Dietzel International is an Alberta hospitality recruitment company, specializing in connecting top-tier hospitality talent with exceptional employers across Alberta, Canada. With over three decades of experience in hospitality recruitment, our agency has earned a reputation for excellence, integrity, and results. Whether you’re a luxury resort in Banff, a fine dining establishment in Calgary or a boutique hotel in Edmonton, we understand the local landscape—and we know how to find the right people to support your vision.
Why Albertans Choose Dietzel International?
Personalized Experience:
Dietzel International takes every effort to make our clients’ staff management goals a stress free, cost effective and enjoyable experience. Our dedication to providing the highest level of personalized customer service will be apparent throughout every step of the job recruitment process.
Industry Expertise:
Founded and operated by Thomas Dietzel, an international hospitality professional and executive chef, Dietzel International brings deep industry knowledge to every recruitment project. We understand the unique demands of restaurants, hotels, event venues, and tourism operators. We tailor our search to meet your specific needs—whether it’s for a seasonal team or executive-level leadership.
Local Knowledge, Global Reach:
Based in Canada, we serve employers throughout Alberta and beyond. With access to a vast database of local talent and international candidates, we provide fast, flexible, and high-quality management recruitment solutions. From Calgary’s fast-paced urban scene to Alberta’s most remote lodges and resorts, we match the right talent to the right opportunity.
Alberta’s Full-Service Recruitment Agency
Our services cover the full spectrum of hospitality hiring:
- Executive Search (GM, F&B Directors, Executive Chefs)
- Mid-Level Management (Sous Chefs, Restaurant Managers, Guest Services Managers)
- Seasonal & Contract Staffing
- International Recruitment Support
What Sets Us Apart?
- Thorough Vetting Process: We go beyond resumes. Every candidate is interviewed, reference-checked, and evaluated for skill, culture fit, and long-term potential.
- Personalized Service: We work one-on-one with hiring managers to understand your business goals, staffing challenges, and brand values.
- Speed and Reliability: We know how important it is to fill roles quickly—especially during peak season, confidential recruitment searches, or unexpected turnover. Our team responds promptly and proactively.
- Retention Focus: Our recruitment hires are made to last. We emphasize quality recruitment hospitality matches to minimize turnover and build strong hospitality teams.
Looking for Hospitality Talent in Alberta?
Whether you’re building a new hospitality management team or filling a critical vacancy, Dietzel International is your trusted recruitment partner. Let us help you source dependable, passionate, hospitality management professionals who will elevate your guest experience and grow your brand.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or submit a management recruitment request.
Alberta Hospitality Recruitment Services
Hotels
Our hotel hospitality recruitment teams’ collective experiences working within the hotel industry give us the competitive edge required to supply your hotel with the best and brightest professional talent.
Restaurants
This is where Dietzel International excels. If you have a restaurant position to fill we most likely have the ideal applicant already in our system.
Cruise Ships
Our dedicated cruise ship hospitality recruitment team has the experience and qualified professionals to supply any cruise ship with top level executives, chefs, managers and hospitality staff positions. We have well established relationships within this industry.
Casinos
Our long standing relationships within the international casino and gaming industries give us the competitive edge and experience required to supply your business with successful, motivated and intelligent professional talent.
Senior Living
We have over 20 years of experience placing top tier management and hospitality positions with private and public senior care facilities and retirement homes throughout the World.
Catering Companies
Finding the perfect hospitality placements for your catering company is where we excel. Dietzel International has 20 years of experience working with catering companies to locate the best and brightest professional talent available.
Remote Locations
Recruitment specialists for fishing lodges, remote hotels, resorts and remote camp catering services.
Private Chefs
Dietzel International specializes in sourcing and selecting the best individuals for elite corporate and domestic Chef positions around the world.
Yachts & Charters
Looking for talented chefs and stewards for your private yacht, charter or ocean tour business? You have come to the right place. See how we can meet your specialized hospitality recruitment requirements.
Alberta Employment Update 2025
1. 2025 Labour Market Summary
Job growth: In 2024 Alberta added approximately 100,000 jobs (+4.0%), double the national average of +2.0%. However, the momentum has slowed: employment growth is projected at 1.9% in 2025, followed by 1.6% in 2026, the slowest rate since the post-COVID era The Albertan.
Unemployment: After a decline to 6.7% in January 2025, the unemployment rate rose to 7.1% in March, and was around 7.2% by May Statistics Canada
Participation rate: Sustained at a modest ~69%, constrained by slower business hiring and an aging workforce .
2. Workforce Demographics & Migration
Population surge: Alberta continues to lead Canada in interprovincial migration – net gain of ~43,750 people in 2023–24 alone. That surge boosted labour force growth but outpaced job creation, putting upward pressure on unemployment.
Youth workforce: Youth unemployment (ages 15–24) is particularly acute at ~17% in May 2025, compared to 14% nationally.
Services Sectors
Accommodation & food services added ~11,500 jobs in 2024, surpassing pre‑COVID levels.
Public administration grew by ~11,300 jobs; health care & social assistance, as well as manufacturing, each added over 10,000 roles.
The professional, scientific & technical services sector has seen rapid growth (up ~15% between 2021–2022, ~28,700 jobs), driven by digital and advisory roles.
4. Wages & Productivity
Average weekly earnings (AWE) rose 3.5% in 2024, the fastest pace in a decade and outpacing inflation — though many lower-wage sectors still struggled.
In energy extraction, AWE averaged $2,970/week (+2.3%).
In management and arts/entertainment, earnings grew ~10.3%, reaching $2,171 and $733, respectively.
Productivity: Value per hour dipped ~1% in Alberta in 2024, part of broader Canadian trends. Still, Alberta maintains the highest productivity among provinces — largely due to resource-sector output.
5. Labour Shortages & Skills Demand
A tightening market in 2025 due to mega-projects and national labour constraints is expected to drive further wage pressure (~3.6% wage rises forecast) and increase reliance on skilled foreign workers in trades such as crane operators, pipefitters, and scaffolders.
Digital skills are in high demand: roles like data analysts, software developers, and business intelligence professionals are among the fastest‑growing occupations. Logistics/warehousing also continues to expand post‑pandemic demand.
Rising demand in healthcare, especially for home‑health aides and licensed practical nurses, as the population ages and shortages persist .