July 15, 2022

Dear Industry Member,

On behalf of TIANS and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council Staff, we hope you are having a strong Summer season.  As visitation to our province rebounds and business levels pick up, we know many of you continue to face operational challenges.  Staffing shortages abound in our sector, and will continue to do so for some time.  Our partners at Tourism HR Canada have just released The Projections of Tourism Employment Demand report, which is now available for download (see below).

Now more than ever, we are here for you, offering supports and resources to help you rebuild: 

- The new Sector Labour Market Dashboard contains valuable workforce data for Nova Scotia
- The Tourism Talent job portal assists with recruitment for employers and provides job seekers careers in the industry
- Professional Development Scholarships are available to those working in Tourism
- The Propel Student Workplace Program, funded by the Government of Canada, offers employers a wage subsidy up to 75%

As always, you are encouraged to reach out to us for employee development requirements, customized training and HR support.  Staff at TIANS and NSTHRC would be pleased to connect with you on your business staffing needs - to ensure we rebuild a skilled, professional workforce for Nova Scotia.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Tourism!

Sincerely,

TIANS and NSTHRC Team

P.S. Don't forget September 1st is the Deadline for Seasonal Tourism Business Designation Applications for the 2023 Tax Year.

National Report on Tourism Employment Projections

Tourism HR Canada has just released new research around the recovery of Tourism employment and forecasts for the sector to 2025.  Projections of Tourism Employment Demand in Canada, 2019 – 2025 provides initial results from a three-year project to update and enhance the labour supply and demand projections for the tourism sector. Produced by The Conference Board of Canada, the report’s findings are based primarily on job demand stemming from the business perspective, but also include discussion of some outcomes that arise from labour challenges on the supply side, namely in the form of job vacancies. 

Among the key findings:
- Employment in the tourism sector is projected to register more than 1.96 million jobs in 2022, or approximately 94 per cent of pre-pandemic level.
- By 2025, employment in the tourism sector is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels—growing by 2.5% over 2019’s employment level.
- Tourism’s share of overall employment in Canada in 2025 (10.5%) will fall just shy of its share in 2019 (10.8%).
- While workforce recovery is projected to be uneven across the five tourism industry groups, employment gains in the food and beverage services industry will be a key driver of overall tourism employment growth.  Download your complimentary copy.

Sector Labour Market Dashboard

NEW! Workforce Insights

The workforce and labour market are constantly changing. Access to timely information is important to understand the challenges employers in Nova Scotia are facing. In collaboration with the 14 Industry Sector Councils and employers across the province, AISC created a Labour Market Dashboard. With the intention of gathering and analyzing data, this tool will provide employers with the necessary information to execute more effective workforce planning. This dashboard aims to support the efforts of all members of the labour force ecosystem to move forward in creating a more adaptable workforce and robust economy. You can review specific data by geographic area, compare key data points between sectors, locations and more.

Visit the Sector Labour Market Dashboard

Tourism Talent Job Portal

Your Recruitment Solution

Looking for an exciting job in Tourism? Check out our front line, supervisory and management positions online.  Looking for dedicated staff? Contact us to post your job on our exclusive, tourism recruitment site. 

We understand the challenges facing the Tourism Sector as we emerge from the global pandemic. Current job postings on TourismTalent.com include: Sales Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor and Attendant, Front Desk Agent, Night Auditor, Maintenance Person, Tour Coordinator, Gift Shop Cashier, Stock Person, Chef, Line Cook, Food & Beverage Manager, Server, Dishwasher, Busser, Breakfast Cook, 1st and 2nd Cook, Banquet Porter.

Tourism Talent is brought to you by the Nova Tourism Human Resource Council and HANS - Connecting Tourism Professionals to Employers in Nova Scotia.  If you would like to post a job with us, please contact us at jobs@tourism.ca or 902.423.4480. Visit Tourism Talent online.

Tourism Professional Scholarship

Financial Support Available

Looking to enhance your career? 

Want to take a training course?  

See a program that interests you?  We can help.

In additional to our High School Scholarships awarded annually, the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council offers Scholarships for Tourism Professionals working in the Industry who are interested in pursuing a professional development opportunity. 

The Judith B. Cabrita Tourism Professional Scholarship was established to support the investment in human resource development in the Tourism Industry.

Be sure to visit NSTHRC’s Tourism Scholarship Page for more information or contact Council staff to explore your options. 902.423.4480.  

Propel Student Work Placement Program

Upcoming Information Session on ZOOM

Employer and Student Applications for the Propel Student Work Placement Program are still being accepted.  Funded by the Government of Canada through the Student Work Placement Program, Propel offers employers a wage subsidy of up to 75% of a qualifying student’s wages, to a maximum of $5000. Students enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution can apply for a paid position to fulfil the co-op or internship component of their program. 

Employers can leverage this program to connect with talent and access wage subsidies for student placements (internships, co-ops, etc.)

Students gain paid, hands-on experience and explore careers in tourism + hospitality.

Educators from post-secondary institutions can complement existing work-integrated learning programming with new partnership opportunities available right across Canada.

There will be a Propel Info Session on ZOOM, Thursday, July 21, at 2pm Atlantic. Register Now!

View Tourism HR Canada's latest Tourism HR Insider for information on Tourism Workforce Projections, Growth Strategy Feedback opportunity and more.

Revisions to NS Apprentice Supervision Ratio 

In Response to Labour Demands 

On July 6th Labour, Skills and Immigration and the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency announced changes to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship training requirements.  These amendments will allow more skilled workers to seek Certification. Revisions to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations include: for most trades, increasing the number of apprentices a journeyperson can train from one to two; exempting youth apprentices from the journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio to remove barriers to youth apprenticeship while still providing direct supervision; adding flexibility for virtual supervision. View Provincial Release.

TIANS and NSTHRC continue to partner with the NS Apprenticeship Agency on the Serve it Up, High School Culinary Program, designed to encourage youth to explore the Cook Trade. Check out the Serve it Up Online Hub.

Seasonal Tourism Business Designation

Apply by September 1st for the 2023 Tax Year

As the independent, not‐for‐profit assessment authority for Nova Scotia, Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) continues to administer the Seasonal Tourist Business Designation program on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia.  PVSC has sent letters to all property owners enrolled in the program for the 2022 tax year to remind them that they need to apply for designation in the 2023 tax year by submitting their completed applications no later than September 1, 2022.  Please note that PVSC has no jurisdiction to allow late applications.

Program information and application forms were included with the letters to property owners and are also available on the PVSC website at www.pvsc.ca.  If you have any questions, please contact Property Valuation Services Corporation Staff at 1‐800‐380‐7775. 

Download Application Form Here

Clean It Right

Online Training Program

Training for the Tourism, Hospitality, Retail and Transportation Industry

As more businesses reopen and guests/visitors increase, it's important to do so safely and continue to demonstrate your commitment to cleanliness.  Clean It Right is a training program available to tourism businesses at no charge, for a limited time. 

Online registration is fast - simply fill in your contact information and select from the four training modules. Sign up your staff today and get on your way to becoming a Clean It Right Designated Business and being recognized as a CIR business on novascotia.com. 

Here For You

Tourism Strong

We provide ongoing resources and updates for tourism operators through the Tourism Strong digital hub. Use Tourism Strong as your source for timely and relevant Industry news, government supports, research, health & wellness, and rebuilding into the future. 

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