Tourism Ambassador

Part-Time, Term
Internal/External Posting No. 2024-65

Department Community Services
Internal Posting Date: August 30, 2024
Internal Closing Date: September 12, 2024
External Posting Date: September 13, 2024
External Closing Date: September 29, 2024
Hourly Rate: $20.07 after probation
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week
Competition No.: 2024-65
 
Under the direction of the Tourism, Emergency & Climate Readiness Manager, Visitor Experience Coordinator or designate, the Tourism Ambassadors are the friendly face and enthusiastic voice representing our destination to visitors from around the world and residents. Serving as a knowledgeable resource Tourism Ambassadors provide information about local attractions, events, dining, and accommodations. Additionally, Tourism Ambassadors participate in public speaking presentations providing information on local history and current experience opportunities in our region and the Alaska Highway Route. If you have a passion for travel, excellent communication skills, and a desire to showcase the best of what our destination has to offer, we invite you to join our team as a Tourism Ambassador.

Shifts will be scheduled from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Tuesday to Saturday

Requirements:

 
The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a safe manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application.
 
Candidates should submit a résumé by emailing a word document or pdf to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca, with the job posting name and number in the subject line, no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.

**Please note this is a term position to December 21st, 2024**