Accommodations and transportation lead sector to higher ground, but travel services takes a hit Overall, the tourism sector[1] in April saw moderate improvement over the previous month[2], with employment up 1.1%. The sector was in a stronger position than it was last year in terms of labour force and employment, although unemployment was also slightly […]
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If you want to attract, recruit, and retain skilled workers for peak performance in your workplace, you need to know that your total compensation package is competitive. The Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study provides a wealth of information on wage rates by region and industry, and some high-level observations on trends in perks and benefits. Tourism HR
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Tourism HR Canada took part in several Tourism Week 2023 festivities and events in Ottawa, joining tourism colleagues and government officials from across the country in celebrating tourism as a key economic driver and employer, as well as its vital role in inclusion, diversity, and reconciliation. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) hosted a
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Join us for industry consultations to develop Tourism HR Canada’s Emerit Micro-Certification Exams. Tourism HR Canada is looking for Line Cooks, Chefs, Sous Chefs, and cooking instructors/educators from anywhere in Canada for a unique opportunity to collaborate on the creation of micro-certification exams. We are seeking individuals who: The various activities include phone interviews, virtual
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Some stability, but tourism sector still below 2019 levels Overall, the tourism sector[1] in March saw modest growth over the previous month[2], but also a slight increase in unemployment. The labour force had grown by nearly 22,000, while employment grew only by 4,200. Unemployment increased from 5.2% in February to 6.0% in March. The sector
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Discover Tourism shifts the narrative on career opportunities Ottawa, April 4, 2023 – Travel is rebounding from the COVID pandemic more quickly than expected, with widespread global interest in experiencing all that Canada has to offer, but Canadian tourism businesses are operating with more than 100,000 fewer workers than they were in 2019. Tourism HR
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With summer fast approaching against the backdrop of a very tight labour market, many businesses may be feeling squeezed as they look to ramp up their seasonal workforce. Particularly for operators whose tried-and-true methods of local recruitment just aren’t pulling in the usual numbers of staff, the coming surge in demand for your services may
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Tourism HR Canada is excited to collaborate with the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) for a special set of one-hour webinars: the Building a Resilient & Vibrant Workforce series. Our panel of experts will discuss workforce development, immigration, labour market trends, and innovation. Experts from Indigenous Tourism Ontario will present on attracting, building, and
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As part of the federally funded Workforce Recovery project and the update of the Emerit Certification Program, Tourism HR Canada welcomed two groups of dedicated industry professionals in Ottawa in early March 2023. Fifteen Hotel General Managers and 13 Directors of Housekeeping from across the country, representing a variety of establishments and workplace environments, gathered
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Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence Just under half (47%) of workers in Canada either witnessed or experienced inappropriate sexualized or discriminatory behavior in a work-related setting in the previous year.[1] Tourism HR Canada has just launched Make Safe, a training program aimed at mitigating sexual harassment in the tourism and hospitality industry. Just as in other
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