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Destination Development Manager

Destination Development Manager

Recruiting In Motion • Toronto, ON
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$83,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Our client in the tourism and travel industry is seeking a permanent full-time Destination Development Manager (in a Project management/coordination type seat) to help drive strategic initiatives that enhance visitor experiences, strengthen community partnerships, and support sustainable tourism growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Destination Development & Strategic Initiatives

  • Support the implementation and ongoing success of the organization's Destination Master Plan.
  • Coordinate with industry partners, community organizations, government stakeholders, and internal teams to advance key initiatives.
  • Track project milestones, measure outcomes, and prepare progress reports.
  • Conduct research and identify opportunities to improve destination development strategies.
  • Stay informed on tourism and destination development trends across Canada and internationally.

Visitor Experience & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with municipal partners, tourism stakeholders, and community groups to enhance the visitor experience.
  • Support initiatives focused on accessibility, mobility, safety, and creating a welcoming destination.
  • Share visitor insights and industry trends to support planning and decision-making.
  • Participate in cross-functional and cross-sector working groups focused on tourism development.

Sustainability & Community Impact

  • Lead and support sustainability, social impact, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Manage programs that promote responsible and inclusive tourism practices.
  • Coordinate partnerships, budgets, events, and volunteer initiatives tied to community impact programs.
  • Support legacy projects and initiatives that create lasting economic, social, cultural, and environmental benefits.
  • Administer and oversee industry certification and recognition programs.

Academic & Workforce Development

  • Build relationships with post-secondary institutions and industry partners.
  • Support student engagement opportunities, workforce development initiatives, and industry outreach programs.
  • Act as a liaison between educational institutions and the tourism sector.

What We're Looking For

Experience

  • 2-4+ years of experience in destination development, tourism, economic development, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, sustainability, or a related field.
  • Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders, including industry, government, and community partners.
  • Experience managing programs, initiatives, or strategic projects.
  • Experience working with academic institutions, industry associations, or community organizations is considered an asset.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Analytical mindset with strong research and reporting capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and influence diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Comfortable facilitating discussions and driving initiatives forward.

Education

  • Post-secondary education in Tourism, Business, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Communications, or a related discipline.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
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