Job Description

The Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council is seeking an experienced Tourism and Marketing Specialist to create, enhance, and market tourism opportunities for outdoor recreational activities in Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area. The ideal candidate would be an individual who loves outdoor recreation, interacting with a wide range of individuals, and has significant experience in developing and executing marketing strategies, and program development.

Responsibilities:

Create and implement recreational and tourism related activities and events to attract visitors to the Parks

Communicate general information and marketing resources that attract increased visitor use of the Parks

Develop an annual plan of program services

Work with staff members in the development of multi-media marketing campaigns

Collaborate with local businesses and service providers to develop tourism packages for visitors

Generate income through participant event registrations

Network with other tourism industry organizations for ideas, possible partnerships, and trend information

Facilitate sponsorship acknowledgement through website and multi-media strategies

Create a quarterly newsletter to be shared with email subscribers

Requirements:

Candidates who are innovative and have demonstrated an ability to develop, coordinate, and implement a wide spectrum of nature related/outdoor recreation initiatives through previous employment or experience will be given preference. Additional assets are:

a degree, diploma, or certificate in tourism, marketing, or recreation, with two years experience

experience working for a non-profit organization

expertise in developing and executing marketing strategies

strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment

proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook, Word Press)

experience working within social media forums

a current valid Alberta driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for travel to meetings/events and transport of programming materials

availability to work on occasional evenings and weekends

experience in graphic design

Compensation

:

The Tourism and Marketing Specialist contractor position is a .5FTE for a one-year term. The hourly rate will be between $28-$35/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Applications:

Application deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Please include a resume, and cover letter.

Direct applications to:

Sandra Bannard

Executive Director, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council

sandra@epbrparkscouncil.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking Work from home
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Marketing: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person