Looking for a valuable (and fun!) summer employment experience? We're hiring 3 Visitor Information Counsellors and 1 Visitor Information Supervisor! See below for details.
Please note that these positions are funded through a grant by the Canada Summer Jobs program. The program provides wage subsidies to employers from not‐for‐profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full‐time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. Funded employers are not restricted to hiring students — all youth aged 15 to 30 years may be eligible participants.
Visitor Information Counsellor
Summer Internship 2024
Term of Employment: Approximately June 23* to August 31, 2024 (*start date is flexible depending on successful candidate’s availability)
Hours: Approximately 30-32 hours/week (includes weekends, occasional evenings and/or holidays, with mid-week days off))
The Delta Visitor Centre (DVC), operated by Delta Chamber of Commerce, is seeking applications for the role of seasonal Visitor Information Coordinator to work as an ambassador for our community in the federal electoral district of Delta and for the province of British Columbia, as part of Destination BC's Visitor Services program.
These positions (3) are well‐suited for those interested in business/marketing, community/economic development, and/or tourism, with a focus on engaging both visitors & residents with opportunities to explore and enjoy the many attractions and small businesses in our area, and on engaging children, youth, and under‐represented populations in diverse, inclusive, and welcoming experiences.
These summer positions will accomplish this via supporting local, regional, provincial, and national tourism opportunities and resources; with in‐person activations, events and updating/developing resources to support individuals in their own exploration of day‐trip opportunities throughout the community.
Visitor Information Supervisor
Summer Internship 2024
Term of Employment: June 2 to August 27, 2024 (13 weeks) with possible part-time contract (May 13 - June 1, 2024) prior to full-time.
Hours: Approximately 30-35 hours week (includes weekends and holidays, with mid-week days off)
The Delta Visitor Centre (“DVC”,) operated by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, is seeking applications for the role of seasonal Visitor Information Supervisor to work as both an ambassador for our community in the federal electoral district of Delta (City of Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation) and for the Province of British Columbia, as part of Destination BC’s Visitor Services program and as a supervisor to our small team of Visitor Information Counsellors.
This position is well‐suited for those interested in business/marketing, community/economic development, and/or tourism, with a focus on engaging both visitors & residents with opportunities to explore and enjoy the many attractions and small businesses in our area, and on engaging children, youth, and under‐represented populations in diverse, inclusive, and welcoming experiences.
The successful applicant for this position will accomplish this goal via supporting local, regional, provincial, and national tourism opportunities and resources; arranging, coordinating, and scheduling the staffing for in‐person activations, events and updating/developing resources to support individuals in their own exploration of day‐trip opportunities throughout the community.