Sector Association and Travel Alberta Membership Requirements
To qualify under Alberta’s Tourism and Hospitality Stream, your Alberta employer must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a member of an eligible sector association (see Table 2 below).
- If membership is not possible, the employer must meet Travel Alberta's requirements and be listed as an Experience Provider on the Travel Alberta website.
Table 2. 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) |
| Tourism and Hospitality | Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association |
Occupation and Employment Requirements
Your current employment and job offer in Alberta must meet eligibility criteria for occupation and employer.
Eligible Occupations
To qualify, your occupation must match one of the eligible roles listed in Table 3 below.
Table 3. 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 |
Additional Steps
If you are unsure whether your occupation is eligible:
- Find your occupation using the NOC website.
- Contact the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program for guidance.