Tourism HR Canada

Name: Tourism HR Canada
Address: 275 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P5H9, CA
Telephone: +16132316949

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Tourism HR Canada is a national organization working with stakeholders to identify and address labour market issues in the Canadian tourism sector.

Tourism HR Canada is a national organization working to identify and address labour market issues in the Canadian tourism sector. Its main goals include improving the quality and mobility of the tourism workforce and supplying tourism businesses with the labour market intelligence they need to plan for and overcome their current and future human resource challenges. Tourism HR Canada is recognized

as a global leader in setting occupational standards, building competency frameworks, developing occupational training and certification programs under the emerit brand, conducting research into the tourism labour market, and analyzing the resulting data to plan and implement HR strategies for the industry. In addition, Tourism HR Canada performs consulting services for all sectors in occupational training and instructional design, assessment tools and certification programs, human resource planning and strategy, and labour market research and analysis. Our team has worked with private companies, educational organizations, professional associations, and all levels of government, both in Canada and internationally.

08/31/2026

Calgary-area tourism and hospitality employers: will you be hiring this fall?

Tourism HR Canada and the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) are hosting an Inclusive Tourism Hiring Fair in September.

Meet motivated job seekers with disabilities who are ready to work—and ready to make an impact on your team.

This free event is designed for employers who are actively hiring in September and October and are looking to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.

📍 Where: Calgary, AB
📅 When: September 14, 2026
🕘 Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Spots are limited. Register now and secure your next great hire: TourismHR.ca/Calgary

Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association

08/28/2026

What if your career could take you anywhere? Canada's tourism industry is growing, creating endless opportunities. From destination development and marketing to tech, sustainability, and community engagement, tourism is so much bigger than people realize.

Tourism professionals from across the country share how the industry offers meaningful career pathways, connection to community and culture, and the chance to make a difference.

Tourism is so much more than a job—it’s an industry full of possibilities. Where will it take you?

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Our thanks to the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Tourism Industry Association of BC for the opportunity to film these inspiring words, to all who shared their stories, and to SandBay Entertainment for weaving them together.

Indigenous Tourism Canada
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC)
SandBay Entertainment

08/20/2026

TODAY! Join us at 1 p.m. Eastern to learn about the Propel Student Work Placement Program.

Specially designed to support tourism operations of all shapes and sizes, Propel offers wage subsidies for hosting work-integrated learning placements.

Students can be from any field of study, from business to the arts, IT to HR.

Plus: students get free access to Emerit online courses to help with onboarding.

Applications for summer and fall are open! Learn who qualifies and how to apply at today's webinar.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2R5lu39NSM642efPvuiHIg #

08/19/2026

Tourism HR Canada and the Culinary Tourism Alliance are collaborating to strengthen Canada’s culinary and agritourism workforce.

We’re excited to blend our expertise, resources, and networks to support this rapidly growing industry—and the people who make it possible.

Together, we'll help:
• Advance labour market intelligence and research
• Support clearer pathways for skills development and career growth
• Bring workforce priorities to the forefront

Culinary and agritourism businesses strengthen local economies, celebrate regional identity, and create meaningful work opportunities across Canada. This partnership will ensure operators and professionals have the insights and resources they need to succeed.

Learn more about the partnership: https://tourismhr.ca/tourism-hr-canada-and-culinary-tourism-alliance-launch-national-workforce-partnership/

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RH Tourisme Canada et l’Alliance du tourisme culinaire s'associent pour renforcer le capital humain des secteurs du tourisme culinaire et de l’agrotourisme au Canada.

Nous sommes ravis de mettre en commun notre expertise, nos ressources et nos réseaux afin de soutenir ce secteur en pleine expansion, ainsi que les personnes qui le font vivre.

Ensemble, nous contribuerons à :
• Faire progresser l’analyse du marché du travail et la recherche
• Favoriser des parcours plus clairs en matière de développement des compétences et d’évolution de carrière
• Mettre en avant les priorités relatives à la main-d’œuvre

Les entreprises des secteurs du tourisme culinaire et de l’agrotourisme renforcent les économies locales, mettent en valeur l’identité régionale et créent des opportunités d’emploi enrichissantes partout au Canada. Ce partenariat permettra aux exploitants et aux professionnels de disposer des connaissances et des ressources nécessaires à leur réussite.

Pour en savoir plus : https://tourismhr.ca/fr/rh-tourisme-canada-et-lalliance-du-tourisme-culinaire-lancent-un-partenariat-national-en-matiere-de-main-doeuvre/

Culinary Tourism Alliance

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Tourism employment continues to have a strong summer! 🏖️

The latest Labour Force Survey shows another bump: for the second month in a row, it's increased 4% from the previous month. Nearly 90,000 people found work in tourism between June and July.

The unemployment rate in tourism held steady at around 4.4%, remaining below the economy-wide average of 6.7% (calculated using seasonally unadjusted data).

Tourism’s share of all employment in Canada rose to 11%.

For youth, that percentage was a significant 27.7%.

Get the full scoop, including industry group and provincial stats, unemployment rates, part-time vs full-time employment, and hours worked in our latest Labour Force Survey Snapshot. 🔍

Find it here: TourismHR.ca/Snapshot 🔗

08/12/2026

Hiring a post-secondary student for a co-op or internship can benefit your business—and nurture talent. 🌱

Specially designed to support tourism operations of all shapes and sizes, the Propel Student Work Placement Program offers wage subsidies for hosting work-integrated learning placements.

Students can be from any field of study, from business to the arts, IT to HR.

Plus: students get free access to Emerit online courses to help with onboarding.

Applications for summer and fall are open! Learn who qualifies and how to apply at our next webinar, taking place Thursday, August 20, at 1 p.m. Eastern.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2R5lu39NSM642efPvuiHIg #

08/05/2026

More than one in four employed young Canadians works in tourism.

Between April and June, tourism welcomed 127,800 more young workers, increasing the sector's share of youth employment from 26.4% to 27.3%. And these numbers come before many high school students had started their summer jobs.

Tourism is where countless careers begin.

Whether it's a first job at a restaurant, hotel, attraction, campground, event, or travel business, young people gain more than a paycheque. They build confidence, learn to work as part of a team, solve problems, communicate with customers, and develop skills they'll use for the rest of their careers—no matter where those careers take them.

With opportunities in every community across Canada, tourism opens doors for the next generation of workers.

Visit our Tourism Employment Tracker for more insights into Canada's tourism workforce: TourismHR.ca/Tracker

07/29/2026

Tourism activity accounted for 1.76% of economy-wide gross domestic product, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in 2025.

🔗For more info: https://ow.ly/vu4w50ZrV0q.

07/16/2026

As summer heats up, so does tourism employment! ☀️

The latest Labour Force Survey shows another bump in tourism employment: up nearly 4% from the previous month.

Tourism’s share of all employment in Canada rose to 10.5%, surpassing last month, last year, and even pre-pandemic 2019.

What's more: over a quarter of all working youth held jobs in tourism, building skills and experience they'll carry through their careers.

Get the full scoop, including industry group and provincial stats, unemployment rates, part-time vs full-time employment, and hours worked in our latest Labour Force Survey Snapshot. 🔍

Find it here: TourismHR.ca/Snapshot 🔗

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275 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON
K1P5H9

Telephone

+16132316949

Website

https://tourismhr.ca/

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