Job Title: Supervisor, Visitor Services (Bilingual)
Organization: Tourism Kingston, Visitor Information Centre
Reports to: Visitor Services Specialist
Location: 209 Ontario St, Kingston ON K7L 2Z1
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site at the Visitor Information Centre
Hours: 30 hours/week, Full-Time
Pay Rate: $21.50/hr (Negotiable based on experience)
Position Summary
Are you passionate about showcasing the best of Kingston to visitors from near and far? Join our team as the Supervisor of Visitor Services! In this role, you will assist the Visitor Services Specialist and in training, coaching, and supporting the operations of the Visitor Information Centre and Visitor Services Programs. You will support the team in providing guidance on Kingston's attractions, events, accommodations, businesses, and services, ensuring top-notch customer service both in person and online. Additionally, you will contribute to sales, marketing, and promotional efforts through a variety of tasks. While based at the Visitor Information Centre, you will also work off-site at key visitor attractions and tour locations in Kingston.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Service
- Deliver visitor service excellence with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
- Promote the services, products, and properties of our tourism partners to visitors.
- Collaborate with colleagues to maximize the centre’s sales and in-store presence.
- Ensure tourism literature is regularly stocked and up-to-date.
- Collect and input visitor data into CRM software.
- Lead by example in all customer service activities
Operations
- Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and successful Visitor Information Centre.
- Generate and process ticket and merchandise sales.
- Train and coach employees in promoting attraction and event tickets, as well as merchandise sales.
- Review merchandising daily and ensure displays are attractively stocked
- Create a welcoming and informative space for visitors, both inside and outside the centre. This may include setting up special event spaces on the patio, arranging A-frames, or selecting appropriate music playlists.
- Assist in ensuring general cleaning duties and daily procedures are completed to expectations.
- Collaborate with the VIC Leadership Team to review and improve operating practices, aiming to exceed annual plan goals.
- Develop and provide training for Visitor Information Centre employees in all aspects of operations, including historical and sustainability programs.
- Undertake other projects as directed by the Visitor Services Specialist and the Tourism Kingston office.
- Monitor and update the e-commerce platform to ensure it is current and functioning optimally.
Centre Cleanliness & Organization
- Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional Visitor Information Centre environment
- Perform routine cleaning and tidying of visitor and staff areas
- Ensure visitor-facing spaces, displays, and information areas are organized and presentable
- Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies, literature, and merchandise as needed
- Report facility, equipment, or maintenance concerns to the appropriate team members
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in customer service or retail.
- Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
- Strong understanding of Kingston's local attractions and services.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- First aid certification: Ensuring visitor safety and being prepared for emergencies.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of Square retail software.
- Experience using Connecteam platform.
- Experience in e-commerce platform management.
- Familiarity with CRM software.
- Previous experience in tourism or hospitality.
- Marketing and promotional skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based at Tourism Kingston’s Visitor Information Centre in downtown Kingston, Ontario. It requires varied hours to fulfill assigned duties, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. Availability for early mornings, evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays is expected.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed. It is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Ready to Apply?
The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026. Please apply directly through this BambooHR job advertisement with your resume and a brief cover letter.
Tourism Kingston is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We strive to meet the accessibility needs of all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please email [email protected].
Tourism Kingston’s Recruitment Process
Initial Phone Screen
Interview
Reference Checks (with candidate consent)
Formal Offer extended to the selected candidate
Notify all interviewed candidates with a clear outcome
Land Acknowledgement
Welcome/Boozhoo /Tekwanonwera:tons
to Kingston/Ka’taroh:kwi/Ken’tarókwen/Cataracoui
Kingston remains on the ancestral homelands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Tourism Kingston acknowledges the everlasting presence of these Nations and other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who share this landscape today. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our responsibility to honour the land, water and skies with gentle respect and purifying preservation.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
Tourism Kingston aims to provide a supportive, inclusive, and positive work environment for its valued team. This is achieved through a variety of benefits and supports that balance work life with quality of life. Tourism Kingston is Rainbow Registered, a national accreditation for LGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. When you see a Rainbow Registered symbol, you know the business or organization meets a stringent set of standards to ensure LGBTQI+ customers feel safe, welcomed, and accepted.
