Contractual – 3 Year Term
Job Information:
Tourism Quality Assurance of Newfoundland and Labrador (TQA, formerly Canada Select Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.) is hiring a Program Manager to lead the implementation of its three-year strategic expansion plan. Over the next three years, TQA will broaden its quality assurance programming for tourism services and attractions and requires a highly responsible individual with a background in general management and project management skills including the areas of sales and marketing, communications, financial management and administration.
Primary Duties:
Manage the implementation of TQA’s three-year quality assurance programming strategic plan, including the acquisition and integration of new quality assurance programming, preparing and executing strategic communications, branding, marketing and sales strategies to achieve revenue and participation targets; recruiting participants in all TQA programs and conduct/coordinate rating schedules for efficient human and financial resource management; prepare performance measurement reports, human resource planning and financial management analysis of the organization for the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
TQA is looking for an enthusiastic manager with: Knowledge of the tourism industry and tourism quality assurance programming; experience as a senior manager with demonstrated experience in project management; excellent communication, sales, marketing and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meeting targets, deadlines; strong collaborative planning and implementation skills; and experience in strategic partnering and fostering effective working relationships.
The suitable qualifications for this role would normally be acquired through completion of a university degree in Tourism, Business or Education and progressive responsible experience with at least 5 years in a senior supervisory position; however, an equivalent combination of education, tourism and travel experience and training will be considered. Prior experience working in front line positions in tourism and hospitality is always an asset.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Please send resumes to:
Carol-Ann Gilliard
71 Goldstone Street (Suite 102)
St. John’s, NL A1B 5C3
email: cgilliard@tqanl.ca
Please quote competition number PM0828-CB when applying.
Deadline for applications: September 8, 2015
Thank you in advance for your application
Only applicants receiving an interview will be contacted