers, implemented extensive safety protocols

The Career Directory

Canad Inns has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Canad Inns employees work at Tavern United

Highlights for New Grads

Industry	Hotels
Full-time employees in Canada	1,001 to 2,500
Parent company	Canad Inns Ltd.
Parent company head office	Winnipeg MB
Major Canadian hiring locations	Winnipeg MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Brandon MB, Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Edmonton AB
Student opportunities	summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $6,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Typical new grad positions	Hotel Accountant, Supervisor, Department Manager, Sales, Guest Service Attendant, Restaurant Server, Club Staff
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Hotel / Food Services
- Human Resources
Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Audio/Video Technician
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Engineering Technician
- Hospitality
- Office Administration
Secondary Education
- High School Diploma

Recruits at these schools

Red River College

University of Manitoba

University of Winnipeg

Canad Inns

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