Thompson Okanagan Wage Survey by go2HR | Submit by April 14, 2023

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Written By Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
 

go2HR is conducting a confidential wage survey for tourism and hospitality employers in the Thompson Okanagan region. The survey aims to compile current, region-specific wage information to help Thompson Okanagan employers make informed decisions about their business planning for the upcoming summer season and beyond.

The survey is open until April 14, 2023 and participants will receive a report in May 2023 with region-specific wage information to assist employers in making informed business decisions. Results will not be shared publicly.

The goal for this survey is to provide results in a timely manner so that employers can use real-time data to inform their business planning the upcoming summer season and beyond.

If successful, the survey will be repeated on an annual basis.

Background

Why a wage survey?

The go2HR Regional HR Advisory Services team recognized a need for current, region-specific wage information through go2HR's ongoing work with employers in the Thompson Okanagan region and many requests over the past years.

Credible wage surveys are valuable in any economic environment. They provide statistical insights into the markets in which you compete for employee skills. A better understanding of current salary ranges in the region allow you to build your own compensation structures more effectively.

Many large companies complete these salary surveys for different occupations, such as for sales and marketing, accounting, and human resources. The results are typically broken down by large[r] geographic areas like cities across the country (Vancouver, Calgary, etc.). They do not allow for, or typically poll, smaller centres like the Thompson Okanagan tourism region.

This survey is intended as a truly regional solution in a similar way that the go2HR Employment Tracker provides region-specific data to track changes in employment and major trends in our industry and to monitor the ongoing impact of COVID-19. 

Why now?

As part of the HR Advisory Services initiative that began early in the summer of 2022, wages have emerged as a key theme for businesses several regions. By conducting a regional wage survey, Thompson Okanagan employers will have data that can be used to inform their practices and prepare for the upcoming summer season and beyond.

This Regional Wage Survey began as a 2-year pilot project in the fall of 2022 in the Kootenay Rockies Tourism region. Building on its success, the survey, and methodology, go2HR is now offering the survey to employers in the Thompson Okanagan region. If successful, this will be repeated on an annual basis.

What’s in it for my business?

When you sign up to participate, you get access to all the results. These results will not be shared with the general public or any non-participating businesses, and could give you a ‘leg up’ in this highly competitive market for talent.

The “ask” of participating businesses:  

After you sign up to participate, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Sector and size of business

  • Sub-region within the Thompson Okanagan in which the business is located

  • Entry level wages for each position on the list that you have in your business.  

  • Employment type - seasonal, year-round, or if both

  • Seasonal bonuses and, if so, the amount

Positions to Be Surveyed

 

Leadership

  • Housekeeping supervisor

  • Executive housekeeper

  • Front Desk Supervisor

  • Front Office Manager

  • Accounting Supervisor

  • F&B Supervisor

  • F&B Manager

  • Chef de Partie

  • Sous Chef

  • Executive Chef

  • Retail Manager

  • Activities Manager or Operations

  • Manager

  • Golf Supervisor

Entry Level

  • Room attendant or housekeeper

  • House person or room checker

  • Laundry attendant

  • Front Desk Agent

  • Night Auditor

  • Server

  • Bartender

  • Dishwasher

  • Line or Prep Cook or Cook

  • Retail attendant or associate

  • Activities attendant

  • Activity Coordinator

  • Activity Guide

  • Turf care specialist

  • Golf Services Agent or Specialist

  • Beverage Cart Host or Server

  • Maintenance Worker

  • Bus Driver

 

For more info, please email HR@go2HR.ca.

Spread the Word

Please share this opportunity with HR and management team members at your company and with other tourism companies in the Thompson Okanagan region.

 
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
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