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Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632)

High demand occupation

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About this job

Accommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation establishment or of a department within such an organization.

People in this occupation:

are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, student residences and other accommodation
may be self-employed

Common job titles

innkeeper / country inn operator
keeper, rooming house / boarding house
manager, boading house / lodging house

nursing home manager

operator, B&B / hotel
operator, camp / campground
retirement home manager

innkeeper / country inn operator
keeper, rooming house / boarding house
manager, boading house / lodging house
nursing home manager
operator, B&B / hotel
operator, camp / campground

retirement home manager

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$50,054

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2017 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2018 - 2023
2023 - 2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 2,890

2018
2023
2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
30.8%
890 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
69.2%
2,000 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2018:

210

Average annual employment growth:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings:

100

Kootenay

Employment in 2018:

350

Average annual employment growth:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings:

170

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2018:

2,510

Average annual employment growth:

1.6%

Expected number of job openings:

1,160

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2018:

170

Average annual employment growth:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings:

Northeast

Employment in 2018:

150

Average annual employment growth:

0.4%

Expected number of job openings:

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2018:

1,180

Average annual employment growth:

1.5%

Expected number of job openings:

640

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2018:

1,360

Average annual employment growth:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings:

690

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Accommodation service managers perform some or all of the following 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
negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
resolve customer complaints

Work environment

Work generally takes place in an indoor environment such as a hotel or a guest-house.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

5,400 workers are employed

51% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Accommodation and Food Services:

87%

Information, Culture and Recreation:

Finance, Insurance and Real Estate:

Educational Services:

Health Care and Social Assistance:

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

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.
Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and may substitute for formal educational requirements.

Skills

Innovative
Social
Directive
Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Hospitality/Tourism Management
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management

Sports and Fitness Administration/Management

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

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Profile last updated:
January 18, 2018

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About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Skills

Education programs in B.C.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

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