Tourism Information Officer– CLOSED, Lake Simcoe West Shore (Oro)

Working closely with the Executive Director, the

Tourism Information Officer

is responsible for:

Answering questions from tourists, visitors, local residents and other tourism industry colleagues, in person, over the phone, via email or online

Making suggestions on downtown shops, restaurants, attractions, and events

Providing literature and information on places of interest downtown

Selling merchandise and downtown dollars

Distributing print advertising material to downtown shops and external visitors

Undertaking general clerical and office duties

Putting together statistics concerning the number and nature of enquiries

Being responsible for overall presentation of the downtown core, maintaining clean streets and handling streetscape complaints

Participating in downtown events and helping market downtown initiatives and promotions

What we’re looking for:

Experience/post‑secondary education in tourism, event planning, or project management

Creative, adaptable, detail‑oriented, hard‑working, organized and dependable

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Knowledge/experience using newsletter software, G‑Suite, Canva, social‑media platforms

Available to work during planned events or some weekends (flexible schedule)

Must be able to work effectively without any supervision

Must be able to work full‑time on‑site at 208 King Street in Midland, Ontario and around the downtown Midland area

Requirements and Qualifications:

Be between 15–30 years of age at the start of the position

Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred

Have a valid SIN

International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

compensation: Up to $20.00

ABOUT DOWNTOWN MIDLAND: Downtown Midland is an association that acts on behalf of its member merchants, restaurants, businesses and landowners, along with the Town of Midland, to ensure that downtown Midland is a safe, vibrant, thriving and prosperous community in the Heart of Georgian Bay. We do this by carrying out physical improvements and promoting economic development in downtown Midland, from beautification to community events and activations like our annual Mini Monster March and Midland Tree Lighting Ceremony on King Street.

Please apply belowVia email Please submit your résumé and cover letter to by

Wednesday, May 15, 2025 at 5 p.m.

with the subject line“Tourism Information Officer Application Submission”.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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