Tourism Coordinator (Full time, Permanent), Portage Regional Economic Development Inc. (PRED)

Location: On site position at 800 Saskatchewan Avenue W, Portage la Prairie, MB

Salary: $45,500–$50,900

Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Mon–Fri), with flexibility for evenings/weekends during special events

About the Role:

Help grow and showcase the Region of Portage la Prairie as a premier destination.

Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, this role coordinates destination management initiatives with the Portage Regional Tourism Committee (PRTC) and regional partners supporting projects, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and tourism promotion across the region.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Build strong partnerships with tourism operators, stakeholders, and community organizations.
- Coordinate PRTC meetings and support delivery of tourism priorities and projects.
- Lead content coordination for newsletters, social media, website updates, and campaigns (Discover Portage).
- Support key focus areas including Indigenous Tourism, Sport Tourism, Agritourism, and event attraction.
- Help pursue grants, sponsorships, and funding opportunities for tourism initiatives.
- Track and report website and social media performance; maintain tourism asset inventory.




- Contribute to promotional assets (basic design, photography/video inventory and editing).

Qualifications post-secondary education in Tourism/Marketing/Communications (or related) preferred; 2+ years in a similar role; strong communication and organization skills; comfort with social media/content creation; experience with Canva/Adobe tools and Microsoft Office; valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan available after successfully completing the probationary period.

How to apply: Submit your résumé, cover letter, and examples of your work by August 28, 2026, to the Director of Economic Development, Portage Regional Economic Development Inc.,

800 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie,

MB R1N 0M8Email: [email protected]

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Pay: $45,500.00-$50,900.00 per year

Benefits

- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Tourism Coordinator (Portage la Prairie)
🏢 Portage Regional Economic Development
📍 Portage la Prairie