Student Work Experience
Program
The Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) offers students enrolled in Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, or Culinary studies the chance to gain hands-on experience in the industry. Through seasonal co-op placements during academic breaks, you’ll build valuable skills, explore life in the mountains, and enjoy a range of events and activities designed exclusively for SWEP participants.
Hands-on experience.
Lasting Impact.
Why the Student Work Experience Program?
Step into the world of luxury hospitality while living in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Gain hands-on experience working with a world-class team.
Grow Your Career
Opportunities to return after your co-op in a Full-time capacity, often in an elevated role.
Hands-on Experience
4-6 month internship/co-op at large scale, luxury hotels
Build Your Network
Work and grow with like-minded hospitality professionals
Perks & Benefits
We believe in looking after our colleagues. Alongside comprehensive benefits and a pension plan, you’ll enjoy travel discounts and opportunities that make both your work and your time away more rewarding.
Staff Accommodation
Rimrock offers colleagues a unit in staff accommodation to ease the burden of finding housing in Banff.
Travel
Program
Take advantage of Accor's Travel Program and experience some of the world's most luxurious hotels.
Staff Cafeteria
Each property offers a colleagues-only dining cafeteria, where team members receive one complimentary meal per shift.
Food & Beverage
Exclusive employee discount while dining at any Rimrock bar or restaurant. This includes friends & family you are dining with.
Discover
more!
Discover the perks of being part of the Rimrock team
from wellness benefits that support your wellbeing to comfortable staff housing and year-round events that bring our colleagues together.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We strive to foster an environment where colleagues from all walks of life feel included and valued. We are proud to be one of the original signatories of the Bow Valley’s Workplace Inclusion Charter and to have been recognized as a certified “Silver” member in 2024. Our ongoing goal is to continue to improve our efforts and policies to ensure every colleague feels welcome here.