Newcomers to Canada
Newcomers to Canada
The tourism sector offers a variety of employment options, from part-time, entry-level jobs to fulfilling full-time careers.
Canada is currently experiencing a labour shortage in the tourism sector which means there are more opportunities than ever before! Whether you are already living in Canada, or hoping to move here, a job in tourism can be a gateway into the Canadian workforce.
View Job Opportunities or Careers to learn more about the many different types of tourism occupations.
In general, newcomers living outside of Canada and interested in working in Canada must have a work permit issued by the Canadian government and, in some cases, a job offer from a Canadian employer.
Other resources
Working in Canada in Tourism gateway – provides information related to the stages of moving to and settling in Canada and finding employment in the tourism sector. On the gateway, you will be able to find career planning tools, training resources, as well as information on immigration options and third-party recruiters. This is valuable information to consider before you ask (and pay) someone to help you find a tourism job in Canada.
Government of Canada's Going to Canada portal – can help you assess your eligibility to work in Canada and obtain information on the immigration process itself.
Government of Canada's Working in Canada Tool – can help you produce a customized report for tourism occupations with information job opportunities based on geographic location and guidance on foreign credential assessment services.
Foreign Credentials Referral Office’s Tourism Fact Sheet – contains basic information on requirements for working in Canada's tourism sector and resources offered by the CTHRC.
FAST quiz – free self-assessment tool that can help you identify your transferable skills (the skills learned through past job or career experience) and how to apply them to a specific tourism occupation.
www.emerit.ca – contains information on CTHRC’s training and certification products for career seekers and employees in the tourism sector, including for newcomers.
Ready to Work Program - national training program designed to assist people with transitions in the workforce. The program offers a mix of classroom and on-the-job training that provides participants with the competencies required for employment in tourism.