| Position Type: | Student Job |
| Location: | Komoka, ON |
| Date Posted: | Apr 02, 2025 |
Job Description
About Middlesex County
Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario. We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London, but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, the Tourism Intern performs a variety of support functions focused on tourism, including duties such as stakeholder engagement, marketing and promotion, event coordination, communications, research, report and creative/business content writing.
This internship is established through the Canada Summer Jobs Program to provide practical work experience to a post-secondary student or graduate who demonstrates interest in studying and working in the field of Tourism. It is the County’s intention to provide an opportunity for educational and practical experience and receive assistance with important projects over the duration of the internship.
To be eligible to apply for this position, the candidate must be:
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2025.
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario. We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London, but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, the Tourism Intern performs a variety of support functions focused on tourism, including duties such as stakeholder engagement, marketing and promotion, event coordination, communications, research, report and creative/business content writing.
This internship is established through the Canada Summer Jobs Program to provide practical work experience to a post-secondary student or graduate who demonstrates interest in studying and working in the field of Tourism. It is the County’s intention to provide an opportunity for educational and practical experience and receive assistance with important projects over the duration of the internship.
To be eligible to apply for this position, the candidate must be:
- between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in collecting, compiling and analyzing data for use in tourism-related projects.
- Assist department staff in data analysis using existing research.
- Contact, meet with, and correspond effectively with tourism and event operators.
- Develop and/or revise various marketing materials, infographics, presentations, and reports.
- Attend events and promote the County as a destination.
- Develop media relations strategies and carry out social media, and other marketing to engage tourists.
- Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting County stakeholders and make appropriate project and communications recommendations as warranted.
- Demonstrate dependable and punctual attendance, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
- Perform clerical and other duties as assigned.
- Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, Marketing, Travel and Tourism, Public Relations and Communications, or a closely related program of study.
- Proficiency in social media, communications, electronic media, and business software applications.
- Excellent skills in creative and professional writing, with a solid understanding of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
- Proficient in using photography and video equipment for marketing and promotional purposes.
- Capacity to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with others.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $23.72 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
- Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2025.
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
