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Job Seekers

Whether you need a tourism job for today or are dreaming about a career in tourism for tomorrow, the Canadian tourism sector will have a lot to offer. Tourism is the world’s fastest growing sector, and with that growth comes the need for workers at all levels. Most jobs in the tourism sector are fast-paced. They require enthusiastic, hard working, quick thinking people who are always ready to help and willing to give their best to the job.

emerit National Occupational Standards

emerit National Occupational Standards are manuals that describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be considered competent in an occupation. emerit standards were developed by tourism professionals for the tourism industry. They are now the most recognized standards in the Canadian tourism industry.

emerit Training

emerit training supports a wide range of occupations in the tourism sector. Developed and tested by Canadian tourism professionals, emerit training programs are based on National Occupational Standards that are internationally recognized.

Browse through the available training options  to learn more.

All emerit Products

Interested to know what other products are available that may be useful to you? This page contains all emerit products listed by occupation. Follow the individual links to find out about certification requirements, training options, pricing, and other details.

Discover Tourism Career Development Resources

The tourism industry has an advantage over other industries because there are well over 400 occupations. Tourism jobs also tend to offer plenty of opportunities for advancement, widely transferable skills and ongoing training. And of course, most tourism jobs are exciting, flexible and friendly place to find a job or build a career. From summer jobs to full-time opportunities, Discover Tourism boasts a remarkable collection of career resources for the tourism industry.

Ready-to-Work

Ready-to-Work is a national skills development program designed by the CTHRC to assist people with transitions in the workforce. The program offers a mix of classroom and on-the-job training that provides participants with the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experience required for long term, stable employment in tourism.

Canada CHRIE

Canada CHRIE is the Canadian chapter of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education. CHRIE is the global advocate of hospitality and tourism education for schools, colleges, and universities offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, foodservice management and culinary arts.