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Duties
- Work with local and regional organizations to
develop and attract new events to be hosted in the
Battlefords, or to expand existing ones
- Produce and distribute promotional materials fo
the attraction of tourists and events
-Maintain an online database of event and meeting
facilities, tourist attractions, and amenities
- Assist local organizations with event planning,
hosting, and sponsorship
- Identify and pursue tourism and event marketing
campaign opportunities and collect visitor data
- Respond to information requests related to
tourism and events in the Battlefords
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Completion of post-secondary education in
Marketing, Commerce, or Communications.
Applicants with an equivalent combination of
education and experience will be considered
- Experience in event planning and/or tourism
marketing is a strong asset
- Excellent communication skills are critical to
the position. The successful applicant must be
able to interact with tourists, residents, and
tourism operators in a friendly, outgoing, and
positive manner
- Good organizational skills combined with
knowledge of personal data devices
- Ability to be a self-starter and self-organizer.
The successful applicant will be required to
complete assigned tasks and objectives with
minimal supervision.
- Ability to display a positive image for the
Battlefords and area
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Supervise professional and support staff and students
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Plan development projects
- Conduct analytical marketing studies
- Design market research questionnaires
- Develop portfolio of marketing materials
- Knowledge of federal, provincial and other public and private funding agencies
- Knowledge of community and industry partners
- Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and website promotions
- Prepare funding applications
- Develop marketing strategies
Area Of Specialization
- Tourism
- Regional or area development
- Market research
- Economic development
- E-commerce
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check