Tourist Information Centre Attendant
Posted 3 weeks ago
Employer:
Township of White River
Location:
White River, ON
Job Type:
Full Time, Contract, Temporary
Industry:
Tourism
Job Description
The White River Tourist Information Centre is seeking students to be information centre attendants for the summer (July-August). As one of the first stops in White River, the Tourist Information Centre is the core of tourist attraction. Visitors from all over the world are eager to learn about White River’s Winnie the Pooh connection, railway history, and local stories.
Candidates can expect to:
Greet guests entering the Information Centre
Share White River’s story and local history
Help to plan and run activities for the community including the annual Winnie’s Hometown Festival
Create information bulletins and engage in creative projects to update the Information Centre
Help with gardening and cleaning duties
Sell merchandise
Candidates can expect to gain:
Guest Relations experience
Experience in the tourism industry
Local historical knowledge and training
Enhance communication, organization and planning skills
This position is 7-hour workdays, at 35 hours a week.
Required Skills & Role
Must be between the ages of 15 and 30
Be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number)
Be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada
Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent residence status are not eligible
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter and a resume to:
Mail: Township of White River, 102 Durham St, PO Box 307, White River ON P0M 3G0;
Email: adminassistant@whiteriver.ca
For more information call (807) 822-2450 ex 200
Company Information
The Township of White River is a municipal government organization in Ontario supporting local services, tourism, and community development.