Frequently Asked Questions for HHRO@SGB

1. How will students commute between their hotel to the campus? Do they have to pay for this
service?
We have public bus transit between the hotels and the college and the communities that the
student will live in, shop and work. The students must purchase a public bus pass which costs
$50.00 per month. The bus pass is unlimited usage within the town of Collingwood or town of the
Blue Mountians.

2. Can students choose a preferred hotel to work at – Living Water Resort or Blue Mountain Resort?
Students may state a preference however it all depends on whether they get selected by the
employer they wish to work with. The college cannot guarantee an interview with a specific
employer.

3. For the accommodations, will students share a room with other Georgian students or other
employees in the hotel?
In the past students have always shared space with other students and not resort employees.

4. The attached word document says, “You will present yourself for this interview during the month of
August at a prior scheduled time which will be between 8am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time.” What
if they are unable to?
Student will be informed in advance about the interview date and time. If they are unable to be
present for this online interview, we may reschedule, however this is not assured.

5. How does a student prepare for this interview?

There will be an online preparation module for interview skills. After completing the preparation
module students will be required to do a Skype interview directly with the employers. In this way,
students will know if they have job offers before they leave their home country

6. Is this program available only in September 2020?

Yes, September is the only intake this program (HHRO+work) is available.

7. What kind of jobs are available at the hotels?

In general, Front Desk, Food and Beverage Servers and Housekeeping
8. Can students start working in their first semester, when do begin in their first semester?
They can start as soon as the semester begins. The semester begins on the Tuesday after Canadian
Labour Day

9. Will students be working on weekends only or weekdays as well?

Probably a mix of both. Student schedules try to be respectful of the school week but business
volumes with have some impact on schedules. Just a reminder, international students can only work
 20 hrs/week while in school. While on co-op they can work as many hours as they like.

10. Can they work full-time at the hotel if a student decides to take a break during the summer
semesters?
Students will complete their co-op work term in the summer. If they choose to take a break from
school/co-op they are required to return home.

11. How competitive has the program been so far?

This program has been waitlisted for the past two years so we recommend that you apply early.

12. How much will students be paid per hour?

Minimum wage in Ontario is $14. Some jobs and employers may pay more.

13. Can students get their co-op at these hotels?

Yes, students may do their co-op at these hotels.

14. Do students need to have prior experience in the hotel industry to be considered for this program?
What if they have never worked in their lives?
Many of our students have little to no work experience prior to coming to school. Students do not
need to have prior experience in the hotel industry to be considered for the program. If students
have not been employed previously this would mean that the students will need to learn to balance
a busy schedule that includes academics and employment. Of note, the academics in this program
are considered the most important aspect for the students. Adherence to course schedules, testing
and assignment delivery are key to success.

15. Will students get any training before they begin their job?
Training is usually part of the job start up process. In general students are paid for training

16. What if the student doesn’t get a job? Do they then move to the Barrie campus?
No. They remain at SGB. We facilitate connections with local hospitality operators so that students
can hopefully find PT work