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Want to get Permanent Residency in Alberta? This stream might be the one for you!
In the heart of Alberta’s vibrant tourism and hospitality sector lies a promising opportunity for temporary foreign workers. The Tourism and Hospitality Stream offers a pathway for those already contributing to the industry to secure their future with a full-time job offer from a qualifying Alberta employer.
If you’re someone from this field of work and want to get Permanent Residency for Alberta under this stream, given below are the eligibility requirements for it!
Approved Employer Requirements:
Candidates must have a full-time job offer from a single, approved Tourism and Hospitality employer. These employers are pivotal players in the sector, primarily engaging in eligible industry activities outlined by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.
Here’s a list of eligible WCB industries:
| Eligible WCB industries and exempt activities | WCB industry code | Sample activities |
|---|---|---|
| Museums/Art Galleries | 80701 | Art Galleries, Art Museums, Interpretive Centres, Museums |
| Zoos/Game Farms | 80703 | Game Farms, Zoos |
| Bowling Alleys/Billiard Parlours | 85300 | Billiard Parlours, Bowling Alleys, Pool Halls |
| Golf Clubs/Ranges | 85900 | Operation of Driving Ranges, Golf Courses |
| Ski Resorts/Gondolas | 85904 | Operation of Chairlifts, Gondolas, Ski Instruction, Ski Resorts |
| Casinos/Dance Halls | 85916 | Casino Halls, Dance Halls |
| Arenas/Stadiums | 85919 | Arenas, Stadiums, Race Tracks |
| Travel Agency/Motor Association | 85925 | Operation of Wildlife and Wilderness Associations, Tour Guides, Tourist Promotion, Park Associations |
| Restaurants/Catering | 87501 | Operation of Coffee Shops, Drive-In Restaurants, Restaurants, Take-Out Services, Bartending Services |
| Hotels/Convention Centres | 87503 | Operation of Bed and Breakfast, Cabins and Motels, Convention Centres |
| Sports and Recreation | 87600 | Operation of Amusement Parks and Rec Resorts, Hot Air Ballooning, Boats, Pleasure and Water Tours, Campsites |
| Property Management/Hostels | 89702 | Operation of Hostels, Bingo Halls, Airports |
| Private Clubs | 87508 | Private Clubs, Sporting Clubs, Fitness Clubs and Gun Clubs |
| Operation of a Curling Rink | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
| Operation of an Ice Skating Rink | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
| Operation of a Cricket Field | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
| Operation of a Convention Bureau | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
| Operation of an Information Bureau | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
| Promotions, sports and entertainment | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
| Professional sports | Multiple | Activity is identified within multiple WCB industries/codes |
Occupation and Employment Requirements:
Candidates must work in one of the eligible occupations outlined by the stream. These occupations include program leaders, food service supervisors, chefs, and more. Candidates must demonstrate at least six consecutive months of full-time employment with their current Alberta employer in one of these eligible occupations.
Here’s a list of eligible occupations:
| NOC code (2021) | Occupation | NOC TEER category |
|---|---|---|
| 54100 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness* | 4 |
| 60030 | Restaurant and food services managers | 0 |
| 60031 | Accommodation service managers | 0 |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors | 2 |
| 62200 | Chefs | 2 |
| 63200 | Cooks | 3 |
| 64300 | Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses | 4 |
| 64301 | Bartenders | 4 |
| 64314 | Hotel front desk clerks | 4 |
| 64320 | Tour and travel guides | 4 |
| 64322 | Outdoor sport and recreational guides | 4 |
| 65200 | Food and beverage servers | 5 |
| 65201 | Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations* | 5 |
| 65210 | Support occupations in accommodation, travel, and facilities set-up services | 5 |
| 65310 | Light duty cleaners* | 5 |
| 65311 | Specialized cleaners* | 5 |
| 65312 | Janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners* | 5 |
| 65320 | Dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations* | 5 |
NOTE: Many of the eligible occupations in the Tourism and Hospitality Stream are categorized under TEER 4 and 5 of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). These categories typically fall outside the scope of Canadian high-skilled immigration programs like Express Entry, making them accessible to a broader range of applicants.
Work Experience:
When submitting your application and when it undergoes assessment by the AAIP, you must been engaged in full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours per week) with an approved Tourism and Hospitality employer for at least six consecutive months (or a minimum of 780 hours) before your application.
Your work experience must fulfill the following criteria:
1. It must have been with the same employer offering your current Alberta job.
2. You must have received payment for your work.
3. Your employment must have been authorized by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, with valid temporary resident status if completed in Alberta or Canada.
Additionally, your job offer or employment contract must meet specific standards:
1. It must be for work in an eligible occupation.
2. It must be with the same Alberta employer as the one you’ve been working with for the required six consecutive months (780 hours).
3. The job offer or employment contract must be signed by your legitimate, established, and verifiable Alberta employer.
4. It should offer continuous, paid work under an employer-employee relationship.
5. The position should guarantee full-time employment, defined as a minimum of 30 hours per week.
6. The employment duration should be for 12 months or more.
7. The offered wages and benefits must meet provincial minimum wage requirements and either align with the conditions set out in your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) if applicable, or exceed the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta as specified on the Alis website.
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Current Employment:
At the time your application is submitted and at the time the AAIP assesses your application, you must:
- be living and working in Alberta in an eligible occupation for an approved Tourism and Hospitality employer; and
- have a valid work permit based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for an eligible occupation. Please note that maintained status is not considered a substitute for a valid work permit.
Language Requirements:
At the time your application is submitted, you must demonstrate you meet the following language test score:
- Minimum of 4 for each English language skill, or
- Minimum of 4 for each French language skill
You must provide official test results for one of these accepted language tests:
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General Test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training Test
- Test d’évaluation de français Canada (TEF Canada)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Official test results must be less than 2 years old when your application was submitted.
NOTE: To qualify for this stream, applicants need to demonstrate language proficiency in either English or French at a minimum CLB level 4. This requirement is equivalent to achieving a score of 4.5 bands in listening, 4 bands in speaking and writing, and 3.5 bands in reading on the IELTS test!
Education Requirements:
It is required that you have attained at least a high school education equivalent to Canadian standards.
To verify your educational qualification, you must submit a copy of an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) issued by an organization designated by IRCC for your highest level of education. If your ECA report indicates that your credential does not match the completion of Canadian high school or if your foreign educational institution is deemed unrecognized, you will not meet the education requirement.
NOTE: You are exempt from providing an ECA if:
- You hold a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate from a Canadian post-secondary, technical college, or secondary institution.
- You possess a valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
List of eligible sector associations:
| Sector | Sector association |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) |
| Accommodations | Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association (ABBA) |
| Food and Beverage | Restaurants Canada |
| Indigenous Tourism | Indigenous Tourism Alberta |
| Recreation and Entertainment | 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 |
| Meetings, Conventions, and Incentive Tourism | Convention Centres Canada (CCC) |
| Tourism and Hospitality | 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) |
Is Alberta currently accepting applications under this stream?
A staged approach was adopted for the intake process. This strategy provides numerous opportunities for individuals to apply rather than just one intake.
As the volume exceeded expectations during the initial phase, the initial threshold has now been reached. The next intake stage will commence once these applications have undergone review. Further updates regarding the second intake phase will be provided soon.
Applications initiated but not yet completed will still be considered part of the first intake and will be accepted upon completion.
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