VISITORS CENTRE TOURISM OFFICER - SUMMER STUDENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
VISITOR CENTRE TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICER
SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS

Bilingual Summer Student 9 Week Contract Position (June 27th – August 31st)

(For all positions the incumbent MUST be returning to school in the fall as a full-time student)

Overview:
The Visitor Centre Tourism Information Officer will assist the Tourism Co-ordinator with the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Centre, located at 10 King Street East. The position is to provide advice to tourists regarding the regional attractions, special events, accommodations and businesses demonstrating a high level of customer service.

Qualifications:

• An understanding of the tourism and travel industry
• Extensive knowledge of local attractions, events and tourism services
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with excellent research and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently
• Must be fluent in English and French

Work Environment:

• The workweek is to be determined (up to 40 hours a week)
• Evening and weekend work is required
• This position requires a person who can work on a team and independently, multi-task and work in a busy, sometimes disruptive, environment
• Must be able to provide customer service to the public in a friendly, respectful and helpful manner on a regular basis while carrying out related tasks.

All applications must clearly indicate “Visitors Centre Tourism Information Officer”. Interested applicants should apply in confidence no later than:

Friday, March 1, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. to the attention of:

Human Resources, Town of Gananoque
30 King Street East, Gananoque Ontario, K7G 1E9
Email: hr@gananoque.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected, and will be only used for the purpose of the candidate selection. The Town will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2-3 months

Salary: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-01
Expected start date: 2024-06-27