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Wawa Tourism Coordinator - Competition 2022-03

Contract Position from April to November 2022
Wage: $27-$30 per hour, 35 hours per week

The Municipality of Wawa seeks a self-motivated, flexible tourism leader to provide a top of the class visitor experience as the Wawa Tourism Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Director of Community Services and Tourism, the successful candidate will assist to position Wawa as a key travel destination through the successful management of the Wawa Tourist Information Center, development of an industry-leading tourism marketing plan, and delivery of engaging special events and business support programs.   This is an eight-month term contract from April to November 2022, with potential for a contract extension.

Areas of responsibilities include: 

  • Operating all aspects of the Wawa Tourist Information Centre from May to September including mentoring summer student staff and preparing work schedules.
  • Creating a tourism marketing strategy and multi year plan in partnership with the Director, municipal staff, and community stakeholders.
  • Positioning Wawa as a key destination through compelling and engaging social, digital, and traditional media to reach key audiences and increase engagement.
  • Supporting community groups and organizations to host live, onsite festivals, events and programs at the Tourist Information Center and other locations.
  • Collecting and analyzing visitor and tourism data to develop key insights and actionable recommendations to boost local tourism and department revenue.
  • Recommending and purchasing branded tourism merchandise and marketing materials to increase daily merchandise sales and performing all related bookkeeping tasks.

 Qualifications include: 

  • Post-secondary education in tourism, economic development, marketing, or related and a minimum three-years related experience.
  • Proven ability to effectively operate the day to day requirements of a business facility.
  • Strong interpersonal, computer, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the tourism industry and visitor trends on a provincial and local level.
  • Must work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
  • Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract required.

A detailed job description is available from humanresources@wawa.cc or call Alex Patterson at 705-856-2244 ex. 242 for further information.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, to:

 Human Resources
Tourism Coordinator - Competition 2022-03
Municipality of Wawa
40 Broadway Avenue, Box 500
 Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0
Email: humanresources@wawa.cc

The Municipality of Wawa welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Information shared shall be used solely for candidate selection purposes in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Contact humanresources@wawa.cc for accommodation requests, accessible formats and more information.