# Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-317

Tourism and hospitality workforce training for 125 Saskatchewan participants

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** ICT-ACA-317
**NAICS:** 611430, 624310

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking tourism and hospitality workforce training services for eligible participants through its Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.
- **Buyer:** Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career and Employment Services.
- **Named service provider:** **Tourism Saskatchewan**, the intended provider of the Ready to Work Tourism and Hospitality Program.
- **Program scope:** Serve 125 participants who are at least 16 years old and legally entitled to work in Canada.
  - Provide individualized assessments and case management, vocational and life-skills development, and employment-readiness support.
  - Deliver Work Readiness credential training consisting of 19 online Workplace Essentials modules and one occupational course, such as Line Cook, Housekeeping, Front Desk Agent, or Food and Beverage Server.
  - Potentially support eligible job-readiness costs, including training fees, work attire, tools, and transportation; facilitate employer networking and employment events; and coordinate with local service providers.
- **Performance targets:** At least 70% of participants are expected to complete programming; at least 70% of completers are expected to enter employment or further education or training.
- **Estimated value:** Approximately $215,000 for the one-year program.

### Description

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Immigration and Career Training intends to contract with Tourism Saskatchewan to provide employability and skills training supporting the tourism and hospitality workforce. The one-year program is intended to serve 125 eligible participants through personalized case management, certificate-based training, vocational and life-skills development, and employment-related financial supports. The work also includes connecting participants with employers and coordinating wraparound supports with local service providers. This Advance Contract Award Notice invites capable Saskatchewan service providers to submit written statements of capabilities by October 30, 2026; if no qualifying responses are received, ICT intends to award the contract to Tourism Saskatchewan.

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