Tourism Development Officer (Clearwater)

Job Summary Tourism Wells Gray are looking for a driven, independent and self-motivated Tourism Development Officer to work on the development of social media content creation and supporting our marketing strategies. This includes working towards content generation and other social media tactics to promote destination awareness. Key duties include implementing content marketing activities aligned with the Tourism Wells Gray Strategic Plan. Aside from content planning and social media tactics, projects may include: coordinating Tourism Wells Gray's content bank, developing itineraries and point of interest maps. The role requires an excellent understanding of content creation and content marketing, strong project management skills and an ability to write story ideas across a variety of formats. Preference will be given to local applicants in the Clearwater area. Responsibilities - Tasks and responsibilities for this role includes: - - managing and uploading content to a Wordpress website, - - creating promotional copy - - photographing and providing images/video, - - hiking and GPSing trails - - collaborating with local stakeholders to promote the area and it’s attractions and amenities. - This position reports directly to the Tourism Wells Gray Executive Director and will assist in marketing and advertising campaigns for the Summer. This position is required to work in-office and while there is some flexibility around hours, the candidate must work 35 hours per week and have their own reliable transportation to and from the office. Some work from home and hiking in Wells Gray Park is expected for this role. Requirements - Proven experience in tourism development, marketing, or related fields. (or willingness to learn) - Strong negotiation skills with the ability to establish mutually beneficial partnerships. - Excellent project management capabilities with a track record of successfully leading initiatives from conception to completion. - Proficiency in marketing strategies across digital platforms; experience with CRM tools is highly desirable. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement. - Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present insights clearly. - A proactive mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This position is for one full-time Summer Student which is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant program. Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 to apply. Some training can be provided on the job but applicants are expected to have an interest in working in the tourism industry, have strong computer skills and customer service skills. The role begins July 6, 2026 (or during the first week of July). The hourly wage is $20 per hour and the position is expected to work on average 35hrs per week for a period of 8 weeks. The work schedule can be flexible. Pay: $20.00 per hour Benefits - Flexible schedule Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2paali