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
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Hotel / Food Services
- Human Resources
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Audio/Video Technician
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Engineering Technician
- Hospitality
- Office Administration
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Red River College
- University of Manitoba
- University of Winnipeg