Summer Employment Opportunity - VIC Student Positions
Vermilion Visitor Information Centre (2 Summer Positions)
Application deadline: 4:30 pm, Friday, March 4, 2022
We are looking for two applicants to start Monday, May 2, 2022 – Monday, September 5, 2022.
These are full-time positions as we get ready for the Summer Tourism Season!
- Provide exceptional customized trip planning and customer service to visitors travelling to Alberta.
- Proactively promote attractions, events, experiences, and destinations across the province, including assisting travelers with booking accommodations and activities.
- Influence visitors to do more and extend their length of stay in Alberta by matching their interests and needs to Alberta’s attractions, experiences, and destinations.
- Distribute information and essential travel tips.
- Complete administrative tasks such as preparing reports and collecting and entering visitor statistics and other duties as assigned by Economic Development.
Qualifications:
Visitor Information Centre staff must be proactive and able to recall/search Alberta information quickly and be comfortable dealing with people. Having well-honed listening and questioning skills are essential, to establish credibility in your interactions with travelers. All candidates must have a high school education. Expertise with internet-based research, social media channels and Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
Required education:
- High school or equivalent.
- Applicants must be returning to school studies in the fall.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00/hour
Please note:
- Weekend and Statutory Holiday work is required.
- Attendance at training in Edmonton (May 2022) is a condition of employment (if offered).
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain First Aid Certification before commencing work.
- We reserve the right to ask for a Criminal Record check.
Please email a cover letter, resume and references to Manager Economic Development.
Attention: Mary Lee Prior, Manager Economic Development
Or to: Town of Vermilion, 5021 – 49 Avenue Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1
Any questions or concerns can be sent to Manager Economic Development or call 780-581-2419.