Student Tourism Counselor – #7703 – ST
Job Developer:
Paul Robertson
Niagara Gateway Information Centre
In this position you will be enrolled in a position as Tourism Counselor at Niagara Gateway Information Centre, a non-profit organization, located in Grimsby. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and candidates must be between the ages of 15-30 and eligible under this program: (have Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Refugee Protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; have a valid social insurance number; and be legally entitled to work in Canada).
Duties:
- Distribute brochures, pamphlets and maps
- Welcome visitors
- Encourage visitors to experience different aspects of the region
- Be well-informed with seasonal attractions and events
- Refill brochures, pamphlets and maps
- Collect statistics
- Answer the phone
- Make sure TVs and Signs advertisements are working
- Light housekeeping/cleaning
- Work on other assigned tasks and special projects as needed
- You may be requested to open and close the Information Centre
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Enthusiast about tourism
- Good customer service
- Excellent communication
- Organized
- Comfortable being standing for a period of time
- Interested in developing knowledge of local tourism
- Being both a team player and able to work independently
Experience/Education:
- Diploma or studying Tourism preferred
- Experience in customer service is preferred
- Knowledge of local tourism
