Tourism Development and Compliance Supervisor

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Inuvik is hiring a Tourism Development and Compliance Supervisor. The role involves delivering tourism programs, monitoring outcomes, and supervising a team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business Administration or Tourism Management, along with experience in tourism planning and supervisory roles. The position offers a salary of $52.00 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance. A Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Benefits

Annual Northern Allowance

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in Business Administration or Tourism Management.
• Three years of experience in tourism product and services planning.
• One year of supervisory experience in a cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tourism programs and services.
• Monitor and report outcomes of program and service delivery.
• Administer assigned human and financial resources.

Skills

Knowledge of tourism product development

Knowledge of tourism legislation

Ability to supervise a team

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory enforcement

Knowledge of multi-cultural environments

Education

Post secondary degree in Business Administration or Tourism Management

Diploma in Business Administration or related field with equivalent experience

Job description

Tourism Development and Compliance Supervisor

Department: Industry, Tourism and Investment

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities.

Job Information

Located in Inuvik and reporting to the Manager, Tourism and Parks of the Beaufort Delta Region, the Tourism Development and Compliance Supervisor is responsible for delivering tourism programs and services, monitoring and reporting the outcomes of program and service delivery, and administering assigned human and financial resources in accordance with applicable legislation and policies. The supervisor is required to implement programs and initiatives focusing on tourism product and business development; community tourism awareness; and promotion of tourism as a sustainable economic opportunity. This position provides administrative support for licensing of tourism operators; including international cruise ship operators and enforcing tourism legislation and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tourism product development, implementation and evaluation theories, processes and methods
• Knowledge of the expectations of the travelling public related to the development of tourism goals, strategies, marketing, product development and community development plans
• Knowledge of tourism legislation and regulations including the NWT's Tourism Act and associated Regulations
• Knowledge of tourism licensing and regulatory enforcement including the ability to support enforcement actions before judicial or quasi-judicial bodies
• Knowledge of work planning, expense tracking and reporting
• Ability to supervise and lead a team
• Communications skills, both verbal and written, with highly developed interpersonal skills to ensure ideas are properly conveyed to a varied audience
• Knowledge of generally accepted procedures on tendering and contracting
• Knowledge and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A post secondary degree in Business Administration, Tourism Management or a similar field. With three (3) years of experience in tourism product and services planning, implementation and evaluation as well as one (1) year of supervisory experience in a cross-cultural environment.

Additional Requirements

Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Equivalent Experience:

Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Tourism Management, or a similar field, with 5 years of experience in tourism product and services planning, implementation and evaluation as well as one (1) year of supervisory experience in a cross-cultural environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 27297

Closing Date: January 9, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $52.00 per hour (approximately $101,400 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,706