Sun Peaks Resort/Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Earn 2025 Great Place To Work Certificationâ„¢

Sun Peaks Resort is thrilled to announce that it has been officially Certified™ by Great Place To Work®! The prestigious designation is based entirely on what current employees say about their work experience. From the latest survey, 77% of employees said it’s a great place to work. Sun Peaks Resort proudly owns and operates the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel, also included in this certification. 

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

"Great Place To Work Certification™ is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. "By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Sun Peaks Resort/Sun Peaks Grand Hotel stand out as a top tier company to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."

For Helen Davies, Chief People and Culture Officer at Sun Peaks Resort and Sun Peaks Grand Hotel, this certification reinforces what employees already know: Sun Peaks is a special place to work.

"We are honoured to receive this formal recognition," says Davies. “This is a reflection of our commitment to employee programs and experiences that matter most, as well as the contributions of our employees in co-creating a workplace and company culture that our teams are proud to be a part of. As a world-class tourism destination, we know our employees make a difference in delivering an exceptional guest experience and we thank them for their dedication and passion, and for their honest feedback.”

Sun Peaks Resort/Sun Peaks Grand Hotel employ over 200 team members and another 600+ seasonal team members during the winter ski season. Employee feedback is an integral part of understanding what’s working well and where improvements or changes need to happen, and the action planning to support. Recent efforts have focused on: 

Enabling leaders to inspire with intention, based on refreshed company values and a robust leadership development program.

Further enhancing the experience for new hires, to ensure they are set up for success.

Investing in new technology to enhance communication, collaboration, and efficiency. 

As part of the company’s commitment to employee dialogue, a highlight for 2024 included launching a new employee-led committee: Kaleidoscope. This group represents departmental and demographic diversity, bringing employee perspectives to the table and acting as a sounding board for leadership on new initiatives and ideas. 

With this new Great Place To Work Certification™, the leadership team looks forward to greater external recognition, celebrating their employees, further enhancing workplace culture, and continuing to attract top talent by positioning the great benefits of working for Sun Peaks Resort and Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.