Wednesday, 20 May 2026

The Westin Calgary

  


When did your business open?

5/5/2026

How many people work for your company/organization? How many locally?

We are part of Marriott International which has over 9000+ hotels globally with amazing career and travel opportunities

What types of positions do you offer? (Ie. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)

200 outstanding associates. Full time, part time, casual, seasonal & contract.

What are the benefits of working for your company? Discounts, incentives, scholarships etc.

Full time, part time, casual, seasonal & contract. Fantastic Marriott Travel Discounts, Flexible Scheduling, Complimentary Pool & Fitness Centre Access, Food & Beverage (including Starbucks) discounts, Employee Family and Assistance Program, Competitive Hourly Wages and group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as a Student Debt Repayment Program are available to all eligible full-time associates, Great Culture, Lots of wellness initiatives

What kinds of opportunities exist for career latticing or lattering?

There are endless opportunities for associates to advance in their career. We invest in our associates by providing learning resources to support our team's growth and development.

Please list any social responsibility initiatives your organization is currently involved in.

We are a co-founder of the Calgary Children's Foundation where we participate in year long donations as well as host an annual radio pledge day with CHQR. We donate and raise funds for Children's Miracle Network. A portion of our pet fee is donated to Calgary Humane Society. We participate in winter warmth drives, food drives and toy drives. We volunteer with The City of Calgary, Calgary Food Bank, Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids, Community Kitchen Program of Calgary and Children's Cottage Society. We sponsor mental health, domestic abuse (Fearisnotlove) and human trafficking (NotInMyCity) initiatives, along with many others.

How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?

All of our jobs are posted on https://careers.marriott.com/ 

Describe your hiring and interview process? 

All applicants must apply online and complete an assessment as part of the process. Our team reviews the applicants and interviews are scheduled through text message via Olivia, our AI recruiting assistant. After meeting with 2 members of our leadership team, we will be in touch regarding the status of your application.

What do you look for in an employee?

Genuinely positive attitude, takes pride in creating great guest experiences and works well as part of a team. In hospitality, skills can be taught, but a warm smile, willingness to help, and strong work ethic make a real difference. We value associates who are reliable, professional, adaptable, and eager to learn. We look for people who help create a welcoming environment for both guests and fellow associates.

What type of education/training/equipment do you require? 

Some roles may require specific certifications or licenses (such as a valid Driver’s Licence, ProServe Certificate, First Aid, Security License).

What is the minimum age required to work for your company? Are there different age requirements for different positions?

18

Provide a wage range for entry level positions.

$17-$21/hour

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?

Operations are 24 hours a day. Shift times vary, and can be from 3-8 hours long, shifts either morning, afternoon/evening, or in some departments overnight. Flexible scheduling available.

Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it?

We provide uniforms as well as laundering/drycleaning service