The position will work in collaboration with the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism. The incumbent will provide leadership in the supervision of planning, coordination and evaluation of City sponsored special events, recreation programs and tourism initiatives for the City of Quinte West. The Supervisor will collaborate with economic development staff to establish and implement marketing and communication strategies to meet organizational objectives. In this role you will be expected to attract new sponsorships, develop and implement plans for promotion of new events, bring energy, creativity and community relations expertise that will enhance the image and positive relationships of the City.
Special Events: The incumbent will Direct and coordinate the planning, coordination and evaluation of special events for the City of Quinte West, manage all details related to each event – promotion, booking facilities staffing and administration
Marketing: you will be expected to develop a tourism marketing strategy for the City, formulate annual marketing strategies for City sanctioned tourism and special events as well as establish marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives in conjunction with Economic Development staff.
Tourism: The Supervisor will participate in the development of new tourism events, tourism investment opportunities and other tourism initiatives with the City’s Tourism Coordinator and tourism providers and work with local and regional organizations, including the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, Bay of Quinte Tourist Council and RTO 9, in building the awareness of the tourism/travel industry.
Recreation: Supervise the planning and developing of City recreation programs that supplement programs offered by the Quinte West YMCA, assist with recruiting, training and maintaining part time recreation staff related to the provision of programs.
A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a management capacity in a municipal environment is required. Demonstrated leadership, communication, decision-making and public relations skills are essential. The incumbent will possess a College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, Marketing, Public or Community Relations, and/or other related discipline. Proven knowledge of the principles, procedures, objectives and practices of municipal budgeting procedures along with proven knowledge of the principles, procedures, objectives and practices of the marketing and promotion of community based special events.
Remuneration: The salary range for this position as per the City’s Non-Union grid is $62,879-$69,865. The City offers an attractive benefits package.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume clearly marked: "Application: Supervisor of Tourism and Special Events” by Monday March 10, 2014 to the undersigned:
Tim Osborne, CMM III Human Resources Professional
Manager Human Resources, City of Quinte West
P.O. Box 490 Trenton, ON K8V 5R6
Email: timo@quintewest.ca Website Address: www.quintewest.ca
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 the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 (4437) or email timo@quintewest.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.
The posting closes on March 10, 2014 at 4:30pm EST
