Tourism HR Canada

It's Drop-In Day! Get instant access to the HR experts at our Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic! 💻

Our virtual drop-in session takes place today at 1:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Pacific. Pop in anytime during this hour with your questions, challenges, ideas, or curiosity!

Topics we can help with:
• Where to start with workplace accessibility and inclusion
• Recruitment strategies that expand access to talent
• Retention challenges and workplace culture
• Practical, low-barrier solutions for employers
• Accessibility questions and real-life workplace scenarios
• Building inclusive customer and employee experiences

Simply click the Zoom link at TourismHR.ca/Tuesday

Strong organizations are built by people who generously share their time, expertise, and passion in service of something bigger than themselves.

Tourism HR Canada's Board of Directors gathers in Ottawa this week to help shape the future of our work; we're grateful for their extraordinary contributions. Their leadership has helped guide the organization through periods of change, growth, challenge, and opportunity, always with the needs of Canada's tourism workforce at heart.

Several Board members are nearing the end of their terms, including Joe Baker, Dean of the School of Business at Okanagan College. In this thoughtful article, Joe reflects on his experience serving on the Board and shares why Tourism HR Canada's work matters.

Joe, thank you for your stewardship, insight, and unwavering commitment over the years. Your contributions have strengthened our organization and the industry we serve. We look forward to the next chapter of our work together.

We invite you to read Joe's reflections here:

What a Decade Can Teach You - Tourism HR Canada Joe Baker, outgoing director of Tourism HR Canada's Board, reflects on a decade in the role, the changed nature of tourism, and what's next.

Tourism HR Canada President and CEO Philip Mondor is proud to be part of the Canadian delegation attending this year's Future Talent Summit in Stockholm this week.

This global gathering brings together senior leaders from industry, government, and higher education to explore and shape the future of work, learning, and talent development.

Collaborative and interactive sessions focus on turning insights into practical action for the workforce, with a strong emphasis on skills development, education, and adapting to rapid changes driven by technology and AI.

Learn more at FutureTalentSummit.org

Photo (from left to right): Rob Henderson (BioTalent Canada), Philip Mondor (Tourism HR Canada), Angela Splinter (Trucking HR Canada), Paul Preston (Keyin College / Signal49 Research), Mark Patterson (Magnet), and JP Giroux (Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium).

Future Talent Council

Get instant access to the HR experts at our Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic! 💻

Our virtual drop-in session takes place today at 1:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Pacific. Pop in anytime during this hour with your questions, challenges, ideas, or curiosity!

Topics We Can Help With:
• Where to start with workplace accessibility and inclusion
• Recruitment strategies that expand access to talent
• Retention challenges and workplace culture
• Practical, low-barrier solutions for employers
• Accessibility questions and real-life workplace scenarios
• Building inclusive customer and employee experiences

Simply click the Zoom link at TourismHR.ca/Tuesday

Last chance to register: don't miss our Inclusive Tourism Job Fair in Regina! ⌛

This is your opportunity to meet motivated job seekers with disabilities who are ready to work—and ready to make an impact on your team.

This free event is designed for employers who are actively hiring from July through September and are looking to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.

📍 Where: Regina, SK
📅 When: June 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Spots are limited. Register now and secure your next great hire: TourismHR.ca/ReginaJobFair 🔗

Tourism Saskatchewan

The latest Labour Force Survey shows an early summer bump in tourism employment: up 6% from the previous month.

Tourism accounted for nearly one-third of total employment gains across the entire Canadian economy in May.

Tourism’s share of all employment in Canada rose to 10.3%, slightly higher than last year.

Get the full scoop, including industry group and provincial stats, unemployment rates, part-time vs full-time employment, and hours worked in our latest Labour Force Survey Snapshot. 🔍

Find it here: TourismHR.ca/Snapshot 🔗

Our virtual drop-in session launches today at 1:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Pacific! Connect with the HR experts at our Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic. 💻

Topics We Can Help With:
• Where to start with workplace accessibility and inclusion
• Recruitment strategies that expand access to talent
• Retention challenges and workplace culture
• Practical, low-barrier solutions for employers
• Accessibility questions and real-life workplace scenarios
• Building inclusive customer and employee experiences

How to Connect:
► Every Tuesday
► 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pacific
► Zoom link at TourismHR.ca/Tuesday

Bring your questions, challenges, ideas, or curiosity!

Hiring a post-secondary student for a co-op or internship can benefit your business--and nurture talent. 🌱

Propel offers tourism employers wage subsidies for hosting these work-integrated learning placements. Get the support you need while providing valuable experience and hands-on learning.

Applications for summer are now open, with fall coming soon! Learn who qualifies and how to apply at our next webinar, taking place this Thursday, June 11, at 1 p.m. Eastern.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ziyaRUXNQSupAYulWb9OcQ