Tourism Manager

Adecco is actively seeking a dynamic Tourism Manager to join our esteemed client, a member of the Assembly of First Nations, to oversee and promote tourism activities, enhance visitor experiences, and develop new revenue streams in Gold River, BC.

This full-time position, offering a competitive salary, requires 31.5 working hours per week, promoting work-life balance.

The role demands strategic planning, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit.

• Pay Rate : $95,000-$105,000 / year.
• Location : Gold River, BC
• Shifts : 31.5 Hours / week
• Job type : Permanent Full-time

Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage the scheduling and staffing of activities related to parking and boat launches at the local Marina.
• Coordinate the scheduling and staffing of the water taxi service to meet visitor demand and maintain high service standards.
• Handle all point-of-sale operations, ensuring accurate and efficient transactions.
• Manage tourism-related revenue responsibilities, including tracking income, managing expenses, and reporting on financial performance.
• Identify, plan, and develop potential new tourism revenue-generating activities that align with the community's strategic goals.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify new opportunities for tourism growth and development.
• Develop and forecast budget needs for both existing and expanding tourism operations, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Seek and obtain funding from various BC rural tourism initiative programs.
• Monitor budget performance, adjust plans as necessary, and report on budgetary outcomes to the CEO and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community members, local businesses, and other stakeholders to promote tourism initiatives and ensure alignment with community interests.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national tourism organizations.
• Work with the hotel manager to position the hotel (owned by the First Nation) as a destination of choice for all tourism-related activities.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the region's tourism offerings.
• Manage digital and traditional marketing channels to attract visitors and enhance the region's tourism profile.
• Continuously evaluate and improve visitor experiences to ensure high levels of satisfaction and repeat visitation.
• Develop visitor programs and services that highlight the unique cultural and natural assets of the First Nation.
• Undertake other ad hoc projects as assigned by the CEO, based on time availability and organizational needs.

Requirements :

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in similar role, preferably in community-focused or indigenous tourism
• Proficiency in budget development, financial forecasting, and revenue management
• Extensive knowledge of tourism attractions in the West Vancouver Island and Gold River-Tahsis region
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and community members setting.

Don't miss out on this Tourism Manager position in Gold River, BC . Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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