The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council announced that Thompson Rivers University student, Erin Pietrasik is the winner of the Discover Tourism Win a Dream Job contest.

Pietrasik, will advance her tourism career experience at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort as a Banquet Server in the Food and Beverage Department. A student in the Resort and Hotel Management diploma program, she has worked a several hotels in Kamloops and is eager to build on that experience at the Delta, working the summer between her first and second years at TRU.

“I feel truly honored for the opportunity to work for Delta Sun Peaks,” said Pietrasik, who received gas vouchers, instead of airfare, to offset travel cost to work, as part of the prize package. “I look forward to not only the experience and professionalism that comes from working with an industry leader, but also developing great memories with my future coworkers and guests alike.”

“Erin’s education, experience and attitude stood out among hundreds of applicants across the country,” Dr. David Twynam, TRU Tourism chair said. “It’s very prestigious that she was recognized by Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, it’s the largest liaison council for our tourism industry.”

With 300,000 new tourism-related jobs projected across Canada over the next five years, winning this contest provides Pietrasik with a position in a thriving and exciting sector, with an employer who is consistently named one of “The 50 Best Employers in Canada.”

The Delta Sun Peaks will benefit from Pietrasik’s enthusiasm and experience in the hotel industry. Delta is the largest full-service hotel and conference centre at Sun Peaks, a four-season destination resort in the interior of British Columbia. The resort will offer Pietrasik learning and training opportunities, while gaining an employee who is passionate about tourism.

“Sun Peaks Resort Corporation is very excited to have had the opportunity to participate in the Win a Dream Job competition,” says Jennifer Crawford, Personnel Coordinator for Sun Peaks Resort. “We are proud to have been able to showcase the job opportunities we have to offer.”

Contact:

• Dr. David Twynam, TRU School of Tourism (p)250- 371-5861
• Erin Pietrasik (c)250-572-4617
• Jon Kiely, Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, (p) 613-231-6949
• Jennifer Crawford, Personnel Coordinator, Sun Peaks Resort, (p) 250-578-5500