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Ontario Travel Ambassador
Sault Ste. Marie
Food & Hospitality,
Customer Service,
Seasonal
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Ontario Travel Information Centre
ES Job ID:
16237
Closing Date:
February 21, 2025
Salary:
17.2
Duration:
Student
,
Temporary
Job Description:
Summer Student Employment Opportunity 2025
Ontario Travel Ambassador
Compensation: $17.20-$18.05/hour
Join our team at Destination Ontario this summer as a Travel Ambassador! This dynamic role involves working at an Ontario Travel Information Centre and/or providing visitor information at pop-up locations such as at popular tourist spots, festivals, and events across Ontario. You will influence and inspire travelers by helping to plan their trips and creating custom itineraries. You will also capture content for social media, work within a team, and learn about the beauty and culture of Ontario. This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain valuable new skills!
Skills/Experience You Will Gain:
-Knowledge of the Ontario tourism industry, products, and experiences
-Practical experience in a customer service role
-Content creation for social media platforms
-Collaboration in a team setting
-Enhanced problem-solving and adaptability skills
-Networking opportunities with industry professionals
-Experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
Ontario Travel Ambassador
Compensation: $17.20-$18.05/hour
Join our team at Destination Ontario this summer as a Travel Ambassador! This dynamic role involves working at an Ontario Travel Information Centre and/or providing visitor information at pop-up locations such as at popular tourist spots, festivals, and events across Ontario. You will influence and inspire travelers by helping to plan their trips and creating custom itineraries. You will also capture content for social media, work within a team, and learn about the beauty and culture of Ontario. This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain valuable new skills!
Skills/Experience You Will Gain:
-Knowledge of the Ontario tourism industry, products, and experiences
-Practical experience in a customer service role
-Content creation for social media platforms
-Collaboration in a team setting
-Enhanced problem-solving and adaptability skills
-Networking opportunities with industry professionals
-Experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
Required Skills:
-Must be enrolled in a full-time study program (high school, university, college etc.) and intend on returning to school in Fall 2025 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 from May/June to Labour Day
-Available to work up to 35 hours/week on weekdays and weekends with some evenings, including statutory holidays
-Ability to work effectively in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, and adapt to various weather conditions.
-Canadian citizen, or be legally entitled to work in Canada
-Available to work from May/June to Labour Day
-Available to work up to 35 hours/week on weekdays and weekends with some evenings, including statutory holidays
-Ability to work effectively in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, and adapt to various weather conditions.
Requirements:
-Strong customer service skills developed through job, education, or volunteer experiences
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Foundational knowledge of digital platforms
-General knowledge of Ontario's geography
-Enthusiasm for travel and exploring new destinations and experiences
-Ability to capture content for social media platforms
-Flexibility working in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
-Fluency/knowledge of additional language(s) considered an asset
-Retail & POS experience is an asset
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Foundational knowledge of digital platforms
-General knowledge of Ontario's geography
-Enthusiasm for travel and exploring new destinations and experiences
-Ability to capture content for social media platforms
-Flexibility working in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
-Fluency/knowledge of additional language(s) considered an asset
-Retail & POS experience is an asset
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume by email to: [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.
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.
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