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.

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