Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon

Indigenous Tourism Career Inspiration Presentation
2025-08-21 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
TIA Yukon, in partnership with Yukon First Nation Education Directorate (YFNED), Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association (YFNCT) and Indigenous tourism professionals, delivers dedicated career presentations to highlight the unique role of Indigenous tourism in the Yukon. These sessions provide an opportunity for Indigenous youth and community members to hear from local Indigenous tourism professionals who share their cultural knowledge, personal career journeys, and the vital contributions of Indigenous tourism to the territory’s tourism ecosystem. Participants explore diverse roles in cultural interpretation, guiding, hospitality, and entrepreneurship—while learning how traditional knowledge and storytelling continue to shape meaningful visitor experiences. This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to support inclusive workforce development and promote Indigenous leadership within Yukon’s tourism sector.

Education, Career and Volunteer Expo
2025-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon University Gym, Ayamdigut Campus, 500 University Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M4
TIA Yukon is proud to represent the territory’s tourism industry at the 2025 Education, Career and Volunteer Expo. As part of our ongoing labour market development efforts, we will be showcasing the wide range of tourism-related career paths and opportunities available in the Yukon. Local tourism businesses are also welcome to use TIA Yukon’s booth to promote their current or upcoming job opportunities as part of our shared recruitment outreach. Tourism is Yukon’s largest private sector, and participating in this event is a key opportunity to raise awareness, engage future talent, and promote the industry as a meaningful and viable career path. The Education, Career and Volunteer Expo is one of Yukon’s largest annual community events, bringing together education, employment, and volunteer opportunities under one roof. Hosted by Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon (VBY) in partnership with Yukon University, Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY), and Yukonstruct, the Expo offers a full day of networking, discovery, and connection.

Tourism Career Inspiration Presentations for High Schools (Fall Round)
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | Yukon
TIA Yukon regularly delivers inspiring career presentations with local tourism businesses at local high schools to connect students with real stories, pathways, and opportunities in Yukon’s tourism sector. These interactive sessions feature tourism professionals sharing their personal journeys and insights, aiming to spark interest and help students imagine future careers in the territory’s largest private sector.
Whether students are looking for a first job, a summer opportunity, or considering long-term career goals, this presentation offers valuable exposure to the wide range of roles that tourism has to offer—right here in the Yukon.
TIA Yukon also welcomes local tourism businesses to join as guest speakers to help showcase real-life experiences and job possibilities in the sector. Participating operators typically share a short personal story, introduce their business, and highlight roles suitable for youth and entry-level workers.
This initiative is part of TIA Yukon’s ongoing labour market development efforts to support local youth and build the future of the tourism workforce.

Customer Service Skills – SuperHost Foundations of Service Quality
2025-10-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Northlight Innovation, 2180 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5N6, Canada
Customer service skills are highly valued by employers and continue to be among the top skills required in most workplaces. This course is a comprehensive practical introduction to the principles of quality service experience, you’ll learn communication best practices, teamwork, service recovery, problem solving, and more – and gain the practical knowledge to apply these skills in real-life scenarios. Recognized as hte standard for customer service excellence in BC since 1985, SuperHost offers relevant, up-to-date content and best practices that meet employers’ and customers’ current needs and expectations. Free for TIA Yukon members! More information at the link below.

Tourism Career Inspiration Presentations for Local Job Seekers
2025-10-07 | Yukon
As part of our commitment to workforce development in the Yukon, TIA Yukon delivers Tourism Career Inspiration Presentations in collaboration with local partner organizations. These sessions are designed to connect local job seekers—including youth, career changers, newcomers, and returning workers—with meaningful opportunities in the territory’s tourism industry. Through real stories shared by tourism professionals, participants gain insight into the diversity of roles available in the sector, the skills required, and the supports offered along the way. These presentations are delivered in person and tailored to meet the needs of different groups across the territory. TIA Yukon is proud to work alongside community partners to help more Yukoners see themselves in tourism.

HR Workshop: Recruitment and Workforce Engagement in Yukon’s Tourism Sector
2026-01-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Hybrid: TIA Yukon Boardroom / Online
Is finding and retaining great staff becoming harder each year in Yukon’s tourism industry? TIA Yukon is hosting a free HR Workshop designed to support tourism businesses navigating ongoing challenges in recruitment and retention. With the labour market and youth work expectations changing rapidly, this workshop will explore practical, modern approaches to recruitment and workforce engagement tailored to Yukon’s tourism industry.
Format: Hybrid

In-Person: TIA Yukon Boardroom
Online: Zoom

Key Topics
Participants will explore:

Current labour-market trends affecting Yukon’s tourism sector
What today’s younger generations value in work
Moving beyond the “post and pray” hiring approach
Why speed and communication quality matter in recruitment
Re-thinking the full recruitment journey:
Attraction ? Hiring ? Onboarding ? Development
Case studies and examples from Yukon businesses (panellists)

Pre-Workshop Article Series – “Labour Market Mindset Change”
To support participants in advance, Neil, the workshop facilitator, has prepared a short article series exploring how to better understand today’s labour market.
Article – Part 1: Market Trends and Generational Shifts
Upcoming releases:

Part 2: December 8, 2025
Part 3: December 19, 2025
Part 4: January 6, 2026

Same-Day Event: Tourism New Year’s Open House 2026
Immediately following the workshop, TIA Yukon will host a casual Tourism New Year’s Open House to welcome industry members into 2026. Join us for a relaxed networking opportunity with food, refreshments, and time to connect with colleagues from across Yukon’s tourism community.
Registare for free tickets to secure your spot. Details here.

Tourism New Year’s Open House
2026-01-08 16:30 - 19:30 | White Pass & Yukon Route, 1109 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5G4, Canada
This event offers a casual, friendly space for tourism industry members to connect, network, and celebrate the start of 2026 together.

TIA Yukon, with tourism association partners will host a Tourism New Year’s Open House — held in-person only. Themed “New Year Kick Off,” this event offers a casual, friendly space for tourism industry members to connect, network, and celebrate the start of 2026 together.

Location: White Pass Building
Time: 4:30-7:30 pm (Door opens at 4pm)

We’ll be providing food and refreshments, and we welcome you to join us for this first industry gathering of the new year!

Reserve your spot here.

Application Deadline for the Yukon Tourism Relocation Rebate Fund
2026-01-31 | Yukon
Application deadline for the 2025/2026 Cycle of the Yukon Tourism Relocation Rebate Fund. Find more information here.

Applications Deadline for the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
2026-02-02 16:30 | Yukon
Applications close for the Government of Yukon’s Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund. Find more information here.

Government of Yukon’s Funders Meet and Greet and Reverse Trade Show
2026-02-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
TIA Yukon will be at the Government of Yukon’s Funders Meet and Greet and Reverse Trade Show sharing information about our various funds and support services.

Discover new opportunities at the Funders Meet and Greet, and Reverse Trade Show at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre!
This event is open to all:

Entrepreneurs and individuals
Businesses of any size
First Nation development corporations
First Nation governments
Construction companies
Not-for-profit organizations
Municipal governments and local advisory councils

Funders Meet and Greet
At the Funders Meet and Greet, you can connect with representatives from various Government of Yukon departments and community partners to learn about funding opportunities.
You can:

explore different resources;
discover grants and funding programs; and
attend short presentations.

Reverse Trade Show
The Reverse Trade Show provides an opportunity for businesses and contractors to learn about the Government of Yukon’s procurement process.
You can:

learn about upcoming tender opportunities;
attend presentations from government procurement staff; and
meet one-on-one with procurement staff.

Registration is optional. For more information or to register, email edf@yukon.ca.

Deadline for Applications for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund
2026-02-16 | Yukon
Applications close for the 2025-2026 Intake of the Yukon Tourism Training Fund. Find more information here.

Belong – Building IDEAL Workplaces (Powered by Tourism HR Canada, Hosted by YTEC)
2026-02-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Multicultural Centre of the Yukon, 4141D 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Wildfires 2025 Feedback Session
2026-03-02 12:30 - 16:00 | KIAC, 902 Second Ave, Dawson, Yukon, Canada
TIA Yukon and members of the Government of Yukon’s Emergency Management Office and Wildland Fire Management teams are hosting a session for the Klondike tourism community to share their experience during the 2025 wildfires and shape recommendations for a more resilient tourism sector. The event is being offered in partnership with Yukon Tourism and the Klondike Visitors Association. Contact ctscharf@dawson.net to express your interest in attending.

Digital Marketing Session
2026-03-03 12:00 - 14:00 | KIAC, 902 Second Ave, Dawson, Yukon, Canada

Yukon Tourism Career Session
2026-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Employment Central, 204 Black St (#202), Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Bravo Awards (Yukon Convention Bureau)
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada

2026-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Yukon
View the Compass2026 schedule & directory.

A Welcome Yukon Networking Breakfast Open to All Tourism and Culture Entrepreneurs
2026-03-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Quartz Cafe, 9027 Quartz Road, Whitehorse

City of Whitehorse New Economic Development Strategy Workshop
2026-04-01 | Yukon

Compass 2026 – Yukon’s Annual Tourism Forum
2026-04-17 07:30 - 18:30 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada

TIA Yukon AGM
2026-04-17 11:45 - 12:30 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
TIA Yukon Members are invited to attend the 2026 AGM.
See agenda and supporting documents here.

National Tourism Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24 | Yukon
National Tourism Week is a coordinated advocacy week led by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. The social media campaign aims to raise awareness of tourism’s economic and cultural value in Canada and advocate for its prioritization.
By participating, you help ensure Canadians, visitors, and all levels of Canadian government recognize the power of tourism as:

a major economic driver,
a source of community vitality across the country,
a connector through meetings, events, sport tourism, and business travel,
an export sector that brings international spending into Canada,
a contributor to unity, shared identity, pride, and culture (especially Indigenous-led tourism), and
a reason for Canadians to support Canadian communities through the Travel in Canada Pledge (Thursday).

Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24 | Yukon Gymnastics Centre
Close to 400 participants, coaches and fans will come to Whitehorse on April 22-25th for the 2026 Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Great sport infrastructure means we can host sport tourism events. Sport Yukon’s Yukon Your Way Winter Edition is active for this event.

Tourism Reconnects Carcross / Skagway
2026-05-05 05:30 - 19:30 | Yukon
Join the regional tourism community to learn what’s coming up ahead of the busy summer season. Network with fellow Tourism operators and with staff from the Visitor Information Centre. This event will be held in Skagway, Alaska. Transportation can be provided. Contact destinationmanagement@yukon.ca for more information and to register.

Tourism Reconnects Watson Lake
2026-05-07 05:30 - 19:30 | Yukon
Join the regional tourism community to learn what’s coming up ahead of the busy summer season. Network with fellow tourism operators and with staff from the Visitor Information Centre. This event will be held at the Watson Lake Visitors Centre. Transportation can be provided. Contact destinationmanagement@yukon.ca for more information and to register.

Tourism Reconnects Beaver Creek
2026-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Yukon
Join the regional tourism community to learn what’s coming up ahead of the busy summer season. Network with fellow tourism operators and with staff from the Visitor Information Centre. This event will be held at the Beaver Creek Visitors Centre. Transportation can be provided. Contact destinationmanagement@yukon.ca for more information and to register.

Belong – Inclusive Employment & Workplaces (Online)
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The Belong Project, led by Tourism HR Canada, helps employers build inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEAL) workplaces in the tourism industry. It supports disability inclusion by providing practical tools and strategies to hire, retain, and advance employees of all abilities.
Learn how to expand your hiring pool, improve retention, and create a more inclusive workplace at a free online session on May 12 at 11:00 AM.

Tourism Reconnects Haines Junction
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Yukon
Join the regional tourism community to learn what’s coming up ahead of the busy summer season. Network with fellow tourism operators and with staff from the Visitor Information Centre. This event will be held at the Haines Junction Visitors Centre. Transportation can be provided. Contact destinationmanagement@yukon.ca for more information and to register.

Tourism Reconnects Dawson
2026-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Yukon
Join the regional tourism community to learn what’s coming up ahead of the busy summer season. Network with fellow tourism operators and with staff from the Visitor Information Centre. This event will be held at the Dawson Visitors Centre. Transportation can be provided. Contact destinationmanagement@yukon.ca for more information and to register.

Tourism Reconnects Whitehorse
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Yukon
Join the regional tourism community to learn what’s coming up ahead of the busy summer season. Network with fellow tourism operators and with staff from the Visitor Information Centre. This event will be held at the Whitehorse Visitors Centre. Transportation can be provided. Contact destinationmanagement@yukon.ca for more information and to register.
