The City of Flin Flon, Town of Creighton, Village of Denare Beach is Looking for Regional Tourism Officer Full Time

City of Flin Flon | Town of Creighton | Village of Denare Beach

REGIONAL TOURISM OFFICER

JOB DETAILS & DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Serves as the regional focal point for tourism development, reporting to the Regional Economic Development Manager. Work closely with the Regional Economic Development Manager, interacting with industry supporting organizations, public entities, private businesses, indigenous organizations, and not-for-profit advocacy groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Planning and Implementation

• Lead and implement tourism strategies, plans, policies, and initiatives
• Coordinate and lead tourism product development
• Coordinate and keep track of tourism assets (e.g., attractors, contributors, influencers)
• Lead and secure relevant tourism development resources
• Work with recreation directors and officers to formulate tourism events and initiatives
• Provide updated insights on regional, national, and international tourism development trends

B. Marketing and Communication

• Develop and implement optimized market positioning and branding strategy
• Lead marketing campaigns in alignment with strategies, plans and initiatives
• Draft relevant content (creative text & graphic) for different marketing mediums and settings
• Attend events, forums, and meetings to promote tourism and guide development

C. Community Engagement and Linkage

• Engage and maintain relationships with stakeholders of relevance
• Keep relevant stakeholders engaged and informed of development updates in tourism
• Lead and formulate stakeholder alliances to advocate for subjects of relevance in tourism

D. Economic Development Support

• Support the implementation of economic development initiatives and projects
• Recommend and lead synergies relating to tourism development
• Keep the Commission engaged and informed of development updates in tourism

04. Qualification and Knowledge

• Post-secondary education in tourism development, business administration, or relevant fields
• Knowledge & experience in tourism development, marketing & sales, & project management
• Knowledge of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with emphases in the northern regions

05. Critical Skills to Excel

• Communicate effectively: verbally and written including digital mediums, such as social media
• Event planning, organization, coordination, implementation, and management
• Use of Microsoft Suite applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Supplementary Asset: proficiency in graphic design | editing, and web content management
• Holder of a valid Class 5 driver’s license in Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $54,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver’s License (required)

Work Location: One location