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Destination Events Specialist

Destination Events Specialist

Tourism KamloopsKamloops, BC, Canada
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating extraordinary events and showcasing Kamloops as a premier destination for tournaments, festivals, and unforgettable experiences? Tourism Kamloops is seeking a Destination Events Specialist to drive event tourism, manage industry events, and support destination development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with partners to enhance event tourism and manage the Destination Event Fund.
  • Support organizers with resources, letters of support, and committee participation.
  • Build relationships with sport organizations and event planners, and secure grant funding.
  • Plan and execute Tourism Kamloops industry events with seamless project management.
  • Assist with destination development projects and promote Kamloops’ event profile.
  • Represent Tourism Kamloops at community events, workshops, and meetings.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in event planning, business administration, tourism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, interest-holder engagement, or industry development.
  • Proven ability to plan, lead, and deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • A natural collaborator—you build strong relationships and bring people together to get results.
  • Motivated, action-oriented, and excited to turn challenges into opportunities.
  • Superb organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and keep calm under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—paired with professionalism and a great sense of diplomacy.
  • Tech-savvy with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Canva, Slack, Asana, Dext, and Simpleview (we can help if some of these sound like a foreign language).
  • A love for innovative ideas and staying ahead of emerging trends.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation—some off-site meetings and events are in the mix.
  • Flexibility to attend occasional meetings or events outside of regular business hours.