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This position is subject to federal funding. As a condition of funding, this opportunity is open to youth aged 15-30.

How would you like to spend your summer working in beautiful Port Renfrew?

A 2-hour drive from Victoria, this quiet community is a popular getaway for tourists to Vancouver Island. The Visitor Information Centre offers free Wi-Fi, washrooms, visitor services, and phone access. WorkLink Employment Society is looking for two individuals who will provide welcoming and helpful service to visitors by sharing information about local trails, attractions, dining options, and accommodation.

During this contract, you’ll work 35 hours per week, Thursday through Monday (including stat holidays) until late September. Shared trailer accommodation is provided for non-residents.

Wage: $20.20/hr

About Your Employer:

A non-profit organization, WorkLink Employment Society has provided government-sponsored employment services to the residents of the Victoria Capital Region’s Westshore since 1978. We are also pleased to provide Indigenous outreach services to the First Nations Communities of Beecher Bay, T’Souke, and Pacheedaht. WorkLink is a proud member of the Port Renfrew Economic Development Task Force.

What You’ll Do as a Visitor Centre Ambassador:

• Greet visitors in a friendly manner
• Answer questions in person, over phone, and via email
• Advise visitors on local attractions and amenities and provide directions
• Distribute promotional materials and promote retail products
• Accurately process cash and card transactions
• Assist with capturing photo and video content for social media (Instagram, Facebook)
• Assist with inventory and basic housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

We Encourage You to Apply if You:

• Are currently pursuing a career in hospitality/tourism, marketing, business or a related field
• Are familiar with Port Renfrew and its attractions and amenities
• Enjoy talking to people and sharing your passion for the outdoors with others
• Have positive and professional verbal communication skills
• Have experience with POS systems or are willing to learn
• Possess reliable transportation to get around Port Renfrew
• Are comfortable answering phone calls
• Work well in a team and are receptive to feedback
• Have great photography skills
• Care about helping create exceptional travel experiences
• Are comfortable living in a quiet, secluded community with basic amenities and limited cell service
• Are fluent in a second language (not required, but an asset!)

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WorkLink values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized and respected while utilizing each person’s talents and strengths. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be!

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a PDF attachment through our online application portal via the link on our careers page here

This posting will remain in effect until filled.

Applicants that will require modifications during the screening process are invited to contact the Human Resources department at opportunities@worklink.bc.ca to discuss their needs.

Applications/uploaded resumes sent via email and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook) will not be accepted.