Waterfront District BIA Tourism Ambassador – Summe
The Waterfront District BIA
251 Red River RoadThunder Bay, OntarioP7B1A7
We’re looking for an outgoing, community-minded individual to join our team as a Tourism Ambassador this summer. If you love talking to people, enjoy being outdoors, and want to help make Thunder Bay’s Waterfront District a must-visit destination, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Be the Face of the Waterfront District:
? Greet visitors, answer questions, and help both tourists and locals discover businesses, attractions, and hidden gems in the area.
? Share info about upcoming events, cultural experiences, and services available in the district.
? Assist with event days and special programming by welcoming guests and providing wayfinding support.
2. Support Local Businesses:
? Actively promote businesses by distributing promotional materials and helping boost foot traffic.
? Provide updates to the BIA team on new business openings and general visitor feedback.
? Assist businesses with small marketing opportunities like photo ops with the BIA content creator or social
shout-outs.
3. Enhance the Visitor Experience:
? Share district maps, event flyers, and recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and where to shop.
? Be an extra set of eyes on the street to support BIA safety and hospitality initiatives.
4. Community Connection:
? Support community-based organizations by sharing their events held in the Waterfront District, services, and initiatives with visitors.
? Help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
5. Professional & Personal Growth:
? Gain valuable public-facing experience in tourism, marketing, and community outreach.
? Build communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills by working in diverse real-world situations.
Qualifications:
? Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable approaching and talking to new people.
? Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
? Physically able to work outdoors (rain or shine) and on your feet for extended periods.
? Comfortable with light physical tasks (carrying event materials).
? Good problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude.
? Awareness of local businesses, events, and Thunder Bay attractions is an asset (but we’ll help train you too!).
Work Environment:
? Indoor office-based role for most of each workday.
? Exterior work for events and member outreach.
? Must be prepared for varying weather conditions for events.
Schedule & Compensation:
Job Type: Part-time (9 Weeks)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Starting at $17.60 per hour
Eligibility Requirements (Funded Position):
? Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
? A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*.
? Legally entitled to work in Ontario.
(*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they meet citizenship/residency requirements.)
How to Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume with the subject line: LAST NAME – Tourism Ambassador
2026 to: wdbia.students@gmail.com. Posting open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Part Time
Marketing
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Starting at $17.60 per hour
30
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
7/4/2026
6/1/2026
1. Be the Face of the Waterfront District:
? Greet visitors, answer questions, and help both tourists and locals discover businesses, attractions, and hidden gems in the area.
? Share info about upcoming events, cultural experiences, and services available in the district.
? Assist with event days and special programming by welcoming guests and providing wayfinding support.
2. Support Local Businesses:
? Actively promote businesses by distributing promotional materials and helping boost foot traffic.
? Provide updates to the BIA team on new business openings and general visitor feedback.
? Assist businesses with small marketing opportunities like photo ops with the BIA content creator or social shout-outs.
3. Enhance the Visitor Experience:
? Share district maps, event flyers, and recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and where to shop.
? Be an extra set of eyes on the street to support BIA safety and hospitality initiatives.
4. Community Connection:
? Support community-based organizations by sharing their events held in the Waterfront District, services, and initiatives with visitors.
? Help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
5. Professional & Personal Growth:
? Gain valuable public-facing experience in tourism, marketing, and community outreach.
? Build communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills by working in diverse real-world situations.
? Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable approaching and talking to new people.
? Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
? Physically able to work outdoors (rain or shine) and on your feet for extended periods.
? Comfortable with light physical tasks (carrying event materials).
? Good problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude.
? Awareness of local businesses, events, and Thunder Bay attractions is an asset (but we’ll help train you too!).
Eligibility Requirements (Funded Position):
? Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
? A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*.
? Legally entitled to work in Ontario.
(*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they meet citizenship/residency requirements.)
How to Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume with the subject line: LAST NAME – Tourism Ambassador
2026 to: wdbia.students@gmail.com. Posting open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
