2026-41 Tourism Ambassador (FT, Term)

Department: Community Services
Internal Posting Date: May 22, 2026
Internal Closing Date: June 04, 2026
External Posting Date: June 12, 2026
External Closing Date: June 28, 2026
2026 Hourly Rate: $22.78 after probation
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Majority of shifts will occur during Visitor Centre hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Competition No.: 2026-41

Please note: This is a seasonal term position from June 27, 2026, to September 5, 2026.

Under the direction of the Tourism, Emergency & Climate Readiness Manager, Visitor Experience Coordinator or designate, the Tourism Ambassadors are the friendly face and enthusiastic voice representing our destination to visitors from around the world and residents. Serving as a knowledgeable resource Tourism Ambassadors provide information about local attractions, events, dining, and accommodations. Additionally, Tourism Ambassadors participate in public speaking presentations providing information on local history and current experience opportunities in our region and the Alaska Highway Route. If you have a passion for travel, excellent communication skills, and a desire to showcase the best of what our destination has to offer, we invite you to join our team as a Tourism Ambassador.

Requirements:

• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Compliance with and approval of a Criminal Record Search (including Vulnerable Sector).
• This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive).

What You’ll Do:

• Assists visitors in customized experiences and connects them to local businesses to fulfill their travel needs including securing activities and accommodations.
• Welcomes and counsels visitors at the Cairn/NAR Park via the mobile visitor Centre.
• Handles operational tasks for the retail store including transactions, opening and closing cash procedures and inventory.
• Supports Event Tourism activities by creating welcome packages for sport and conference attendees.

NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed under a job title or those duties temporarily performed outside the normal line of work.

Please visit the City of Dawson Creek Careers page at Job Opportunities | City of Dawson Creek.

All applications must be submitted through our career portal on Avanti.