Tourism HR Canada

“Travel as a Force for Good”: Canadian Tourism Awards Employee of the Year Winner

Press Release /

Tourism HR Canada congratulates Kaleigh Potts, Client Services Team Lead at Adventure Canada, who was this year’s recipient of the Tourism HR Canada Employee of the Year Award. Kaleigh accepted the award at the Canadian Tourism Awards gala, part of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s annual Tourism Congress. Kaleigh has been a valued member […]

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Help Shape Recovery Planning: Compensation Study Now Open

Labour Market Information /

Tourism HR Canada is conducting a compensation study for the Canadian tourism and hospitality sector. Our aim is to get a comprehensive picture of how tourism business operators think about compensation within the context of COVID-19 recovery, and the ongoing labour crunch affecting the sector. The data that we collect will help develop a profile

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An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy

Press Release /

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. The new plan demonstrates strong determination by the government to address economic and labour force needs through the immigration system. The plan increases the number of applications under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Family Reunification Program, which could open opportunities for tourism

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Addressing HR Barriers for Tourism Businesses

Workforce Recovery /

Finding practical, timely solutions to labour challenges was a key topic at the recent Travel Nunavut Conference & AGM. Dena Maxwell, Tourism HR Canada’s Director of Workforce Development, joined Clarence Synard, President, Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Shawn Lester, Owner, Lester Landau, to address HR Barriers for Tourism Businesses: How do we normalize hiring

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Hybrid Work on the Rise—Is There a Fit for Tourism?

HR Practices, Labour Market Information, Workforce Recovery /

Working from home and hybrid work were necessities in many industries throughout the pandemic, and numerous employers have continued to offer these options. Tourism employment provides much less opportunity for this type of work, however roles within tourism operations—finance, marketing, HR, and others—could see these arrangements become more sought after. With stiff competition for labour,

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Finalists Announced for Canadian Tourism Awards

Press Release /

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has announced the finalists of its annual Canadian Tourism Awards—the standard of excellence for businesses and organizations in tourism that recognizes success, leadership, and innovation in the industry. Tourism HR Canada congratulates all of this year’s finalists, and is honoured to sponsor two awards categories this year: Employee

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Modest Increase for Tourism Labour Force

Labour Market Information /

Canadian Tourism Labour Market Snapshot On the whole, the tourism sector[1] remained relatively stable compared to September, although that sectoral stability is masking some shifts at the industry group level[2]. Across the sector, there were modest increases in the labour force and in employment, and the total hours worked continued to narrow the gap between

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An Uneven Recovery: Tourism Employment Profiles

Labour Market Information /

Tourism HR Canada has released a series of resources to provide snapshots of tourism employment recovery. These four profiles share national and regional employment demand projections, as well as more detailed looks at labour market information for three key demographic groups: immigrants, Indigenous peoples, and youth. Findings from Tourism HR Canada’s report Canadians’ Attitudes Toward

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Tourism HR Canada Strengthens Labour Market Intelligence Team

Labour Market Information /

Tourism’s recovery demands timely labour market research and analysis to inform smart, strategic programs and policies. As the trusted source for this data, Tourism HR Canada is pleased to announce the expansion of its Labour Market Intelligence team, as it welcomes a new Vice-President and a new Director. Isabelle de Bruyn will lead the team

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Help Shape Certification for Accommodations Professionals

Emerit /

Join Tourism HR Canada for industry consultations to update its Emerit Professional Certification Programs. Tourism HR Canada is looking for Directors of Housekeeping and Hotel General Managers to participate in a number of development activities to update the nationally recognized Emerit certification programs for these two occupations. The various activities include phone interviews, virtual consultation

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