Did you know that approximately 95% of Calgary’s businesses are classified as small businesses? With Canadian small businesses employing nearly 70% of the total private labour force, small businesses provide critical jobs and are important for the health of Calgary’s economy.
Having just opened a launch location on the 17th
Avenue, Hii Pot business owners, Charlie and Eva, say they saw Calgary as the
perfect opportunity to start a new restaurant targeted to serving and hiring
youth.
Explore the many advantages of working for a small business and learn more about this exciting new culinary option. Follow @hiipot.hotpot on Instagram for local updates.
What year did your business open?
July 12, 2025.
How many locations do you have in Calgary and across Canada/internationally? What locations are hiring locally in Calgary and area?
One.
How many people work for your company/organization? How many locally?
30.
What types of positions do you offer? (Ie. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)
Full time, part time, seasonal, contract.
What are the benefits of working for your company? Discounts, incentives, scholarships etc.
Best of employee reward $50 two people everyone month, 4% vacation pay, employee discount 15%
Describe opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Entry level > shift leader > supervisor-assistant manager > manager
How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?
Indeed or referral. We will keep the full list of Youth Employment Centre candidates on file, and should additional positions become available in the future, we would be more than happy to reach out and welcome them to join our team."
Describe your hiring and interview process?
Submit the resume, interview less than 30 mins and anticipate three shifts.
What do you look for in an employee?
Integrity, team player, hard working. When you're soft launching, you're almost always full with customers and a full-packed house. We want to find candidates who have self-initiative. And also, they're passionate about what they're doing and have flexible hours. That's all we need. Most of our target client customers are young people. So, if we can build up a team with youth, that would be help us to shape the business culture and provide an energetic environment.
What type of education/training/equipment do you require?
None
Provide a wage range for entry level positions.
$15-18/hr
What are the hours of the business and general shift times? Are there a minimum number of hours someone needs to work per week? Is there flexibility regarding school schedules?
4-8 hours per shift.
Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it?
Provided for free.
