What We Stand For
Our Passion
Learn More About Our Brands
Our Purpose
Our Core Values
Be Real
You are awesome. We hired you because we like who you are… just be you.
You can be yourself with us and with our guests, we know they will like you as much as we do.
Have Each Other’s Backs
We are a thriving community where people take care of each other.
Be kind to everyone. Positivity rules.
Help people when they need it.
Have Fun
Boring sucks. We want you to love being here.
Have fun, laugh, share your fun with others.
Happiness is infectious…in a good way!
Make Everything Better
Give a duck about what you do. Look for ways to make everything better.
Care about the details. Challenge the norm. Be exceptional.
Committed To Your Growth
We aren’t a traditional, boring hotel with slow-moving career advancement that has to follow one, super-structured path. We are deeply committed to your evolution as a leader and provide many opportunities for accelerated development that speak to your own goals.
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders is Accent Inns Inc.’s internal leadership training curriculum that will lead you on a journey of self-discovery, learning and transformation. Emerging Leaders is where future leaders in our company earn their Leadership Wings!
You can expect in-person and online sessions designed for employees who want to grow or start their leadership learning towards a future role or grow their leadership skills in three areas of foundational knowledge: Leading Self, Leading Others and Leading the Work.
Being part of this team is a great privilege. I started in the housekeeping department and was given the opportunity to take on a job as one of the front desk agents – completely out of my comfort zone. It’s been an awesome opportunity and I’m just loving it!
Connie
- You get exposure to other properties and roles, with opportunities to travel and work at different locations around BC
- You are part of a talented group of peers who you can lean on for insight and support
- You will be mentored by senior leaders who really care about you
- We have a full team of experts in key areas such as Finance, HR, Marketing, Revenue and Business Process that support your growth
- Learning workshops with an executive coach on a range of leadership-building topics
- PLUS, we are committed to expanding our operations into the future, both in hotel and restaurants. This expansion brings even more opportunities!
Shameless Do-Gooding
Hotels for Frontline Workers
BC Bus Drivers
Variety, the Children’s Charity
BC Teachers
Grocery Store Workers
BC Humane Society
Hotels for Frontline Workers
When the pandemic first hit (remember that?) we received a panicked phone call from a local RN who was worried about her team. She had essential nurses sleeping in their cars in between 12-hour shifts because they were so anxious about contracting the virus at work and spreading it to their families.
Accent Inns immediately offered frontline workers in BC a rock-bottom rate so that they could isolate safely.But we didn’t stop there. We launched Hotels for Frontline Workers , a program in partnership with the United Way of Greater Victoria so folks in our community could cover Frontline Workers’ hotel nights. Our community donated over $100,000 in room nights to frontline workers and we couldn’t be more proud of how this initiative helped some of the most deserving folx in our communities.
Caring is the word I use to describe Accent Inns. This company cares about the community and they care about the health and safety of their employees and guests. Most of all, they care enough to make sure that I KNOW that I am valued, that they will ALWAYS have my back and that they actually care about me as an individual, not just another employee. That is why I love working at Accent Inns.
Bonnie
BC Bus Drivers
Right before Transit Appreciation Day in 2021, our teams across BC spread waves of love to transit drivers! Accent Inns staff gave custom thank-you cards with coffee gift cards to their drivers on their regular commutes, but we also flocked to high-traffic bus stops in our neighbourhoods to thank as many drivers as we could!
We gave out hundreds of gift cards and thank you notes, and while we know we weren’t able to thank every driver in the province, we hoped that every transit driver that we encountered felt the love.
Many of our employees take the bus every day and care about their drivers. BC Transit drivers are COVID heroes. They’ve been delivering service throughout the pandemic to get British Columbians where they need to go. We wanted to show them love, appreciation and thanks!
Mandy
Variety, the Children’s Charity
We have been supporting Variety – The Children’s Charity since 2011. Here’s how:
- Free room nights and financial donations. Those room nights go to families in need of accommodation while their child receives medical treatment, offering them some much needed respite.
- In 2020 when travel restrictions were in place, our phones were pretty quiet. So our Reservations team flew in to help call Variety sponsors to sell Boat for Hope raffle tickets.
- Donated revenue from bookings when travel opened in summer 2020 to Variety and did it again for Variety Week in 2021!
When Variety families stay with us, we see the kids, their families and we get to know them. Unfortunately, some are losing their battle. Back in 2010 we had the very first Variety family stay with us. The girl sadly, after a hard fight, lost her battle with cancer at just three-years-old. We received a wonderful message from her grandmother recently thanking us for how we treated her. Relationships like that is why I hold our relationship with Variety so near and dear. My view is that although you can’t take their illness away, you can make them smile even just for that moment.
Sheena
BC Teachers
We gave schools in all of our communities gift baskets loaded with signature Accent Inns rubber duckies – each one reading an adorable book – plus custom bubble baths with labels that encouraged teachers to “leave your troubles in the bubbles!” (Pssst. The ducks also had a secret code on the bottom to give teachers wanting to stay with us a sweet deal!)
We also ran a Facebook contest that gave away two free hotel nights to one lucky school employee…and to everyone who worked at their school. Yes, you read that right – everyone. Congratulations to Rutland Middle School in Kelowna who won!
I love the great team that I work with and the values we all live by. I love that we give back to the community and do fun initiatives as a team. I love learning new things within my role and supporting my team everyday.
Janine
Grocery Store Workers
We love essential workers! But you know what else is essential? Rest. That’s why we visited our local grocery stores up and down BC handing out free two-night-stays at ANY Hotel Zed.
I was really excited to hand out the gift cards. The workers reactions were priceless! They couldn’t believe that they were being recognized and it was so nice to do this for them. It made us all feel amazing to thank these grocery store workers that have done so much for us over the pandemic.
Lydia
BC Humane Society
All of our hotels donate $1 from every pet cleaning fee collected at all eight of our pet-friendly hotels to the BC Humane Society, because we paws-itively love all animals!
In Christmas 2022, after a tumultuous year that saw B.C. animal shelters overrun with shelter surrenders, the Humane Society told us that it was harder than ever to find foster families for their needy pups. We launched a campaign that donated 10% of every booking in December to the BCH umane Society to support their need for veterinary care, pet supplies and licensing support.
We also hosted a Puppy Playdate at Accent Inns Victoria to raise awareness and help connect potential foster families with BC Humane Society. The adorable event had foster family applications, two litters of snuggly puppies and all sorts of joy.
What We Stand For
Our Passion
Learn More About Our Brands
Our Purpose
Our Core Values
Be Real
You are awesome. We hired you because we like who you are… just be you.
You can be yourself with us and with our guests, we know they will like you as much as we do.
Have Each Other’s Backs
We are a thriving community where people take care of each other.
Be kind to everyone. Positivity rules.
Help people when they need it.
Have Fun
Boring sucks. We want you to love being here.
Have fun, laugh, share your fun with others.
Happiness is infectious…in a good way!
Make Everything Better
Give a duck about what you do. Look for ways to make everything better.
Care about the details. Challenge the norm. Be exceptional.
Committed To Your Growth
We aren’t a traditional, boring hotel with slow-moving career advancement that has to follow one, super-structured path. We are deeply committed to your evolution as a leader and provide many opportunities for accelerated development that speak to your own goals.
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders is Accent Inns Inc.’s internal leadership training curriculum that will lead you on a journey of self-discovery, learning and transformation. Emerging Leaders is where future leaders in our company earn their Leadership Wings!
You can expect in-person and online sessions designed for employees who want to grow or start their leadership learning towards a future role or grow their leadership skills in three areas of foundational knowledge: Leading Self, Leading Others and Leading the Work.
Being part of this team is a great privilege. I started in the housekeeping department and was given the opportunity to take on a job as one of the front desk agents – completely out of my comfort zone. It’s been an awesome opportunity and I’m just loving it!
Connie
- You get exposure to other properties and roles, with opportunities to travel and work at different locations around BC
- You are part of a talented group of peers who you can lean on for insight and support
- You will be mentored by senior leaders who really care about you
- We have a full team of experts in key areas such as Finance, HR, Marketing, Revenue and Business Process that support your growth
- Learning workshops with an executive coach on a range of leadership-building topics
- PLUS, we are committed to expanding our operations into the future, both in hotel and restaurants. This expansion brings even more opportunities!
Shameless Do-Gooding
We’re Focusing On
Diversity, equity and inclusion are rooted in our culture, but we are committed to advancing our company in these areas. We are currently working with a third-party consultant to build our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and advance this journey while acting with intention, transparency and accountability.
• Create positive change
• Create greater awareness, understanding and empathy within our teams
• Build employee skills & knowledge to effectively manage tricky situations
• Amplify our company support and target our involvement in our communities
• Strive for a grassroots movement where change is driven by our teams
• Achieve & maintain a high level of employee inclusion and involvement
LGBTQ2+ Community
Indigenous Learning & Reconciliation
Anti-Racism
LGBTQ2+ Community
As a Pride at Work partner, we celebrate all of our employees and their gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Our commitment to the LGBTQ2+ community runs deep—and we are continually upgrading our training and onboarding programs for our team to create a more inclusive and informed environment. You can find Pride Progress flags and gender-neutral public washrooms at all of our properties, and campaigns that ensure that every guest and employee feels comfortable here.
We’re also the first hospitality chain to have all of our locations Rainbow Registered by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). Rainbow Registration is a national Canadian accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. Seeing a Rainbow Registered symbol indicates to consumers that the business meets a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ visitors feel safe, welcomed, and accepted. We’re especially proud to have established a revolutionary deadname operating procedure as a key priority in 2022. This ensures that neither guests nor staff who no longer identify with the gender and/or name on their government-issued ID do not need to worry about being deadnamed at our properties.
For the month of February in 2022, Hotel Zed unveiled unique, multimedia Progress Pride Flags in their lobbies and provided queer-friendly Valentine’s Day cards to include the queer community in a holiday that has traditionally overlooked the 2SLGBTQI+ community. It’s crucial to us that all of our marketing campaigns are inclusive and represent a diversity of family structures.
I feel like Accent Inns is my home because I can open-up to everyone and it feels so much like a family (more than my own family!) There is no discrimination, and I feel comfortable being myself which makes me feel truly free.
Jeraldine
Indigenous Learning & Reconciliation
We’re so grateful to be able to live and work on traditional, unceded territories of First Nations people, and we strive to build relationships with Indigenous communities and provide ongoing education for all employees at all levels.
When we opened Hotel Zed Tofino, we worked with three local writers to commission a story called ʔiisaak in the Garden (Respect in the Garden) It’s important to us that our guests understand the history of guardianship and activism in this beautiful land that we all enjoy. We were also the first accommodation partner to become part of the Tribal Park Allies—a community of businesses committed to supporting the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s vision of achieving a socially and ecologically just conservation economy, where every dollar spent supports the ecological protection and restoration of the Tribal Parks ancestral gardens and the resurgence of Tla-o-qui-aht culture and governance. We’re also working to build strong relationships with neighbouring nations: we’ve offered hotel rooms for elders to isolate in during the pandemic, and we hosted a ceremony with four hereditary chiefs to acknowledge and thank the Nuu-Chah-Nulth peoples for allowing us to be on their land.
Photo Credit: Mark Hobson
Since my first day at ROAR, I have felt nothing but support, positivity, love, and compassion for each other and Tofino. There are companies that talk-the-talk, but not many “walk-the-walk” like ROAR does. Working with such vibrant people in an equally vibrant environment makes this place very special and fun.
Kendra
Anti-Racism
Esteemed educator Roopa Cheema taught our Care Bear team (that’s what we call our Executive Leadership group) about power, privilege, and race in our society with monthly workshops. Roopa also led the Care Bears through a book club, where they read Policing Black Lives by Robyn Maynard and discussed every chapter.
This learning informs company-wide events like Anti Bullying Day, Orange Shirt Day and Mental Health Month where we celebrate diversity. These fun celebrations always include an educational component so the team can engage in meaningful conversations around BIPOC and social issues.
Diversity and inclusion are a constant topic in HR and recruitment, and a key priority for us at the hotels. We have a connected company culture where every employee feels accepted, valued, and has a sense of belonging. That’s what being in our Fam-Jam is all about! I love being part of an empathetic workplace, where everyone’s feelings are valued and acknowledged.
Julie
Diversity and inclusion are a constant topic in HR and recruitment, and a key priority for us at the hotels. We have a connected company culture where every employee feels accepted, valued, and has a sense of belonging. That’s what being in our Fam-Jam is all about! I love being part of an empathetic workplace, where everyone’s feelings are valued and acknowledged.
Julie
Caring is the word I use to describe Accent Inns. This company cares about the community and they care about the health and safety of their employees and guests. Most of all, they care enough to make sure that I KNOW that I am valued, that they will ALWAYS have my back and that they actually care about me as an individual, not just another employee. That is why I love working at Accent Inns.
Bonnie
I was really excited to hand out the gift cards. The workers reactions were priceless! They couldn’t believe that they were being recognized and it was so nice to do this for them. It made us all feel amazing to thank these grocery store workers that have done so much for us over the pandemic.
Lydia
When Variety families stay with us, we see the kids, their families and we get to know them. Unfortunately, some are losing their battle. Back in 2010 we had the very first Variety family stay with us. The girl sadly, after a hard fight, lost her battle with cancer at just three-years-old. We received a wonderful message from her grandmother recently thanking us for how we treated her. Relationships like that is why I hold our relationship with Variety so near and dear. My view is that although you can’t take their illness away, you can make them smile even just for that moment.
Sheena
Many of our employees take the bus every day and care about their drivers. BC Transit drivers are COVID heroes. They’ve been delivering service throughout the pandemic to get British Columbians where they need to go. We wanted to show them love, appreciation and thanks!
Mandy
The crazy part about this fund is that I didn’t have to ask or apply. My boss knows me and cares about me enough to actually know how I am doing. When she called me to tell me that they knew we were having a tough time and offered to pay for my daughter’s tutoring, I was taken back by emotions. My daughter (age 14) moved up three reading grades in just over three months. I genuinely love Accent Inns in so many ways and cannot be more thankful to work for a group of amazing people that live their values every day.
Lindsay
I love working here because of how evident it is that the company really looks out for our best interests. Investing in our personal development, providing ample benefits that are too plentiful to list, and truly offering a give and take relationship to create an amazing work life balance! This pond is full of stellar ducks I’m so grateful to swim with!
Jennie
I love working here because I work with the Ultimate Hugger – the staff are so supportive and fun and makes work not seem like work!
Laura
Why I love working here: great staff, awesome workplace culture, sweet benefits and lots of parties and celebrations!
Mary
I love working here because of Mandy Farmer. As a CEO, I feel she truly cares about each and every employee that works for her company. She is always excited to see us and talk with us. Knowing someone who cares that much about us in her position is amazing.
Verona
I love working here because of the family atmosphere we receive from Management. I have worked here for a very long time, and I have always felt cared for and taken care of by this company. What this company does for its employees is something I have never seen before.
Maria
I love this company because there is room for growth and opportunities. I have gone from working in laundry up to management in 3.5 years!
Crystal
I love working here because of our culture. I love how open management, VP’s, and even Mandy is to suggestions and ideas no matter who it is from. I also love the benefits of working here whether it be the great deals at other properties or to be able to give back to our community, in a fun way.
Emily
When I transitioned from Accent Inn Kelowna to Hotel Zed Kelowna, I was nervous about the change but was soon relieved as the team from Hotel Zed accepted me right away as family. There was really no surprise here as that is who we are!
Steph
I feel like Accent Inns is my home because I can open-up to everyone and it feels so much like a family (more than my own family!) There is no discrimination, and I feel comfortable being myself which makes me feel truly free.
Jeraldine
It’s a very welcoming environment where you can be yourself and there are no judgments. Everybody gets along with one another and it’s a sense of community where everyone supports each other.
Lori
I love the great team that I work with and the values we all live by. I love that we give back to the community and do fun initiatives as a team. I love learning new things within my role and supporting my team everyday.
Janine
For me, Accent Inns had my back while I was off for personal reasons for 2 years and I really appreciate it. We are treated like family. I also love that we are always innovating and constantly upgrading our standards and keeping relevant.
Madhu
I love doing morning yoga with the team as we stretch at the start of our housekeeping day – super fun and different from anywhere I’ve worked before. I love being so close to the ocean and nature as this is a special serene location. I work with an amazing team and the leadership is super nice and supportive
Jonathan
I like that we celebrate all the different cultures we have here. The scheduling is flexible which makes it easy to have a work-life balance and still enjoy coming to work. The work perks are great, and I especially appreciate the ‘Live Your Best Life’ program.
Karman
I love how diverse this company is and how I get to work and interact with lots of interesting people. The work perks are amazing, and I feel so cared about and genuinely feel like the company wants us to feel happy and loved.
Laura
After many years of being a stay-at-home Mom, I was nervous to re-enter the workforce, however, I was warmly welcomed at Hotel Zed Victoria. It was fun, friendly and flexible, allowing me to create a perfect balance between work and home. Through teamwork and dedication, I have made some of my very best friends and can’t imagine working anywhere else.
Ambrosia
I work front desk at Hotel Zed Victoria and I’ve been here for about 2 years while attending college. I’ve had a wonderful experience growing myself here professionally and personally, while working on my academic pursuits. Everyone here has been super supportive with my personal growth since I’ve started working at Zed and can’t imagine working anywhere else, because the people really make our hotel a special place.
Akshay
Hotel Zed is a great place to work, and they have all sorts of great opportunities. The work is varied, and I was even given the opportunity to work at one of the other hotels when they were in a pinch. There’s a great feeling of team spirit. I love the amazing staff meals prepared by ROAR and best of all, on days when I can finish early, I can go surfing right across the road at Chesterman Beach.
Avery
I love working at Hotel Zed because of what it stands for. I want to represent a company that reflects on my beliefs and values as a person, and this is by far the most inclusive, positive and humble place I have been employed at. Along with that, I have created a family here. There is a strong community who has your back throughout everything. My future goals and plans have always been accommodated to and an interest to everyone. I have been here 4 months and I still feel like I’m on vacation everyday even while working full-time. I wish everyone had a chance to experience a company like this.
Kaylan
Working at ROAR has been a joy! This community of people are becoming more like a family. Workers are supported and individuality is embraced. I love the involvement in local charities and organizations and of course the passion for food and service. There are many reasons to be proud to work for this company.
Brian
The quality of staff at Hotel Zed and ROAR are what make it an exceptional place to work. The community that I’ve found while working and living here is one that I’ve found belonging in and call my home. This is supported by a company that actually cares about its individual employees and values their mental health.
Russel
Since my first day at ROAR, I have felt nothing but support, positivity, love, and compassion for each other and Tofino. There are companies that talk-the-talk, but not many “walk-the-walk” like ROAR does. Working with such vibrant people in an equally vibrant environment makes this place very special and fun.
Kendra
Being part of this team is a great privilege. I started in the housekeeping department and was given the opportunity to take on a job as one of the front desk agents – completely out of my comfort zone. It’s been an awesome opportunity and I’m just loving it!
Connie
I enjoy working here because of the people that I meet. The staff is very helpful, and management is always there for us. Everyday I am doing something different, whether that is helping a guest bring stuff to their room, learning how to work TV’s or helping elderly guests with their luggage. Even if I am having a bad day, this place always puts a smile on my face when I walk through the door.
Jay
I feel valued with my contributions. There is so much room to grow, and I have got to learn so many different positions that allow me to continuously develop and build strong relationships. I love the people I work with which makes every day so much fun, but also have a great work-life balance.
Zareena
What We Stand For
We’re Focusing On
Diversity, equity and inclusion are rooted in our culture, but we are committed to advancing our company in these areas. We are currently working with a third-party consultant to build our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and advance this journey while acting with intention, transparency and accountability.
• Create positive change
• Create greater awareness, understanding and empathy within our teams
• Build employee skills & knowledge to effectively manage tricky situations
• Amplify our company support and target our involvement in our communities
• Strive for a grassroots movement where change is driven by our teams
• Achieve & maintain a high level of employee inclusion and involvement
LGBTQ2+ Community
Indigenous Learning & Reconciliation
Anti-Racism
LGBTQ2+ Community
As a Pride at Work partner, we celebrate all of our employees and their gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Our commitment to the LGBTQ2+ community runs deep—and we are continually upgrading our training and onboarding programs for our team to create a more inclusive and informed environment. You can find Pride Progress flags and gender-neutral public washrooms at all of our properties, and campaigns that ensure that every guest and employee feels comfortable here.
We’re also the first hospitality chain to have all of our locations Rainbow Registered by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). Rainbow Registration is a national Canadian accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. Seeing a Rainbow Registered symbol indicates to consumers that the business meets a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ visitors feel safe, welcomed, and accepted. We’re especially proud to have established a revolutionary deadname operating procedure as a key priority in 2022. This ensures that neither guests nor staff who no longer identify with the gender and/or name on their government-issued ID do not need to worry about being deadnamed at our properties.
For the month of February in 2022, Hotel Zed unveiled unique, multimedia Progress Pride Flags in their lobbies and provided queer-friendly Valentine’s Day cards to include the queer community in a holiday that has traditionally overlooked the 2SLGBTQI+ community. It’s crucial to us that all of our marketing campaigns are inclusive and represent a diversity of family structures.
I feel like Accent Inns is my home because I can open-up to everyone and it feels so much like a family (more than my own family!) There is no discrimination, and I feel comfortable being myself which makes me feel truly free.
Jeraldine
Indigenous Learning & Reconciliation
We’re so grateful to be able to live and work on traditional, unceded territories of First Nations people, and we strive to build relationships with Indigenous communities and provide ongoing education for all employees at all levels.
When we opened Hotel Zed Tofino, we worked with three local writers to commission a story called ʔiisaak in the Garden (Respect in the Garden) It’s important to us that our guests understand the history of guardianship and activism in this beautiful land that we all enjoy. We were also the first accommodation partner to become part of the Tribal Park Allies—a community of businesses committed to supporting the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s vision of achieving a socially and ecologically just conservation economy, where every dollar spent supports the ecological protection and restoration of the Tribal Parks ancestral gardens and the resurgence of Tla-o-qui-aht culture and governance. We’re also working to build strong relationships with neighbouring nations: we’ve offered hotel rooms for elders to isolate in during the pandemic, and we hosted a ceremony with four hereditary chiefs to acknowledge and thank the Nuu-Chah-Nulth peoples for allowing us to be on their land.
Photo Credit: Mark Hobson
Since my first day at ROAR, I have felt nothing but support, positivity, love, and compassion for each other and Tofino. There are companies that talk-the-talk, but not many “walk-the-walk” like ROAR does. Working with such vibrant people in an equally vibrant environment makes this place very special and fun.
Kendra
Anti-Racism
Esteemed educator Roopa Cheema taught our Care Bear team (that’s what we call our Executive Leadership group) about power, privilege, and race in our society with monthly workshops. Roopa also led the Care Bears through a book club, where they read Policing Black Lives by Robyn Maynard and discussed every chapter.
This learning informs company-wide events like Anti Bullying Day, Orange Shirt Day and Mental Health Month where we celebrate diversity. These fun celebrations always include an educational component so the team can engage in meaningful conversations around BIPOC and social issues.
Diversity and inclusion are a constant topic in HR and recruitment, and a key priority for us at the hotels. We have a connected company culture where every employee feels accepted, valued, and has a sense of belonging. That’s what being in our Fam-Jam is all about! I love being part of an empathetic workplace, where everyone’s feelings are valued and acknowledged.
Julie
Diversity and inclusion are a constant topic in HR and recruitment, and a key priority for us at the hotels. We have a connected company culture where every employee feels accepted, valued, and has a sense of belonging. That’s what being in our Fam-Jam is all about! I love being part of an empathetic workplace, where everyone’s feelings are valued and acknowledged.
Julie
Caring is the word I use to describe Accent Inns. This company cares about the community and they care about the health and safety of their employees and guests. Most of all, they care enough to make sure that I KNOW that I am valued, that they will ALWAYS have my back and that they actually care about me as an individual, not just another employee. That is why I love working at Accent Inns.
Bonnie
I was really excited to hand out the gift cards. The workers reactions were priceless! They couldn’t believe that they were being recognized and it was so nice to do this for them. It made us all feel amazing to thank these grocery store workers that have done so much for us over the pandemic.
Lydia
When Variety families stay with us, we see the kids, their families and we get to know them. Unfortunately, some are losing their battle. Back in 2010 we had the very first Variety family stay with us. The girl sadly, after a hard fight, lost her battle with cancer at just three-years-old. We received a wonderful message from her grandmother recently thanking us for how we treated her. Relationships like that is why I hold our relationship with Variety so near and dear. My view is that although you can’t take their illness away, you can make them smile even just for that moment.
Sheena
Many of our employees take the bus every day and care about their drivers. BC Transit drivers are COVID heroes. They’ve been delivering service throughout the pandemic to get British Columbians where they need to go. We wanted to show them love, appreciation and thanks!
Mandy
The crazy part about this fund is that I didn’t have to ask or apply. My boss knows me and cares about me enough to actually know how I am doing. When she called me to tell me that they knew we were having a tough time and offered to pay for my daughter’s tutoring, I was taken back by emotions. My daughter (age 14) moved up three reading grades in just over three months. I genuinely love Accent Inns in so many ways and cannot be more thankful to work for a group of amazing people that live their values every day.
Lindsay
I love working here because of how evident it is that the company really looks out for our best interests. Investing in our personal development, providing ample benefits that are too plentiful to list, and truly offering a give and take relationship to create an amazing work life balance! This pond is full of stellar ducks I’m so grateful to swim with!
Jennie
I love working here because I work with the Ultimate Hugger – the staff are so supportive and fun and makes work not seem like work!
Laura
Why I love working here: great staff, awesome workplace culture, sweet benefits and lots of parties and celebrations!
Mary
I love working here because of Mandy Farmer. As a CEO, I feel she truly cares about each and every employee that works for her company. She is always excited to see us and talk with us. Knowing someone who cares that much about us in her position is amazing.
Verona
I love working here because of the family atmosphere we receive from Management. I have worked here for a very long time, and I have always felt cared for and taken care of by this company. What this company does for its employees is something I have never seen before.
Maria
I love this company because there is room for growth and opportunities. I have gone from working in laundry up to management in 3.5 years!
Crystal
I love working here because of our culture. I love how open management, VP’s, and even Mandy is to suggestions and ideas no matter who it is from. I also love the benefits of working here whether it be the great deals at other properties or to be able to give back to our community, in a fun way.
Emily
When I transitioned from Accent Inn Kelowna to Hotel Zed Kelowna, I was nervous about the change but was soon relieved as the team from Hotel Zed accepted me right away as family. There was really no surprise here as that is who we are!
Steph
I feel like Accent Inns is my home because I can open-up to everyone and it feels so much like a family (more than my own family!) There is no discrimination, and I feel comfortable being myself which makes me feel truly free.
Jeraldine
It’s a very welcoming environment where you can be yourself and there are no judgments. Everybody gets along with one another and it’s a sense of community where everyone supports each other.
Lori
I love the great team that I work with and the values we all live by. I love that we give back to the community and do fun initiatives as a team. I love learning new things within my role and supporting my team everyday.
Janine
For me, Accent Inns had my back while I was off for personal reasons for 2 years and I really appreciate it. We are treated like family. I also love that we are always innovating and constantly upgrading our standards and keeping relevant.
Madhu
I love doing morning yoga with the team as we stretch at the start of our housekeeping day – super fun and different from anywhere I’ve worked before. I love being so close to the ocean and nature as this is a special serene location. I work with an amazing team and the leadership is super nice and supportive
Jonathan
I like that we celebrate all the different cultures we have here. The scheduling is flexible which makes it easy to have a work-life balance and still enjoy coming to work. The work perks are great, and I especially appreciate the ‘Live Your Best Life’ program.
Karman
I love how diverse this company is and how I get to work and interact with lots of interesting people. The work perks are amazing, and I feel so cared about and genuinely feel like the company wants us to feel happy and loved.
Laura
After many years of being a stay-at-home Mom, I was nervous to re-enter the workforce, however, I was warmly welcomed at Hotel Zed Victoria. It was fun, friendly and flexible, allowing me to create a perfect balance between work and home. Through teamwork and dedication, I have made some of my very best friends and can’t imagine working anywhere else.
Ambrosia
I work front desk at Hotel Zed Victoria and I’ve been here for about 2 years while attending college. I’ve had a wonderful experience growing myself here professionally and personally, while working on my academic pursuits. Everyone here has been super supportive with my personal growth since I’ve started working at Zed and can’t imagine working anywhere else, because the people really make our hotel a special place.
Akshay
Hotel Zed is a great place to work, and they have all sorts of great opportunities. The work is varied, and I was even given the opportunity to work at one of the other hotels when they were in a pinch. There’s a great feeling of team spirit. I love the amazing staff meals prepared by ROAR and best of all, on days when I can finish early, I can go surfing right across the road at Chesterman Beach.
Avery
I love working at Hotel Zed because of what it stands for. I want to represent a company that reflects on my beliefs and values as a person, and this is by far the most inclusive, positive and humble place I have been employed at. Along with that, I have created a family here. There is a strong community who has your back throughout everything. My future goals and plans have always been accommodated to and an interest to everyone. I have been here 4 months and I still feel like I’m on vacation everyday even while working full-time. I wish everyone had a chance to experience a company like this.
Kaylan
Working at ROAR has been a joy! This community of people are becoming more like a family. Workers are supported and individuality is embraced. I love the involvement in local charities and organizations and of course the passion for food and service. There are many reasons to be proud to work for this company.
Brian
The quality of staff at Hotel Zed and ROAR are what make it an exceptional place to work. The community that I’ve found while working and living here is one that I’ve found belonging in and call my home. This is supported by a company that actually cares about its individual employees and values their mental health.
Russel
Since my first day at ROAR, I have felt nothing but support, positivity, love, and compassion for each other and Tofino. There are companies that talk-the-talk, but not many “walk-the-walk” like ROAR does. Working with such vibrant people in an equally vibrant environment makes this place very special and fun.
Kendra
Being part of this team is a great privilege. I started in the housekeeping department and was given the opportunity to take on a job as one of the front desk agents – completely out of my comfort zone. It’s been an awesome opportunity and I’m just loving it!
Connie
I enjoy working here because of the people that I meet. The staff is very helpful, and management is always there for us. Everyday I am doing something different, whether that is helping a guest bring stuff to their room, learning how to work TV’s or helping elderly guests with their luggage. Even if I am having a bad day, this place always puts a smile on my face when I walk through the door.
Jay
I feel valued with my contributions. There is so much room to grow, and I have got to learn so many different positions that allow me to continuously develop and build strong relationships. I love the people I work with which makes every day so much fun, but also have a great work-life balance.