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Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain employees and remain competitive, tourism employers need to be aware of current wage and benefits standards within the industry. The Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study offers employers data to assist in setting pay policies, along with information on human resource issues and salary administration practices. The study presents data by industry group and occupation for all of Canada and for each province and the Yukon.
Download the 2010 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study
Median Wage Tables
National, provincial and territorial wage tables from the 2010 study show the median annual salary and/or hourly wage for 31 tourism occupations by industry group, region and employment status.
Non-Wage Benefits and Human Resource Practices
The Effects of Human Resource Management Practices on Turnover and Customer Satisfaction in the Tourism Sector