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NOC 60031: Accommodation service managers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Accommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation establishment or of a department within such an establishment. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, student residences and other accommodation establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Median Pay$38/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles45 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 60031

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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 60031

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Accommodation service managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 60031.

Former NOC 06324-Digit Legacy
Accommodation service managers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$21.54$38/hr$71.15
Newfoundland and Labrador$24.83/hr$35.61/hr$57.24/hr
Prince Edward Island$22/hr$34.13/hr$48.08/hr
Nova Scotia$21.15/hr$33.37/hr$56.15/hr
New Brunswick$23.65/hr$37.52/hr$65.97/hr
Quebec$21/hr$37.5/hr$62.5/hr
Ontario$21.54/hr$40/hr$70/hr
Manitoba$17.5/hr$36.54/hr$67.31/hr
Saskatchewan$20.62/hr$32.91/hr$56.52/hr
Alberta$27/hr$38.79/hr$82.39/hr
British Columbia$27.1/hr$39.94/hr$67.13/hr
Yukon$25.28/hr$45.22/hr$64.95/hr
Northwest Territories$23.55/hr$43.08/hr$72.22/hr
Nunavut$28.66/hr$47.62/hr$77.01/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$37.5/hr
$21 - $62.5
Ottawa
$37.58/hr
$23.59 - $65.05
Toronto
$40.59/hr
$26.1 - $69.98
Edmonton
$38.81/hr
Prevailing rate
Vancouver
$41.48/hr
$27.31 - $66.22

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • 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.

Official Job Titles for NOC 60031

45 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

bed and breakfast operatorfront desk manager - accommodation servicesguest-house operatorhotel assistant managerhotel directorhotel managermotel managerreservations managerseasonal resort managerski resort managertourist home operatoraccommodations managerassistant manager - accommodation servicesbed and breakfast managerboarding house keeperboarding house managercamp managercampground managercampground operatorcanoe camp operatorcountry inn operatorfishing camp operatorfront desk hotel managerguest services managerhostel managerhotel front desk managerhotel front office managerhotel operatorhunting and fishing lodge managerhunting camp operatorinn managerinn operatorinnkeeperlodging house managernursing home managerrecreational campground managerresort campground managerresort managerretirement home managerrooming house keeperrooms division directorrooms manager - accommodation servicesstudent residence manageruniversity residence manageryouth hostel manager

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (See 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)View NOC 10022
  • Executive housekeepers (See 62021 Executive housekeepers)View NOC 62021
  • Facility operation and maintenance managers (See 70012 Facility operation and maintenance managers)View NOC 70012
  • Restaurant and food service managers (See 60030 Restaurant and food service managers)View NOC 60030
  • Retail and wholesale trade managers (See 60020 Retail and wholesale trade managers)View NOC 60020

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 60031 (Accommodation service managers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 60031 is classified as TEER 0, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $38/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Accommodation service managers was categorized under NOC 0632 (Accommodation service managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 60031 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 60031 is $37.5/hr in Montréal, $37.58/hr in Ottawa, $40.59/hr in Toronto, $38.81/hr in Edmonton, $41.48/hr in Vancouver.
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Last verified: September 2026