Ontario Travel Ambassador - Destination Ontario - MTCG Ministry of Tourism Culture & Gaming

Summer Student Employment Opportunity 2025

Ontario Travel Ambassador

Join our team at Destination Ontario this summer as a Travel Ambassador! This dynamic role involves working at an Ontario Travel Information Centre and/or providing visitor information at pop-up locations such as at popular tourist spots, festivals, and events across Ontario. You will influence and inspire travelers by helping to plan their trips and creating custom itineraries. You will also capture content for social media, work within a team, and learn about the beauty and culture of Ontario. This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain valuable new skills!

How Do I Qualify?

• Strong customer service skills developed through job, education, or volunteer experiences

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Foundational knowledge of digital platforms

• General knowledge of Ontario’s geography

• Enthusiasm for travel and exploring new destinations and experiences

• Ability to capture content for social media platforms

• Flexibility working in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

• Fluency/knowledge of additional language(s) considered an asset

• Retail & POS experience is an asset

Skills/Experience You Will Gain:

• Knowledge of the Ontario tourism industry, products, and experiences

• Practical experience in a customer service role

• Content creation for social media platforms

• Collaboration in a team setting

• Enhanced problem-solving and adaptability skills

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

• Experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a full-time study program (high school, university, college etc.) and intend on returning to school in Fall 2025 or be within 6 months of graduation from a post-secondary institution

• Canadian citizen, or be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Available to work from May/June to Labour Day

• Available to work up to 35 hours/week on weekdays and weekends with some evenings, including statutory holidays

• Ability to work effectively in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, and adapt to various weather conditions.

Compensation: $17.20 - $18.05/hour

How to Apply

Please click HERE to see the location nearest to you.

Send your cover letter and resume by email to the contact for your preferred location listed below.

Ontario Travel Information Centre Location Contact

Toronto, Union Station Jenn Irving, jennifer.irving@ontario.ca

Barrie Jenn Irving, jennifer.irving@ontario.ca

Sault Ste. Marie Angela Romano, angela.romano@ontario.ca

Niagara Falls Lidia Romeo, lidia.romeo@ontario.ca

Windsor Sadie Tremblay sadie.tremblay@ontario.ca

Tilbury Sadie Tremblay sadie.tremblay@ontario.ca

Bainsville Sylvie Veenstra, sylvie.veenstra@ontario.ca

Hawkesbury (Chute à Blondeau) Sylvie Veenstra, sylvie.veenstra@ontario.ca

Pigeon River (Neebing) Angela Romano, angela.romano@ontario.ca

Various locations including Blue Mountain/Collingwood, Kingston, Sarnia, Thunder Bay, Hamilton/Burlington, Cornwall Rebecca Honsberger, rebecca.honsberger@ontario.ca

Due to high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

The OPS is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable.