March 01, 2024 – Alberta’s New Tourism and Hospitality Stream

The Alberta government has recently launched the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Hospitality and Tourism Stream, revealing the details of this new and innovative pathway for professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Eligible Occupations

The Provincial Nominee Program is designed to encourage the economic growth and development of different regions of Canada by addressing specific labor market and demographic challenges. It allows provinces and territories to have a say in selecting immigrants who can contribute to their local communities and economies. Candidates interested in the PNP should carefully review the eligibility requirements and application process of the specific stream they are interested in, as each province has its own unique criteria and procedures.

NOC code (2021)OccupationNOC TEER category
54100Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness*4
60030Restaurant and food services managers
0
60031Accommodation service managers
0
62020Food service supervisors
2
62200Chefs
2
63200Cooks3
64300Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses
4
64301Bartenders4
64314Hotel front desk clerks
4
64320Tour and travel guides
4
64322Outdoor sport and recreational guides
4
65200Food and beverage servers
5
65201Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations*
5
65210Support occupations in accommodation, travel, and facilities set-up services
5
65310Light duty cleaners*
5
64311Specialized cleaners*
5
65312Janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners*
5
65320Dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations*
5

Work Experience

When you submit your application, and when the AAIP assesses it, you must have been employed full-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week) by an approved Tourism and Hospitality employer. This employment must have lasted for at least six consecutive months (or a minimum of 780 hours) by the time of your application.

Job Offer

When submitting your application and during the AAIP’s assessment, you must have a valid full-time job offer or employment contract from a legitimate and verified Alberta employer.

Language Requirements

  • A minimum of 4 in each English language skill, or
  • A minimum of 4 in each French language skill.

At the time of submitting your application, you must demonstrate that you meet the following language test score requirements:

Education Requirements

When submitting your application, it is mandatory for applicants educated outside of Canada to have completed an education that is at least equivalent to Canadian high school standards.

You are required to provide a copy of an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for your highest level of education, issued by an organization designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This assessment must verify that your foreign educational credentials are equivalent to the completion of Canadian high school. If your ECA report indicates that your credentials do not meet this standard, or if it states that your foreign educational institution is not recognized, you do not fulfill the education requirement.

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