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Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream (ATH)
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SUMMARY
The Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream (ATH) offers a pathway for individuals seeking to immigrate to Alberta for employment opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. To be eligible, applicants must secure employment with a single approved Tourism and Hospitality employer in Alberta, operating within specified industries such as museums, hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities.
Additionally, applicants must meet specific criteria regarding employer membership in eligible sector associations, job offer requirements, language proficiency, and educational qualifications. Successful applicants must demonstrate full-time employment in eligible occupations for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months and meet language proficiency standards, along with educational requirements equivalent to Canadian high school standards.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream:
1- Job Offer Requirement
At the time of your application and at the time the AAIP assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from an Alberta approved Tourism and Hospitality employer in Alberta.
Requirements for approved Tourism and Hospitality employers are provided below.
At the time your application is submitted, you must demonstrate that your Alberta employer has valid coverage from Worker’s Compensation Board or is exempt from needing coverage.
Your Alberta employer’s primary business activities must belong to one of the following eligible industries, as defined by the WCB – Alberta industry code or exempt activities (➨ immilib.com/WCB).
2- Minimum CRS Score
In order to be considered under AAIP Express Entry stream, your CRS score (➨page) must be at least 300.
3- Work Experience
You must be working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
There is no available published list of occupations for the occupations already invited, but there is some information that could hint to possible in-demand occupations in the province.
The following are a few of the occupations with a forecasted labour shortage of more than 3000 workers by year 2030 (➨immilib.com/AB-Shortages):
- Receptionists
- Construction trades helpers and labourers
- Information systems analysts and consultants
- Graphic designers and illustrators
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- Administrative assistants
- Home building and renovation managers
- General office support workers
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- Petroleum engineers
There is also a shortage of Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses until at least 2024.
4- Ineligible Occupations
Your primary occupation cannot be on the Alberta Opportunity Stream Ineligible Occupations list.
| 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 |
At the time your application is submitted your Alberta employer must be a member of an eligible sector association, provided in Table 2 below.
If your employer cannot qualify to be a member of one of the eligible sector associations, they must be included as an Experience Provider on the Travel Alberta website. (➨ immilib.com/TravelAlberta).
| 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) |
2- Occupation and Employment
At the time your application is submitted and at the time the AAIP assesses your application, you must:
- be working full-time (at least 30 hours per week) with an approved Tourism and Hospitality employer in one of the eligible occupations for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months, or a total of at least 780 hours. The work experience must have been with the same employer as the current job offer in Alberta.
- 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.
Your current employment in Alberta and Alberta job offer must all be for one of the following eligible occupations.
| NOC Code | Occupation | TEER |
| 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 |
3- Language Ability
You must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 4 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
4- Education
You must have one of the following from a high school or a post-secondary institution:
- Canadian educational credential (certificate, diploma, or degree); or
- A valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate; or
- equivalent foreign credential
Candidates with a foreign education must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report (➨Appendix 3) for their foreign education.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date the Express Entry profile is submitted.
5- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream if you are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
If you meet the above minimum requirement, then you must calculate your total score based on the following selection factors (➨immilib.com/AAIP-Grid). As of September 30, 2024, you must submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for an invitation to apply to one of the AAIP's worker streams. There is no fee for submission. The EOI requires you to self-declare information, which will be scored and ranked using a points grid. Candidates may be selected based on their EOI score, labour market needs, available nominations, and application levels. Selected individuals will receive an invitation to apply via email.
The selection factors may be summarized as follows:
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Education | 22 |
| Factor 2: Language Ability | 13 |
| Factor 3: Work Experience | 21 |
| Factor 4: Age | 5 |
| Factor 5: Family Connection to Alberta | 8 |
| Factor 6: Alberta Job Offer | 31 |
| Maximum | 100 |
Factor 1: Education
| Level of Education | Points |
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 12 |
| Master’s level | 10 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 7 |
| Trade certification/Diploma | 7 |
| Diploma/Certificate | 4 |
| Secondary school/high school diploma or less | 0 |
You will be awarded points for your Canadian educational credential or foreign credential accompanied by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date AAIP receives your application and the date you will submit your application for Expression of Interest.
| Location of Highest Level of Education Completed in Canada | Points |
| Completed in Alberta | 10 |
| Completed in another province or territory in Canada | 6 |
Factor 2: Language Ability
To be awarded point for language, you must have taken an approved test results. Test must be taken no more than two (2) years prior to submission of your EOI as well as your application.
The lowest score achieved in the four (4) skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score.
You must have a minimum proficiency of CLB 4 in English or NCLC 4 in French in all four competencies to submit an EOI.
| Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) | Points for English | Points for French |
| CLB 6 and higher | 10 | 8 |
| CLB 5 | 8 | 5 |
| CLB 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Below CLB 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilingual Language Proficiency | Points |
| CLB/NCLC score of 4 or higher in both English and French | 3 |
To prove your language abilities you must take any of the following approved tests:
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 3: Work Experience
You can get points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time). The work experience claimed must be relevant to the single occupation you've selected in your application.
| Experience | Points |
| Total Work Experience, Including all experience accumulated in Canada and abroad | |
| 12 months or more | 11 |
| 6-11 months | 7 |
| Less than 6 months | 3 |
| Work Experience in Canada | |
| 6 months or more in Alberta | 10 |
| 6 months or more in another province or territory in Canada | 6 |
Factor 4: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you enter in your online Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
| Age | Points |
| Under 18 | Not Eligible |
| 18-20 | 3 |
| 21-34 | 5 |
| 35-49 | 4 |
| Over 50 | 3 |
Factor 5: Family Connection to Alberta
You can get points if you have a family connection in Alberta who is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident over 18 years of age . Points are not awarded for family connections for your in-laws.
| Family Connection to Alberta | Points |
| Close family relative in Alberta (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew) | 8 |
Factor 6: Alberta Job Offer
You can get points if you have job offer from an employer in Alberta, the employer community or sector and the location of the employer:
| Job offer to work in select Alberta rural communities or sector | Points |
| Endorsement letter from a designated community in the Rural Renewal Stream | 6 |
| Job offer for the tourism and hospitality sector from an employer who is a member of a required sector association under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 6 |
| Job offer in a law enforcement occupation from an employer who is a member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) | 6 |
| Job offer Location in Alberta | Points |
| Rural Renewal Stream Designated Community or any other job location outside of the Edmonton and Calgary Census Metropolitan Areas and Rural Renewal Stream designated communities | 5 |
| Calgary or Edmonton Census Metropolitan Areas | 0 |
| Your Total Score |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Work and Job Offer in Alberta
In order to be qualified under the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream and submit your application, you must be working legally in Alberta in an eligible occupation. You must also have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer to work in your current occupation in Alberta.
As a foreign worker in Canada, you first need to find an employer and secure the job for yourself. The criteria for your job in Alberta are explained in “Minimum Requirements”.
Step 2: Submit an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
Now that you meet all the requirements, you can complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) in your AAIP Portal (➨immilib.com/AAIP-Apply).
EOI is an online system where you submit information about yourself to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
To complete the EOI, you’ll need information from some documents including passports, language test results, etc. But you don’t need to upload any documents.
After you submit the EOI, the system will calculate your score based upon the information you enter and your EOI will be placed in a pool for potential selection. The highest-scoring, qualified candidates will be invited to submit an application to the AAIP.
If you’re not invited to apply within twelve (12) months of submitting your EOI, it will automatically expire and removed from the system. You can still create a new EOI. If you are able to acquire additional points after submitting your EOI, you will need to submit a new EOI.
Step 3: Submit Application to AAIP
If you are selected by the AAIP, you will receive an email invitation to apply for a specific stream or pathway, sent to the same email address used for your EOI. Your status in the AAIP portal will show as “Invited.” You must login using the same account that you created for your EOI profile.
You have thirty (30) days to start the application and sixty (60) days to submit it. During this time, you'll be removed from the Worker Stream pool and cannot receive other invitations. If you don't complete and pay for the application, you'll be returned to the pool to wait for another selection.
Complete the different sections of your online application. Scan and upload all your completed forms and required documents in PDF format onto your online application. Keep the originals for your records.
Save, pay the fee and submit your application online.
If your application is complete, you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. Your application number will not change. Use it in all your submissions or any inquiries you may have during the assessment process.
A AAIP officer may contact you or your current or past employers by email or phone if information is needed to assess your application and will tell you how to send the information.
You will receive a decision on your application by email. If your application is approved, you will become a Provincial Nominee and get a nomination package by email.
| AAIP APPLICATION | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/AAIP-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/ATH-Guide | |
| AAIP Application Fee: | |
$840 CAD | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/AB-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| Contact: | |
780-6382843, 780-6447534 | |
lbr.pnpoffice@gov.ab.ca | |
Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the Province of Alberta, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.
Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
After you receive a nomination certificate, you may request AAIP for a Work Permit Support Letter. If accepted, this letter permits you to apply for a work permit from the federal government without the need for an LMIA.
If you are in Canada on a valid work permit and your PR application is not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
Step 4: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven’t already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada’ (➨page).
You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.
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