OTEC announces new Board Chair and Executive: John Wilkinson elected as new Chair and Dr. Statia Elliot as Vice Chair at OTEC AGM

Part of a new, innovative pilot project, OTEC is proud to be leading an initiative in Ontario to provide career opportunities for new Canadians and support the hiring needs of hospitality employers.

A new model for workforce innovation and strategy, Tourism SkillsNet Ontario was formed to specifically address the issue of labour shortages by leveraging partner collaboration and HR technology for regional workforce development.

Did you know millennials are projected to make up 46% of the total workforce by 2020?

Millennials have been transforming the workplace with new ways of thinking, learning and working causing a positive effect on the people and work space around them. Not only are they technology savvy but they are creative, self-confident, open and tolerant in diverse and inclusive workplaces.

It is an exciting year for Canada’s tourism and hospitality industry as the country collectively prepares for the Canada-China Year of Tourism. Chinese visitation increased by 12% in 2017 to become Canada’s second largest international inbound market and the country is expecting over 10 million visitors over the next two years* accounting for huge economic impact to our destinations. So what can businesses do to prepare?

The core responsibility of an OTEC contract facilitator is to provide training and facilitation expertise and execute training to OTEC’s clients at OTEC facilitator rates. The contract facilitator’s relationship is with OTEC directly and OTEC provides all programming and materials. OTEC secures the client contract and then contracts the facilitator to fulfill the training which can last anywhere from a half-day to multiple weeks.

Learn about or get involved in OTEC programs and projects focusing on diversity and inclusion, contact us now!

Join the conversation in building partnerships and local solutions to meet the labour demands of the Tourism & Hospitality industry in your region! Book a consultation and/or provide your perspective by completing one of our surveys.

TWO INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE STRATEGY PROJECTS AIM TO SOLVE LABOUR ISSUES IN ONTARIO REGIONS