“The future of Alberta’s visitor economy depends on a thriving tourism and hospitality sector being able to meet the increasing demands of visitor traffic throughout the province. We’ve listened to stakeholders as they’ve shared concerns about the persistent labour shortages within their industry, and this new stream is a direct response to those challenges.”
- Muhammad Yaseen, Alberta Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism
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Key Points of the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream
The Alberta Tourism and Hospitality stream is for individuals who have been working in tourism and hospitality for 6 months or more, and have a valid full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an approved employer in the tourism industry.
Apply to the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality stream via the AAIP portal.
- Target Audience: Temporary foreign workers currently living and working in Alberta's tourism and hospitality industry.
- Goal: Address labour shortages in the province's tourism sector.
- Eligibility:
- A minimum 6 months of experience in a relevant tourism/hospitality role.
- Valid full-time job offer from an approved Alberta employer in the same industry.
- Currently residing in Alberta with a valid work permit with a positive LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
- Application Process: Apply directly through the AAIP portal.
- Benefits: Offers a pathway to permanent residency in Alberta.
- Timeline: Launched March 1, 2024, with a limited number of applications being accepted.
- The maximum number of initial applications has been met and applications are closed for now.
- The next intake stage will be opened once these applications have been reviewed.
- Check back for information on the second intake phase.
Processing will be prioritized by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
Note: If you have an existing AAIP application as of March 1, 2024, you are not eligible to apply to the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
Types Of Employers Included In Alberta's New Stream for Tourism and Hospitality Workers
Approved Alberta Tourism and Hospitality employers include:
- Art Galleries, Art Museums, Interpretive Centres, Museums
- Game Farms, Zoos
- Billiard Parlours, Bowling Alleys, Pool Halls
- Driving Ranges, Golf Courses
- Chairlifts, Gondolas, Ski Instruction, Ski Resorts
- Casino Halls, Dance Halls
- Arenas, Stadiums, Race Tracks
- Wildlife and Wilderness Associations, Tour Guides, Tourist Promotion, Park Associations
- Coffee Shops, Drive-In Restaurants, Restaurants, Take-Out Services, Bartending Services
- Bed and Breakfast, Cabins and Motels, Convention Centres
- Amusement Parks and Rec Resorts, Hot Air Ballooning, Boats, Pleasure and Water Tours, Campsites
- Hostels, Bingo Halls, Airports
- Private Clubs, Sporting Clubs, Fitness Clubs and Gun Clubs
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