Job Description

Posting date: November 8, 2022

Job Title: Travel Trade Officer

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting number: EX22-1305

Status: Limited position

Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) months

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: $27.09 to $32.05 per hour

Start date: To follow selection process

Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square
Eligible to : Yes (part time)

Section: Tourism and Culture
Division: Economic Development
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Tourism and Culture: * Attend trade shows and marketplaces related to travel trade markets on behalf of local and regional delegations (e.g. Group Tour, Travel Media, International Tour operators).

• Establish relationships and assist with operator product development and sales related to local tourism product.
• Conduct outreach to stakeholders and lead familiarization tours for travel trade professionals.
• Work with local and regional stakeholders to develop and market relevant tourism experiences and packages to attract new tourism visitation to the community.
• Develop, solicit and manage content (itineraries, blogs, website, etc,) for tourism product/experiences and all travel trade market efforts.
• Publish and update content on online mediums to support the general and travel trade marketing efforts.
• Track results related to lead generation, referrals made, sales closed, visitation and spending.
• Assist in the development and implementation of annual marketing plans led by the Co-ordinator of Tourism Marketing.
• Assist with tracking budgets related to the travel trade efforts.
• Draft reports related to travel trade sales and results. Conduct primary and secondary research when required.
• Support product development opportunities through proactive stakeholder meeting and partnerships, locally, regionally, and provincially.
• Assist in general tourism administration, development activities and events, as required.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism or Business Administration) from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.
• Over one (1) year up to and including two and one-half (2) years of related experience.
• Ability to travel provincially, nationally, and internationally as required.
• Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet applications, desktop publishing, presentation software, information input and retrieval, etc.).
• Demonstrate skills and abilities related to the use of information technology, client relationship management, and social media tools.
• Demonstrate ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of best practices within areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrate organizational and analytical ability.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

How to Apply:

Resumes quoting EX22-1305 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury's Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

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