Tourism Summer Student (3 positions available)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Tourism Summer Student (3 positions available) Start Date : May 4, 2026 Employment Status : Summer Student (up to 16 weeks) Reporting To : Director of Economic Development and Tourism Union Affiliation : Non-union Posting Date : February 3, 2026 Closing Date February 24, 2026 at 4 : 30 pm Contract Duration : May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Position Summary : Perth County is hiring three Summer Students to work with the Economic Development and Tourism team. These roles will help support projects that promote tourism and support local businesses across the County.

All students will work together on team projects, but each position will focus mainly on one area :

• Destination Development – Helping with research, planning, and hands-on projects that improve visitor experiences and local tourism attractions.
• Tourism Marketing – Supporting marketing activities such as creating content, helping with social media, and promoting the region to visitors.
• Economic Development – Assisting with business outreach, collecting information, engaging with the community, and supporting projects that help the local economy grow.

Primary Responsibilities :             Destination Development :

Economic Development :

Tourism Marketing :

Qualifications :

Shift : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm (35 hours per week)

Occasional work during evenings and weekends may be required

Hourly Rate : $18.73

Those interested may submit their application online at by February 24, 2026 at 4 : 30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.

Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill.

To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements :

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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