CITY OF LANGFORD
Tourist Information Officer
City of Langford
Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization? Are you a customer service expert with an interest in public outreach? If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply to join our Tourist Information team!
As one of our Tourist Information Officers, you will support our tourism department this summer to inform both tourists and Langford residents on local tourism experiences, including attractions, parks, trails, hotels and restaurants. This is a great opportunity to get outside and interact with the public in a safe way!
In this position, you will:
Welcome visitors in a warm, friendly manner and encourage them to experience Langford’s amenities
Host outreach booths at the City of Langford Mobile Information Centre van
Collect statistics, write reports, and maintain cleanliness of the mobile information centre van
Distribute travel literature and assist tourists with directions, maps, and answering their questions
Other related duties as required
As our ideal candidate, you have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, customer service and interpersonal skills, and some local knowledge of Langford and the surrounding area. You are confident in talking to the public and have an “above and beyond” attitude. This is a temporary summer position, working up to 40 hours per week for up to 16 weeks. The work schedule is anticipated to be Thursday through Sunday, up to 10 hours per day, including evenings. However, hours of work may vary as required.
Further qualifications include:
A valid BC driver’s license and a satisfactory criminal record check
15 years of age or older
Eligibility to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to [email protected](identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until noon on February 9, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience : No experience