Tourism Information Officer

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s Economic Development, Culture and Partnership division is currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individual to work in our Visitor Information Centre for our Summer Tourism Season.

Accountabilities

The Tourism Information Officer must be comfortable assisting staff with the selection of attractions, accommodations, events, etc. for visitors, and maintaining display shelves with up-to-date tourism brochures and information.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the St. John’s tourism product
• Excellent communication skills
• Work with the public in a professional manner
• Work independently
• Conversational French considered an asset

• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate – Dated 2024

• Standard First Aid
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR level C)

Hours of Work

Up to 40 hours per week.
Period of Employment: June 25 - August 30, 2024.
Must be available to attend mandatory training June 11. Some training may be offered virtually, evenings and/or weekends.
Rate of pay effective April 1, 2024

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.