Finally, requirements for the new Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream for the Permanent Residency are out.
This provides clear detail on whom the apply for the new Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream is available to and what is required of them to be eligible.
A good point to make in this immigration option is that it includes jobs in TEER 4 and 5 of the NOC. Generally, Canada does not make these jobs eligible for other high-skilled immigration programs like Express Entry.
In fact, for this stream, the minimum eligibility requirement is a basic language proficiency of CLB level 4 in either English or French. This is equivalent to scoring 4.5 bands in listening, and 4 bands in speaking and writing, and 3.5 bands in reading, in the popular IELTS test.
Now, let’s look at the key eligibility criteria for the New Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream:
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New Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream Requirements 2024
1. Education:
To apply for the new Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream, you need to have at least a high school education or higher in Canada.
If your education was completed outside Canada, you must get it verified through the Education Credential Assessment (ECA).
If you’re a tradesperson, you can also apply if you have a valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
2. Current Job
When you apply for the new Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream and the AAIP reviews your application, you need to:
- Have full-time employment with a known and reputable employer in the tourism and hospitality sector within Alberta.
- Live and work in Alberta.
- Have an LMIA approved through a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment for an eligible job.
3. Work experience
To apply for Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream, you need to have worked full-time (30 hours per week) in a qualified job for at least six months in a row.
Alternatively, you should have worked a minimum of 780 hours with an authorized employer in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Your work experience must be with the same company you’re currently working for in Alberta, it should have been a paid job, and
If done in Alberta or Canada, you must have approval from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada with a valid temporary residency status.
4. Job Offer Requirement
To get a job in Alberta, you need a valid full-time job offer or employment contract for an eligible job.
This job should be with the same company you’re currently working for in Alberta, and you must have worked for at least 780 hours over six months.
Your employer in Alberta should confirm that the job offer meets these criteria:
- It’s a continuous, paid job with an employer-employee relationship.
- It’s a full-time job, meaning you work at least 30 hours per week.
- The job lasts for 12 months or more.
The wages and benefits should either meet or exceed the standards set in your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or match the lowest starting wage for your occupation in Alberta, as listed on the Alis website.
Occupations Eligible For New 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 |
List of Eligible Sectors Associations
Your employer in Alberta needs to be part of one of the approved sector associations listed below when you submit your application for Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
| 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 |
Eligible industries and Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB)
Your employer in Alberta needs to be part of an approved industry association when you submit your application. Here’s a list of the authorized sector associations:
| 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/Stadium | 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 |
