Travel Counsellors

(NOC 6431)
+14.18%
 

What do Travel Counsellors do?

Travel counsellors provide travel information to individuals and groups regarding destinations, transportation, and accommodation options/travel costs.

How to become: Travel Counsellors

You usually need a high school diploma. A college diploma or vocational training in travel or tourism is also usually required.

You may need certification with the ACTA/CITC's (Alliance of Canadian Travel Association and Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors) Canadian Educational Standards System (ACCESS). This certification requires three years' experience in the industry and the completion of mandatory courses/examinations.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 1 in 5 has an undergraduate university degree.

Where to study for a career as: Travel Counsellors

Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Tourism Diploma; Online
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Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma; Co-op
Tourism Management International Diploma
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CDI College (Calgary City Centre Campus)
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Travel and Tourism Diploma
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Cornerstone Community College
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Hospitality Management Diploma; Co-op; Online; Distance
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Tourism – Destination Marketing Diploma; Co-op
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Tourism - Travel Services Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Travel Counsellors make?

Low:
$29,869
Average:
$41,600
High:
$60,008

Job openings for Travel Counsellors

Job Seekers:
200
Job Openings:
1,000