Tourism Development Officer II - Full-Time

The City of Thunder Bay  provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at: Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager Tourism Thunder Bay, undertakes moderately complex projects related to tourism and economic development. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates as a member of a project team. Undertakes a broad spectrum of destination development projects related to tourism and economic development. Research sport tourism event opportunities, engage with sport event organizations and engage in sport tourism event attraction. Performs detailed analysis of tourism and economic development opportunities, prepares and implements related strategic and promotional plans. Performs detailed analysis and work associated with the completion of research projects, funding applications, and feasibility studies. Initiates and conducts discussions and negotiations with the private and public sectors regarding tourism and economic development opportunities. Provides information to prospective entrepreneurs, agencies and the community on matters relating to tourism and economic development opportunities. Identifies and promotes improvement to and expansion of existing businesses or industries. Completes projects jointly undertaken by the City and provincial or federal levels of government, or other partners, as assigned. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Degree in economics, business administration, or a related field along with three years’ experience in economic or industrial development; or Diploma in business administration, or a related field along with five years’ experience in economic or industrial development Skills/Abilities: Ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently Must have a demonstrated ability to work with entrepreneurs and be knowledgeable of the relevant provincial legislation regarding municipal economic development; Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software Familiarity with markets and marketing, tourism and economic development opportunities Ability to exercise independent judgement when dealing with confidential or sensitive issues Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation Must have a valid driver’s licence Working beyond normal working hours and out of town travel (by land and air) will be required from time to time General Information : As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:  Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY:  Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866