Tourism Development and Compliance Supervisor
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of 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 (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Tourism Development and Compliance Supervisor
About the role
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of 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 (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.