By Nancy Nguyen, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor
Description: Airline Hotels and Resorts Ltd. owns and operates a variety of hotel properties in Canada, including independent operations and a variety of familiar hotel brands such as Hilton, Starwood, Travelodge and Valhalla.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $30,001 to $35,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 34
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Saskatoon SK, Edmonton AB, Thunder Bay ON
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Front Office Supervisor, Sales Manager, Human Resources Coordinator, Catering Coordinator, Banquet Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Sales and Marketing Coordinator positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Economics, Human Resources, Public Relations / Communications, Sociology
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance, Hotel / Food Services, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing, Public Administration
Community College Diploma: Accounting, Business, Communications / Public Relations, Computer Science, Cooking / Chef Training, Facility Management, Hospitality, Human Resources, HVAC Systems, Information Technology, Marketing / Sales, Massage Therapy, Office Administration, Purchasing / Logistics, Secretarial, Travel and Tourism
Master of Arts: Human Resources, Public Relations
Master of Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing, Public Administration
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Microsoft Certifications, Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP), Travel Counsellor (CTC)
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
On-campus recruitment at: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Lakehead University, Northlands College
For other new grad opportunities, please visit the employer's website.
