fbpx
Mission

Visitor Information Centre Student

  • Company: City of Mission
  • Job Level: Front-line
  • Job Type: Part Time
  • Job Address: Unit 1 - 34033 Lougheed Highway, Mission, British Columbia V2V 5X8
  • Job Status: Co-op/Internship, Contract/Temporary
  • Start Date: June 3rd, 2021
  • End Date: August 30th, 2021
  • Positions Available: 1
Job Description:

Are you a part-time or full-time student who is interested in economic development, Indigenous studies, tourism, communications or marketing? Are you looking to gain experience in your chosen field of study? This may be your opportunity!

The District of Mission is looking for a friendly, energetic and welcoming student to make connections while providing tourism information and advice to local residents and visitors at the Mission Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and at key locations in the community. Reporting to the Manager of Tourism and Communications, you will use your exceptional customer service and online marketing skills in conjunction with front line work that will form the day-to-day basis of this position.

You will have the opportunity to work with staff to create a business engagement survey and connect with tourism stakeholders (event organizers, attractions, restaurants, campgrounds, etc.) to inquire about their 2020 business performance and their business plans and goals for 2021. You will be responsible for compiling and analyzing the survey results and bring forward recommendations that will enable Tourism Mission to determine how to best support each business during and post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

You will have awareness  of the services available in the Mission area and be knowledgeable about local, regional and provincial tourism products. It is key to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and telephone) along with the ability to perform a variety of administrative and clerical functions with minimal supervision and at least one year of related customer-service oriented work experience.

Recommended Training:

  • Salary/Wage: $20.84 per hour plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits
Job Application Process:

If this career opportunity interests you, please apply via the Careers page on our website www.mission.ca/careers (Job ID 2021-09) by Monday, March 29, 2021.

APPLY NOW! • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE STUDENT • City of Mission

Post Date: March 5, 2021 Deadline for Application: March 29, 2021

1

City of Mission

  • Street Address:

    34033 Lougheed Hwy

  • Telephone:

    (604) 814-1280

  • Website:

    https://mission.ca

  • About:

    The City of Mission is responsible for the development and marketing of tourism within our municipality and on a regional level, we work with the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce who manage the Visitor Information Centre and related social media.

  • Map: