Tourism Ambassador Student

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Tourism Ambassador Student

Community Services Department

Contract dates: May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025

The Town has an opportunity available for the position of Tourism Ambassador Student. This position will work with the Economic Development and Culture office to develop, implement, and support tourism-related initiatives and experiences in Orangeville.

Responsibilities include the development of interesting, engaging, and memorable content that promote the Town’s tourism drivers. The Tourism Ambassador Student will also support marketing and promotional efforts required to attract visitors and will assist with the planning and execution of tourism-related initiatives and projects led by the Tourism and Culture Officer. Representing the Town of Orangeville at community events and interacting with the local businesses are additional opportunities included in this role.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program at senior level with focus in tourism, marketing, communications, history, or related field.
• Six (6) months of customer oriented, public-facing work experience.
• Valid Ontario Class G license and access to a vehicle for community engagement activities and events.

Hourly Rate: $24.59 - $26.60 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• To be eligible for this job, students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Preference is given to those returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall. Students may be asked to provide proof of enrolment.
• All student interviews are expected to be scheduled in February 2025. We will work within the Winter 2025 reading weeks advertised by Ontario post-secondary institutions; however, please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate every school schedule. Virtual interview formats are available.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Human Resources Co-ordinator, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2024. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.