Dear future neighbour,
The requirements for Alberta Tourism and Hospitality stream has been released.
This immigration stream targets most occupations classified under TEER 4 and 5 of the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
To qualify for this stream, candidates must have language proficiency in either English or French of only CLB level 4 which is equivalent to the popular IELTS test of 4.5 bands in listening, 4 in speaking and writing, and 3.5 in reading.
See below requirements for the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream:
1. Candidates must have a minimum of high school education in Canada or must have completed a high school education outside Canada that has been certified by the Education Credential Assessment (ECA).
Tradespeople with a valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) are also eligible.
2. When submitting application and when it’s being evaluated by AAIP, candidates must have a valid job with an eligible employer in the tourism and hospitality sector as well as reside and work in Alberta. Candidates must also possess a current work permit issued in line with a favourable Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for a job that qualifies.
3. To be eligible to apply, candidate must have worked full-time (30 hours per week);
- in one of the qualified occupations for at least six consecutive months,
- or
- a minimum of 780 hours with an authorized employer in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Additionally, the experience at work:
- must have been for the same company as the one you are currently working for in Alberta;
- ought to have been paid;
- if completed in Alberta or Canada, must have received approval from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada with a valid temporary residency status.
4. To be eligible, candidate must have a legitimate full-time work offer or employment contract in an eligible occupation and for the same Albertan company as your current job, also the necessary 780 hours of work experience over the course of six consecutive months.
Your eligible Albertan employer must also sign your job offer, stating that it meets the following requirements:
- continuous, paid work under an employer-employee relationship
- full-time work, defined as a minimum of 30 hours per week
- employment for 12 months or more
Wages and benefits must meet or exceed the requirements set out in your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
OR
meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta as set out on the Alis website.
See below List of Eligible Occupations for Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream
| Occupation | Noc Code | TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness | 54100 | 4 |
| Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 | 0 |
| Accommodation service managers | 60031 | 0 |
| Food service supervisors | 62020 | 2 |
| Chefs | 62200 | 2 |
| Cooks | 63200 | 3 |
| Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses | 64300 | 4 |
| Bartenders | 64301 | 4 |
| Hotel front desk clerks | 64314 | 4 |
| Tour and travel guides | 64320 | 4 |
| Outdoor sports and recreational guides | 64322 | 4 |
| Food and beverage servers | 65200 | 5 |
| Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 65201 | 5 |
| Support occupations in accommodation, travel, and facilities set-up services | 65210 | 5 |
| Light-duty cleaners | 65310 | 5 |
| Specialized cleaners | 65311 | 5 |
| Janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners | 65312 | 5 |
| Dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations | 65320 | 5 |
See Below Eligible Sector Association
The Albertan employer must be a member of one of these approved sector associations.
| Sector association | Sector |
| Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) | Accommodations |
| Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association (ABBA) | Accommodations |
| Restaurants Canada | Food and Beverage |
| Indigenous Tourism Alberta | Indigenous Tourism |
| Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) | Recreation and Entertainment |
| Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) | Recreation and Entertainment |
| Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) | Recreation and Entertainment |
| Alberta Golf Association | Recreation and Entertainment |
| Convention Centres Canada (CCC) | Meetings, Conventions, and Incentive Tourism |
| Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA) | Tourism and Hospitality |
| Alberta Hospitality Association | Tourism and Hospitality |
| Tourism HR Canada | Tourism and Hospitality |
| Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) | Tourism and Hospitality |
See below Eligible Industries and Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB)
The Albertan employer must be a member of an authorized sector association at the time of the application.
| WCB industry code | Eligible WCB industries and exempt activities | Sample activities |
| 80701 | Museums/Art Galleries | Art Galleries, Art Museums, Interpretive Centres, Museums |
| 80703 | Zoos/Game Farms | Game Farms and Zoos |
| 85300 | Bowling Alleys/Billiard Parlours | Billiard parlours, Bowling Alleys, and pool halls |
| 85900 | Golf Clubs/Ranges | Operation of Driving Ranges and Golf Courses |
| 85904 | Ski Resorts/Gondolas | Operation of Chairlifts, Gondolas, Ski Instruction, Ski Resorts |
| 85916 | Casinos/Dance Halls | Casino Halls and Dance Halls |
| 85919 | Arenas/Stadiums | Arenas, Stadiums, and Race Tracks |
| 85925 | Travel Agency/Motor Association | Operation of Wildlife and Wilderness Associations, Tour Guides, Tourist Promotion, Park Associations |
| 87501 | Restaurants/Catering | Operation of Coffee Shops, Drive-In Restaurants, Restaurants, Take-Out Services, and Bartending Services |
| 87503 | Hotels/Convention Centres | Operation of Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins and Motels, and Convention Centres |
| 87600 | Sports and Recreation | Operation of Amusement Parks and Recreation Resorts, Hot Air Ballooning, Boats, Pleasure and Water Tours, Campsites |
| 89702 | Property Management/Hostels | Operation of Hostels, Bingo Halls, and Airports |
| 87508 | Private Clubs | Private Clubs, Sporting Clubs, Fitness Clubs and Gun Clubs |
| Multiple | Operation of a Curling Rink | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
| Multiple | Operation of an Ice Skating Rink | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
| Multiple | Operation of a Cricket Field | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
| Multiple | Operation of a Convention Bureau | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
| Multiple | Operation of an Information Bureau | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
| Multiple | Promotions, sports and entertainment | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
| Multiple | Professional sports | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries and codes |
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