Strategic Tourism Leader – Stadium Experiences

Optus Stadium; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tourism destination in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Tourism Manager to enhance its position in the visitor economy. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience in senior tourism roles and proven skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include leading tours, managing relationships with industry stakeholders, and driving tourism growth through innovation. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite parking

Event-day meals

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in senior tourism roles.
• Proven experience representing organisations to government bodies.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stadium's tours program for world-class visitor experiences.
• Oversee tour sales performance and visitor insights.
• Build relationships with government and tourism bodies.
• Drive tourism growth through new products and partnerships.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-sector collaboration

Public speaking

Team leadership

Job description

A leading tourism destination in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Tourism Manager to enhance its position in the visitor economy. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience in senior tourism roles and proven skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include leading tours, managing relationships with industry stakeholders, and driving tourism growth through innovation. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with a collaborative team culture.