Exciting summer opportunities are available at the Grande Prairie Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre (VIC)! Here is your chance to learn about and experience many of the great attractions and adventures that Alberta has to offer, to develop skills that will benefit you for any future position or career, and to connect with people from all over the world.

We are seeking individuals that are personable, customer service oriented, proactive and passionate about promoting Alberta. Excellent interpersonal, communication, sales and promotional skills are required.

The following positions are available:

TRAVEL COUNSELLOR

Primary responsibilities:

Provide exceptional customer service

Promote attractions and destinations across the province

Influence visitors to do more and extend their length of stay in Alberta

Distribute information and sell promotional materials and travel essentials

Complete administrative tasks such as preparing reports, and collecting and entering visitor     statistics

Starting Salary: $17.09 – $20.47 per hour

SITE SUPERVISOR

Primary responsibilities:

Perform all Travel Counsellor duties

Supervise Travel Counsellors and provide ongoing feedback, training and coaching

Complete administrative tasks including scheduling, overseeing daily operations, managing inventory and ensuring proper maintenance of the VIC

Liaise with the local tourism industry

Starting Salary: $18.07 – $21.82 per hour

Qualifications: All candidates must have a high school education and at least one year of customer service experience.  Preference will be given to candidates with some post-secondary education in tourism, hospitality and/or a related field. Knowledge of a second language and experience with Alberta’s tourism industry and tourism destinations are considered assets. Equivalencies will be considered. Familiarity with the internet and computers (including Microsoft applications) is essential.  First Aid Certification is required. Candidates applying for the Site Supervisor position must have at least one year of supervisory/leadership experience.

Please note: These positions are summer employment term opportunities. Weekend and Statutory Holiday work is required. Attendance at training in Edmonton (May 7 – 10, 2012) is a condition of employment.

How to apply:  Electronic applications are preferred.  Submit your resume and cover letter to info@gptourism.ca (acceptable files in Microsoft Word or Rich Text formats).  Candidates unable to apply electronically may apply in ONE of the following ways: mail to114, 11330 106 Street Grande Prairie,  Alberta T8V 7X9  or fax to (780) 539-0905.

Closing Date: February 15, 2012

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.