The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused, visitor friendly and THE place to do business. Fifteen minutes from Red Deer, and an hour and a half from both Calgary and Edmonton, we offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere of a smaller community. With abundant year-round recreational and cultural activities, we are definitely “Brilliant All Year!”
The Town of Sylvan Lake’s mission is to deliver responsible municipal services and infrastructure that support an outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong, diverse economy. We achieve that through our values of integrity, accountability, engagement, innovation, diversity and inclusion and our highly skilled workforce.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
- Leads the implementation and evolution of the Ten-Year Destination and Leadership Management Plan.
- Fosters tourism-related economic development through business and community engagement, partnership development, and product/experience growth.
- Oversees the tourism brand, ensuring alignment with the Town’s tourism vision and core values.
- Provides strategic direction for tourism marketing initiatives, guiding the Content Creator and Tourism Administrator in the development and execution of campaigns, social media, and storytelling strategies.
- Leads initiatives that enhance the visitor experience, including signage, information services, itineraries, event alignment, and interpretive tools.
- Identifies, pursues, and administers grant opportunities that support tourism development and marketing.
- Manage tourism-related budgets, procurement processes, and reporting requirements.
- 8. Supports the development of tourism programming and events that align with brand objectives and economic goals.
- 9. Promotes and supports Brand Guidelines and Social Media Policy.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Culture, Recreation, Tourism or a combination of experience and education or a related field would be an asset
- Minimum 3 years of experience in tourism development, destination marketing, or community economic development
- Experience working in a municipal or public sector setting is an asset
- Knowledge of rural tourism, visitor management, and destination sustainability practices is preferred
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
- RCMP Based Criminal Record Check as deemed acceptable by The Town
If this position intrigues you, and you meet the requirements, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter by email, in confidence with the subject Line “Tourism Coordinator” by July 27, 2025.
Town of Sylvan Lake
5012 – 48 Avenue,
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6
Attention: Human Resources
The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada and meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: From $38.05 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:
- Destination Marketing: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- RCMP Based Criminal Record Check (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-27
Expected start date: 2025-08-12