Discover Uxbridge- Assistant Tourism Development - The Township of Uxbridge

The Township of Uxbridge

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Uxbridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discover Uxbridge, Assistant Tourism Development Coordinator,
**Summer Student, contract
This position involves assisting the Tourism Development Coordinator with the primary
responsibilities of Discover Uxbridge, Tourism at the Township of Uxbridge, including promoting
Uxbridge as a four-season visitor destination. This is a full-time summer position which includes
some weekends and occasional evenings.

Tourism is responsible for marketing and communications initiatives, creating new tourism
product offerings, implementing the tourism strategic plan, fostering government and
stakeholder alliances, securing sponsorships and partnerships and encouraging new business
growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

will be responsible for helping with various marketing tasks and working at local tourism-related
events (in accordance with provincial safety guidelines)

This includes:

Attending local tourism events (weekends) to work at the Tourism Trailer/Tent providing

relevant collateral and information to visitors. This would include set-up and tear down for
each event.

Ensuring marketing materials are uptodate and fully stocked and organized in the Tourism

Trailer.

Assisting with the rollout of Tourism related promotional programs.
Assisting with photography, videography for social media promotion.
Updating the website with upcoming events.
Distribution of marketing materials and communications to Tourism Ambassadors.
Tracking and analyzing the impact of social media and website efforts.
Facilitating consumer surveys with event organizers to track the number of tourists.
Inputting visitor data to compile and analyse results.
Comply with provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and

- procedures.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
Deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, other

- departments and levels of government; and,

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be independent and a selfstarter.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
An awareness of the events and tourism assets in Uxbridge.

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T- Experience with Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter is an asset.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, WordPress, I-Movie and Google Analytics is an

- asset.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Driver's licence and access to a vehicle is an asset.

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$15.80/hour. Hours of work are 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week for 10 weeks (including weekends
- and occasional evenings). There is a possibility to work part-time beginning June 12th, 2023,
- commencing regular hours once the school year has finished.

If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume to Sarah Godbout,
- a Health Canada or the World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose at least 14 _
- days prior to your start date. The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant _
- employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code. _

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 _

- and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The Township of Uxbridge will provide accommodations throughout _
- the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the _