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Overview
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre is hiring for two summer student positions for the summer of 2026. These temporary roles will run for 8 weeks, beginning late June - Early July, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. Students can expect to work between 32 and 40 hours per week. Weekend availability, including Saturdays and Sundays, is required.

Shifts:

- Wednesday - Sunday
- Friday - Tuesday

Hours:

- 9:00am - 5:00pm

Requirements:

- Must be entering full time post-secondary education to qualify
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Proficient in social media and Microsoft office
- Strong, well-spoken, friendly personality
- Self-starter, and a Castlegar ambassador
- Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to work on weekends
- Experience in customer service is preferred
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks thoroughly.

Responsibilities:

- Identify information needs in support of visitor requests
- Provide friendly, accurate visitor information on Castlegar and West Kootenay attractions, events, and services




- Distribute brochures, maps and promotional materials
- Promote local tourism services and attractions
- Encourage new and return visits
- Gather and record statistics for Destination BC
- Maintain brochure racks and inventory, cleaning, stocking, etc
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed
- Assist with projects and events
- Update Destination Castlegar Event Calendar on weekly basis
- Assist with business clientele services
- Support meeting space operations
- Provide basic retail support in the current souvenir shop, merchandise and handle transactions.

No phone calls please!

Deadline: May 15th, 2026. Send resumes to or drop them off in person. 1995 6th Avenue, Castlegar BC. V1N 2W6.

Thank you to all who apply. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 8 weeks

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Statutory holidays
- Weekends

Work Location: In person, Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, 1995 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC

Application deadline: May 15th, 2026

Expected start date: Late June - Early July

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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📌 Visitor Centre Counsellor/Summer Student 2026 (Castlegar)
🏢 Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre
📍 Castlegar