Rocky Mountaineer named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for a third consecutive year

Vancouver, BC (February 19, 2020) - Rocky Mountaineer has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the B.C.’s Top Employers competition, for a third consecutive time.

As part of its efforts to attract and retain top talent, Rocky Mountaineer offers a diverse range of career opportunities, competitive salaries with bonuses, a great benefits package and RRSP matching program.

The company also supports ongoing employee education and offers a bespoke training and development program for all managers. The company leaders also ensure every team member understands their role in delivering on the corporate strategic plan and their part in contributing to vibrant internal culture.

Rocky Mountaineer has a full-time workforce of more than 300 people located in Vancouver, the rail yard in Kamloops, and globally in sales roles. This figure increases to more than 800 people during the train’s operating season from April to October with positions added onboard the trains and in Vancouver, Kamloops, Whistler, Quesnel and the Canadian Rockies at the overnight destinations. The seasonal roles are highly coveted with an exceptional employee retention rate of 72 per cent returning team members each season.

The B.C.’s Top Employers competition recognizes the B.C. employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Winners are announced in a magazine supplement in the Vancouver Sun.

About Rocky Mountaineer

In 2020, Rocky Mountaineer is celebrating 30 years of being a leading travel experience in Canada. The family-owned company offers premium train experiences between Vancouver and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, showcasing the best scenery Canada has to offer. Rocky Mountaineer is an exclusive travel experience that offers unparalleled journeys in its spacious glass-domed train coaches thanks to the pristine scenery, local gourmet cuisine, and attentive service. Since it was founded in 1990, Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed more than two million guests and become the largest privately-owned premium tourist train in the world.

Media Contact:

Tara Narain

Communications Manager

604.606.8484

tnarain@rockymountaineer.com