Tourist Information Officer

Employer

Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre and Archives

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Tourism
• Museum

Tasks

• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Answer inquiries and provide information to customers
• Explain the type and cost of services offered
• Maintain records and statistics
• Perform general office duties
• Receive payments
• Sell merchandise
• Answer clients' inquiries and provide information

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Student status

Full time enrollment

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?

Experience

Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth