Town of Banff

Tourism Education

Banff is a world-class resort town and tourist destination, so it's a great place to work and advance your career in the tourism industry. There are many opportunities to gain experience and obtain professional certification.

Banff has a number of organizations that exist to help you fulfill your career dreams. Sign up for their courses and programs and you’re sure to be on the fast track for the job you’d like in Banff.

Banff's Best

Banff's Best is an entertaining and informative evening where you’ll learn some of the best things to know about Banff. This interactive program appeals to all local staff, and is designed especially for young workers in the tourism industry who are new to the Bow Valley.

More information: Banff's Best Heritage Orientation Program

Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association

The Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of information delivery to visitors to Canada's mountain parks. More than 500 people have taken MPHIA courses in Banff, Jasper and Golden in the last four years.

More information: Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association
 

Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College offers career development classes in Canmore as well as in Banff. Continuing education courses and part time certificate programs are available in Business Computers and Accounting.

Our drop-in computer lab at the Banff YWCA (102 Spray Avenue) is available for those who need a computer to produce their resumes, search for jobs, or update their computer skills. Funding may be available for clients that are unemployed.