ADMN O 18R – Coordinator, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Job title: ADMN O 18R – Coordinator, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

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Job description: ***Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on this BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the following directions.***

Position: Coordinator, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Salary: $56,032.51 to $63,565.27

Classification: Administrative Officer R18

Status: Temporary (12 to 18 months)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Closing Date: May 26, 2021

Position #: 00100499

Competition #: DBC 2021-02

If you are interested and you meet the selection criteria please respond to this link with your cover letter and CV prior to 4 PM May 26, 2021 .

You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to apply for this 12-month temporary opportunity.

The initial salary for this position will start at the beginning of the listed salary range with the opportunity to advance up the pay grid in annual increments. An eligibility list may be established.

Destination BC is a provincially funded, industry-led Crown corporation that supports a strong and competitive future for BC’s tourism industry through a combination of global marketing, destination development, industry learning, cooperative community-based programs, and visitor servicing. Destination BC receives approximately $52 million each year, out of a Provincial investment of about $140 million in BC’s tourism ecosystem as a whole. These investments help to improve the visitor experience, support businesses and communities, and strengthen BC’s worldwide reputation as a destination of choice. For more information about Destination BC’s programs and services, please visit https://www.destinationbc.ca/.

We are a team of collaborative, insight-driven, results-focused and courageous marketers. We are recognized globally for our strong, authentic brand, award-winning creative and leading-edge strategy. We work hard, support each other unreservedly, and consider it a privilege to educate travellers about the spectacular province we call home.

Destination BC is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and in all aspects of our work, and welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you are an applicant with a disability, we will ensure workplace accommodations are in place to enable you to do your best work.

A safe and respectful workplace for all employees is s a leading priority for our organization, and as part of this, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees, industry partners, sub-contractors, and community during COVID-19.

For inquires regarding accommodation requirements, or to learn more about our commitment to the health and safety of our employees during COVID-19, please contact . For more information about Destination BC’s programs and services, please visit www.DestinationBC.ca .

PURPOSE OF POSITION

As part of the Destination Management Division, the Industry Partnerships branch plays a strategic role in driving and influencing stakeholder engagement in Destination BC’s programs and services. The key responsibilities for this position include coordinating the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (VCM) contracts and programs.

Under the direction of the Manager, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, the Coordinator, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains position coordinates the delivery of Destination BC programs and services within the VCM tourism region to ensure optimal program delivery and partner engagement. Success in this role requires strong organization, attention to detail, relationship building, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as collaboration with Destination BC’s departments, government, external partner organizations, contractors, tourism organizations and businesses.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES / DELIVERABLES

• Assists in the coordination of the delivery of Destination BC programs (i.e. Destination Development, Iconics, Industry Development etc.) within the VCM tourism region to ensure optimal program delivery and partner engagement.
• Liaises and builds relationships with VCM stakeholders, providing day-to-day advice and guidance to communities and tourism businesses, etc. to help them engage in Destination BC programs and activities.
• Maintains VCM stakeholders contact details in the Salesforce database and ensures program engagement lists are current.
• Liaises with other Destination BC program areas (i.e. Global Marketing, Destination Development, Industry Development, Research, Visitor Services and Corporate Communications) and shares relevant VCM program information to facilitate increased collaboration and alignment.
• As required, may attend and represent Destination BC at community planning meetings with key stakeholders including Mayors/Councillors, community officials, government partners, Destination Marketing organization representatives and tourism businesses.
• Prepares, monitors and tracks contracts ensuring compliance with deliverables and terms and conditions.
• Monitors budgets, prepares month and quarter-end variance reports, processes invoices and monthly purchase card reconciliations, and applies appropriate coding and backup coverage.
• Assists the Manager, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, with quarterly financial reporting & annual business planning processes.
• Coordinate and organizes delivery of workshops, webinars, seminars and conferences in various communities throughout the VCM region.
• Coordinates the delivery of the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Industry Forum and Community Forum.
• Supports the coordination of the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Industry Newsletter.
• Represents Destination BC at conferences, seminars and workshops if required.
• Other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in marketing or business and a minimum 3 years’ experience in a tourism related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in stakeholder relationship development and maintenance;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in logistics/planning/organization;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience developing contracts and contractor relationship management;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing and reporting on budgets, and financial tracking;
• Demonstrated experience in preparing written reports; and
• Demonstrated experience in desktop applications including spreadsheets, database maintenance, presentation software, and word-processing. (MS Office preferred)

COMPETENCIES:

• Managing Organizational Resources is the ability to understand and effectively manage organizational resources (e.g. people, materials, assets, budgets). This is demonstrated through measurement, planning and control of resources to maximize results. It requires an evaluation of qualitative (e.g., client satisfaction) and quantitative (e.g., service costs) needs.

• Problem Solving/Judgement is the ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key factors, identify underlying causes, and generate solutions.

• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization’s mandate.

• Flexibility is the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, and with diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as situations change and accepting changes within one’s own job or organization.

ORGANIZATION CHART

Vice-President, Destination Management
Director, Industry Partnerships and Visitor Services
Manager, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Senior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (2)
Coordinator, Industry Programs (1)
Coordinator, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

Expected salary: $56032 – 63565 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:39:50 GMT