60031 – Accommodation service managers
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.3 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 20 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 50 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Accommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation establishment or of a department within such an establishment.
Main duties
- Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the department or establishment
- Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
- Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies
- Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
- Recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
- Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
- Resolve customer complaints.
Employment requirements
- Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and may substitute for formal educational requirements.
- A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline is usually required for managers employed by hotel chains or large accommodation establishments.
Example job titles
accommodations manager · accommodation services manager · hotel assistant manager · bed and breakfast manager · bed and breakfast operator · rooming house keeper · camp manager · campground manager · campground operator · canoe camp operator · country inn operator · hotel director · fishing camp operator · front desk manager · front desk manager - accommodation services · front desk hotel manager · hotel front desk manager · hotel front office manager · lodging house manager · guest services manager · hotel manager · hunting and fishing lodge manager · hunting camp operator · inn manager · inn operator · innkeeper · boarding house manager · recreational campground manager · reservations manager · resort manager · rooms manager - accommodation services · seasonal resort manager · student residence manager · university residence manager · youth hostel manager · motel manager · boarding house keeper · resort campground manager · guest-house operator · ski resort manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.54 | $38.00 | $71.15 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.83 | $35.61 | $57.24 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.15 | $33.37 | $56.15 |
| New Brunswick | $23.65 | $37.52 | $65.97 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $37.50 | $62.50 |
| Ontario | $21.54 | $40.00 | $70.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.50 | $36.54 | $67.31 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.62 | $32.91 | $56.52 |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $38.79 | $82.39 |
| British Columbia | $27.10 | $39.94 | $67.13 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.