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Join Our Team as a Tourism Development Officer!

Are you passionate about tourism and community development? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your ideas can make a real impact? Gateway Labrador is excited to announce an opening for a Tourism Development Officer in beautiful Labrador City, NL. This is your chance to contribute to the growth of our vibrant tourism sector while enjoying the stunning landscapes and rich culture of our region!

About the Role

As a Tourism Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of tourism in our community. This permanent position offers a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week, where you will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at enhancing our tourism offerings. Your bilingual skills will be essential in connecting with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies to support tourism initiatives.
• Supervise professional and support staff, as well as students.
• Perform essential administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Create a portfolio of marketing materials to promote our tourism assets.
• Evaluate customer service and store environments to enhance visitor experiences.
• Design, conduct, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Prepare funding applications to secure resources for tourism development.
• Deliver engaging presentations at conferences, workshops, and symposia.
• Provide basic tourist information to visitors.
• Ensure budgetary control through the development and implementation of appropriate systems and procedures.
• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations.
• Manage events that showcase our community and attract visitors.

Work Environment

This role is set in a rural area and involves collaboration with various associations and non-profit organizations, including a gift shop and a community-based agency. Please note that relocation costs are not covered by the employer.

Supervision and Team Dynamics

You will supervise a small team of 1 to 2 people and work closely with committees to drive tourism initiatives forward.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, MS Windows, and MS Word is essential for managing tasks and projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in a related field.

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Dependable and reliable.
• Possesses efficient interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Shows initiative and sound judgment.
• Organized and a true team player.

Health Benefits

We care about our team’s well-being! As part of your employment, you will receive:

• A comprehensive dental plan.
• A robust health care plan.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $1700.00 to $1960.00 biweekly, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Join Us!

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the growth of tourism in Labrador, we want to hear from you! Your journey towards making a difference starts here at Gateway Labrador.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our enthusiastic team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.