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About Us

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

About the Position

Explore Edmonton is seeking a Bidding & Insights Advisor to join the Business Events team.

The Business Events team fosters economic growth by working collaboratively with tourism businesses, stakeholders, and economic development partners. By attracting and supporting business events, the team helps position Edmonton as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, and events while generating economic impact for the city.

Reporting to the Manager, Ambassador Network & International Strategy, the Bidding & Insights Advisor acts as the connector between the Director, Managers, Specialists, and the Event Development team by centralizing business development tools and processes. The main responsibilities of this role include overseeing the bidding and contracting process, managing systems, and building community.

What you'll do:

• Lead Bid Development – Coordinate the end-to-end development of competitive bid submissions, ensuring high-quality bid packages, effective project management, and on-time delivery.
• Research & Business Insights – Conduct market, industry, and economic sector research to strengthen proposals and support business development strategies.
• Manage Sales Systems & Data – Oversee CRM, SharePoint, and sales technology platforms to maintain accurate data, generate insights, monitor performance, and support informed decision-making.
• Drive Process Excellence – Continuously improve business development processes, workflows, and tools while developing resources that increase team efficiency and consistency.
• Support Team Success – Develop onboarding resources and onboard new team members, provide systems training, and serve as the team's subject matter expert for bid processes, technology, and best practices.
• Build Strategic Relationships – Collaborate with internal teams, the Edmonton Ambassador Network, tourism partners, and economic development stakeholders to strengthen bids and uncover new opportunities.

What you bring;

• Minimum of two years of post-secondary education in administrative studies, tourism, research, business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in business, tourism, and/or hospitality. Experience in learning and development is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High degree of initiative with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Asana, and CRM/database management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of Greater Edmonton's tourism and hospitality industry, Destination Marketing Organization functions, and/or hotel environments is considered an asset.