RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES & OPERATORS
Below are resources that tourism business owners & operators may be able to use to make their workplace a great place to work.
Featured Opportunities
Tourism HR Canada, in partnership with Central Counties Tourism (CCT), is expanding access to Belong: Accessible Tourism Workplaces, an industry-validated eLearning program that helps tourism businesses build more inclusive, accessible, and supportive workplace cultures.
Available free of charge through CCT's Learning Lab until July 2028, the self-paced online training provides practical tools and knowledge to support employee onboarding, workforce development, and ongoing professional learning across Ontario's tourism sector.
Is your organization employing or planning to employ a post-secondary student in a work-integrated learning (WIL) program such as a co-op or internship?
Through the Talent Opportunities Program (TOP), employers anywhere in Canada could be eligible for wage subsidies covering up to 50% of student wages (to a maximum of $5,000 per placement).
Applications are open for the Fall 2026 term (September 1 to December 31).
Note: TOP is still accepting applications for the Summer 2026 term (May 1 to August 31) for organizations employing students within this period.
Your organization may be eligible for funding if:
- You are registered as a Canadian business or not-for-profit organization
- You are hiring or employing a post-secondary student in a WIL program within the Fall 2026 term (September 1 to December 31) or employing within the Summer 2026 term (May 1 to August 31).
- You are not receiving any federal government funding for this position
Funding is limited and spots fill up quickly, so we encourage you to apply soon.
The London Career Opportunities Fair is open to all students and alumni and is a multi-disciplinary event. It draws motivated students and alumni from across a wide range of programs, resulting in a large and varied talent pool for employers to engage with. Attendees will be seeking opportunities such as:
- Full-time employment
- Co-op roles
- Summer and volunteer opportunities
- Part-time positions, to support their financial needs while they study
This event is attended by approximately 2,000 students and 100+ employers.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Fanshawe College, London Campus
- Registration is $355 (HST included). This includes your booth (6 ft. table with two chairs), complimentary breakfast and lunch for two representatives.
- On campus parking is available for a fee and one space will be reserved per company.
- Company profile posted on our student website for one month after the fair.
Space is limited, register today to reserve your spot. Registration closes Wednesday, September 23, 2026 or when we reach capacity.
The St. Thomas Career Opportunities Fair is open to all students and alumni of the St. Thomas Campus and is a multi-disciplinary event. Attendees will be seeking opportunities such as:
- Full-time employment
- Co-op roles
- Summer and volunteer opportunities
- Part-time positions, to support their financial needs while they study
Please review our St. Thomas Campus program offerings to ensure our programs are a good match for your company's needs.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Fanshawe College, St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus
- Registration is $225 (HST included).
- One complimentary on campus parking space is available per company.
- Company profile posted on our student website for one month after the fair.
Space is limited, register today to reserve your spot. Registration closes Monday, October 19, 2026 or when we reach capacity.
Register to attend the fall 2026 and winter and summer 2027 Career Fairs.
Connect with students at upcoming Career Fairs and recruit for co-op, work-integrated learning, part- and full-time opportunities.
Free "Not In Our Hotel" Training Program
The Not In Our Hotel training program empowers hospitality staff to Recognize, Respond, and Report suspected human trafficking. It is completely FREE and available to all hotel employees across Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
Tourism Excellence North | Online Training
Tourism Excellence North (TEN) is a resource of online, self-paced courses for business owners and operators, from budgeting to market research.
Destination: Northern Ontario Podcast
The "Destination: Northern Ontario" podcast is a series for tourism business operators in Northern Ontario. Whether you're just starting your tourism business, or you've got years of experience under your belt, Season 2 will make sure you're well equipped for the journey.
If you're not an operator yet, but plan to buy a tourism business here in the future, then check out Season 1 for case studies and expert guidance.
Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic
The Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic supports tourism employers across Canada in tackling staffing shortages by connecting you with a skilled, often-overlooked local talent pool: people with disabilities.
Propel Student Work Placement Program
The Propel Student Work Placement Program connects post-secondary students with paid, hands-on experience in tourism. Led by Tourism HR Canada and funded by the Government of Canada, it supports employers with wage subsidies and helps build a skilled, diverse workforce.
Forward Ready Tourism Webinar Series
Ready to future-proof your tourism business? Catch up on the sessions you missed and explore how tourism workplaces are adapting to change. The Forward Ready Tourism Webinar Series offers practical strategies and insights to help businesses stay resilient and future-focused.
Note: The content in these recordings remains relevant and applicable. Mentions of upcoming sessions or free training reflect information at the time of recording and may no longer be current.
