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The Municipality of Wawa seeks a motivated, passionate tourism professional to provide marketing and tourism support services in Wawa. Supported by the Director of Community Services and Tourism, the successful candidate will assist to position Wawa as a key travel destination through the delivery of marketing campaigns that utilize diverse media and a variety of proven marketing strategies. The Intern will also provide support in implementing the Wawa Five-Year Tourism Plan and support community tourism initiatives such as the Wawa Goose Nest Market and special events.

Duties include:

  1. Responsible for the implementation of local tourism marketing and development projects. Support the effective and efficient operation of tourism activities in the Municipality. 
  2. Oversee tourism Social Media and Web Pages.  Assist in developing and implementing a tourism marketing strategy including a destination accommodation tax program.
  3. Research, design, and implement targeted marketing for community tourism products and area tourism offerings.
  4. Collaborate and communicate with regional tourism businesses on community tourism marketing and development activities. Coordinate co-operative tourism marketing initiatives with partners.
  5. Facilitate community groups and organizations to provide local festivals, events and programs that meet the tourism goals of the community.
  6. Assist with a variety of tourism initiatives including Wawa Tourism Plan, Goose Nest Market, Tourist Information Center operations and similar.

Qualifications include:

  • Must be able to meet all NOHFC Eligibility Requirements (see link below)
  • Post-secondary education in tourism, economic development, marketing, or related.
  • Strong interpersonal, computer, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the tourism industry and visitor trends on a regional and local level.
  • Access to a vehicle desirable and a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract required.

For a job description or information contact Alex Patterson at 705-856-2244 ex. 242 apatterson@wawa.cc

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, to: 

Human Resources
Tourism Marketing Intern - Competition 2022-06
Municipality of Wawa
40 Broadway Avenue, Box 500
 Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0
Email: humanresources@wawa.cc

Announcement from NOHFC

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.