Career Awareness
Everywhere you look the tourism sector is growing and expanding – and that means more careers in tourism!
If you think tourism means one kind of job, think again. The tourism sector has one of the most varied job markets in the world, from charter pilot to pastry chef and hotel concierge. There’s a job for everyone!
What attracts people to careers in tourism? We’ll tell you. On this site, we discuss everything from why choose a career in tourism to myths and facts, and how to find a job.
Just click on the links on the left to take you on your journey to finding a career in tourism.
As of August 2011, tourism-related industries in Saskatchewan employ 58,000 people, an increase of 8.2% over the previous year and the highest number since 2004. Tourism is one of only five business sectors that saw growth in employment in August 2011 compared to 2010. The business, building and other services sector was the only other sector that saw growth of more than 5%.Tourism in Saskatchewan contributes about $1.65 billion annually in traveller expenditures. This tremendous growth, together with ongoing professional development, make careers in tourism more rewarding than ever!
