Manager, Marketing and Visitor Experiences - Thunder Bay, Canada - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Company Summary:

Situated in Thunder Bay, Fort William Historical Park is a branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

The Fort is a multi-component destination tourism attraction that provides world-class cultural heritage and educational experiences for residents and visitors to northwestern Ontario.

As a living history museum, the Fort depicts the fur trade activities of the North West Company from 1803 to 1821 where Indigenous, Scottish and French cultures meet.

The heritage program features interactions with costumed interpreters, dramas, demonstrations, tours, special events, and education programs.

Facilities include a reconstructed fur trade post, campground, Indigenous and overnight experiences, the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, the Jean Morrison Fur Trade Library, gift shop and award-winning banquet and conference facilities.

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Location: 1350 King Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region

Date Posted: 20 Feb 2024
Closing Date: 05 Mar 202- How to apply
:How to apply**:

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Experienced

Calling all creative leaders

Fort William Historical Park is seeking an energetic and experienced marketing professional with superlative communications and leadership skills to join their team as Manager, Marketing and Visitor Experiences.

This unique opportunity offers you a chance to lead a dedicated team in the development and implementation of innovative events and marketing strategies to promote the programs, activities and visitor experiences for one of North America's largest cultural heritage attractions.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable.

Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS.

Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision.

It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
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Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of its business goals.

It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the Park.

As Manager, Marketing and Visitor Experiences, you will provide strategic leadership in the:
promotion of Fort William Historical Park as a world-class living history museum.

- development and implementation of visitor experiences, product marketing, promotion, communications, public relations, corporate development, reservation, admissions and sales operations.
- development and implementation of programs, policies and standards to support accessible and diverse visitor experiences.
- design and delivery of business plans, marketing and product innovation initiatives.
- effective networking and collaboration with internal and