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Summer Student Tourism Ambassador
Sault Ste. Marie
Customer Service,
Sales & Marketing,
Office & Administration
POSTED:
2 months ago
Employer:
Ontario Travel Information Centre
ES Job ID:
15297
Closing Date:
May 23, 2024
Salary:
16.55
Duration:
Seasonal
,
Student
,
Temporary
Job Description:
Destination Ontario Summer Student Tourism Ambassador Ontario Travel Information Services
Summer Student Employment Opportunity 2024
This summer, join our team and help visitors discover Ontario. Work as a Destination Ontario Summer Student Tourism Ambassador and learn about travel experiences across Ontario - from thrilling attractions to natural wonders and urban adventures. Share your learned knowledge and passion with locals and visitors to Ontario to help them have unforgettable travel experiences in our province.
About Ontario Travel Information Services
- Part of Destination Ontario, an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
- A team of knowledgeable Travel Counsellors that provides customized travel information, trip planning and visitor information services to locals and visitors to Ontario
- Delivers visitor information services across multiple channels including in-person at 9 Ontario Travel Information Centres (OTICs) throughout Ontario, the 1-800-ONTARIO toll-free tourism number, virtually using video conferencing, by e-mail, and through roaming visitor information services at events, attractions and tourist areas
The Summer Student Tourism Ambassador Opportunity:We value your interest in travel and tourism and want to provide you with the opportunity to broaden your network and gain further knowledge about tourism in Ontario.
Here are just some of the benefits to working as a Destination Ontario Summer Student Tourism Ambassador.
- Orientation and training sessions to set you up for success
- Participate in tourism product familiarization tours either in-person or virtually
- Gain certified customer service and travel counsellor skills through in-person and online training
- Mentorship from experienced Travel Counsellor staff
- Learn more about Ontario and how to promote it to visitors from all over the world
- Build your professional network by connecting with Tourism Industry Partners
- Experience working in the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
- Flexible work schedule
- Uniform provided
- Salary Range: $16.55 - $17.40/hour
Summer Student Employment Opportunity 2024
This summer, join our team and help visitors discover Ontario. Work as a Destination Ontario Summer Student Tourism Ambassador and learn about travel experiences across Ontario - from thrilling attractions to natural wonders and urban adventures. Share your learned knowledge and passion with locals and visitors to Ontario to help them have unforgettable travel experiences in our province.
About Ontario Travel Information Services
- Part of Destination Ontario, an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
- A team of knowledgeable Travel Counsellors that provides customized travel information, trip planning and visitor information services to locals and visitors to Ontario
- Delivers visitor information services across multiple channels including in-person at 9 Ontario Travel Information Centres (OTICs) throughout Ontario, the 1-800-ONTARIO toll-free tourism number, virtually using video conferencing, by e-mail, and through roaming visitor information services at events, attractions and tourist areas
The Summer Student Tourism Ambassador Opportunity:We value your interest in travel and tourism and want to provide you with the opportunity to broaden your network and gain further knowledge about tourism in Ontario.
Here are just some of the benefits to working as a Destination Ontario Summer Student Tourism Ambassador.
- Orientation and training sessions to set you up for success
- Participate in tourism product familiarization tours either in-person or virtually
- Gain certified customer service and travel counsellor skills through in-person and online training
- Mentorship from experienced Travel Counsellor staff
- Learn more about Ontario and how to promote it to visitors from all over the world
- Build your professional network by connecting with Tourism Industry Partners
- Experience working in the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
- Flexible work schedule
- Uniform provided
- Salary Range: $16.55 - $17.40/hour
Required Skills:
- Strong customer service skills through job, educational and/or voluntary experiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of Ontario's geography
- Passion for travel and tourism
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Retail experience is an asset
- Fluency/knowledge of a second language is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of Ontario's geography
- Passion for travel and tourism
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Retail experience is an asset
- Fluency/knowledge of a second language is an asset
Requirements:
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in a full-time study program (high school, university, college etc.) and intend on returning to school in Fall 2024 or be within 6 months of graduation from a post-secondary institution. Canadian citizen, or be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Available to work May/June to Labour Day. Available to work up to 35 hours/week on weekdays and weekends with some evenings, including statutory holidays
- Must be enrolled in a full-time study program (high school, university, college etc.) and intend on returning to school in Fall 2024 or be within 6 months of graduation from a post-secondary institution. Canadian citizen, or be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Available to work May/June to Labour Day. Available to work up to 35 hours/week on weekdays and weekends with some evenings, including statutory holidays
How to Apply:
Send your cover letter and resume by email to the contact for your preferred Ontario Travel Information Centre listed below.
Ontario Travel Information Centre Location
Sault Ste. Marie
Angela Romano, [email protected]
Pigeon River (Neebing)
Angela Romano, [email protected]
Contact
Toronto, Union Station
Cinzia Worek, [email protected]
Barrie
Jenn Irving, [email protected]
Niagara Falls
Lidia Romeo, [email protected]
Windsor
Lidia Romeo, [email protected]
Tilbury
Lidia Romeo, [email protected]
Bainsville
Sylvie Veenstra, [email protected]
Hawkesbury (Chute à Blondeau)
Sylvie Veenstra, [email protected]
Due to high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information
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 and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable.
Ontario Travel Information Centre Location
Sault Ste. Marie
Angela Romano, [email protected]
Pigeon River (Neebing)
Angela Romano, [email protected]
Contact
Toronto, Union Station
Cinzia Worek, [email protected]
Barrie
Jenn Irving, [email protected]
Niagara Falls
Lidia Romeo, [email protected]
Windsor
Lidia Romeo, [email protected]
Tilbury
Lidia Romeo, [email protected]
Bainsville
Sylvie Veenstra, [email protected]
Hawkesbury (Chute à Blondeau)
Sylvie Veenstra, [email protected]
Due to high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information
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 and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable.