Service supervisors

How to become an accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisor

Official title: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Also called: Slot supervisor, Tour guide supervisor, Hotel clerk supervisor, Reservations supervisor, Travel clerk supervisor, Casino dealer supervisor, Gaming tables supervisor, Night supervisor - hotel, Baggage porter supervisor, Hotel managing supervisor, Motel managing supervisor, Baggage handler supervisor

Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of hotel accommodation service clerks, casino workers, reservation clerks and other travel and accommodations workers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by service establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Main tasks

Coordinate, assign and review the work of hotel, motel and other accommodation services clerks, casino workers, reservation clerks and other travel and accommodations workers not elsewhere classified
Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Requisition supplies and materials
Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery, and arrange for maintenance and repair work
May perform the same duties as workers supervised

How to become one

Completion of secondary school is usually required. Completion of college courses related to the area supervised may be required. Experience in the occupation supervised is usually required. Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.

See the full NOC 2021 profile

Ways in

College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 36% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Hospitality administration/management; Business administration, management and operations; Specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations.
Licence or registration: Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.

Pay · Outlook

Median pay: $48,750 a year The middle half earn $39,000 to $56,258.
About 16,900 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 19,500 are projected by 2033. (+15.4%)
Projected labour market to 2033: balance.

Questions people ask

How do I become an accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisor?

How much does an accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisor earn in Canada?

Median full-time pay is $48,750 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $39,000 to $56,258.

Is an accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisor a growing career in Canada?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 15% by 2033, from about 16,900 to about 19,500 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).

Do you need a degree to become an accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisor?

Usually not. Only 24% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: College or CEGEP program.

Sources

Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03