Project Coordinator, Destination Development

Project Coordinator

Location: Vancouver, BC

Department: Destination Development

Employment Type: Full Time/ Hybrid / Term (14 months fixed term contract)

Language Designation: English Essential

Posting Close Date: September 11, 2025

Tourism is the heartbeat of communities from coast to coast to coast. At Destination Canada, our aspiration for the tourism industry is to generate wealth and wellbeing for all of Canada and enrich the lives of our guests. Our mission is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. We seek diverse, ingenious thinkers teeming with intellectual curiosity and a deep desire to grow Canada’s tourism industry – strengthening the socio-cultural, environmental and economic vitality tourism brings to Canada.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our Destination Development team. In this position, you’ll have the important role of working across the team to ensure we deliver on our projects and deliverables. The Destination Development team has the inspiring role of working to create thriving and resilient destinations in Canada and you’ll work alongside different members of the team to oversee various projects and processes. Some of the exciting projects you’ll work on include a curated knowledge platform, an international Destination Development conference, and the launch of a cadre of industry experts and forward thinkers to give ongoing advice in destination development and stewardship.

• Works across the Destination Development team to coordinate the business unit’s deliverables. Collaboratively builds project schedules, coordinates resources, vendors, information, and acts as a point of contact to communicates project statuses, including the creation of high-quality presentations and maintains project documentation and plans.
• Coordinates various projects/parts of projects, including project planning, ensuring deadlines are met, and that there is a common understanding of the project objectives among teams.
• Supports the Senior Director, and the Destination Development team in executing various project deliverables, process, and activities. Assists in eliminating project blockers.
• Coordinates project-related meetings and webinars, including scheduling, agenda preparation, presentation development, and meeting minutes.
• Finds, curates, and coordinates the publication of content on Destination Development platforms, working closely with the team and other DC business units.
• Leads vendor management processes for the Destination Development team, including liaising with the internal DC teams to update rosters, develop contracts, and conduct evaluations.
• Prepares, proofreads, and edits written work, summaries of projects and presentations.
• Provides administrative and coordination support to the Senior Vice-President of Destination Development in a limited capacity.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

• Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in business, project management or another specialty relevant to the position, or another combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a project coordination or project management role
• Strong knowledge of project management practices, tools, and software
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively
• Strong research and analytical abilities with experience interpreting data and preparing clear summaries
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other formal education in project management
• Knowledge of the tourism industry and/or destination development

Salary range: $63,707 - $79,633

Within the range, the base pay offered is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills and relevant education/experience. Please note starting salaries for new hires typically fall between the minimum and mid-point of the range, to support internal equity and allow room for progression as employees grow and excel in their roles. The range above reflects base pay only and does not include the competitive at-risk pay program and benefits that we offer!

Other components of our total rewards offerings include:

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Minimum 3 weeks of accrued vacation plus other paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Generous parenthood top-up
• Flexible working options like compressed workweek and hybrid model
• Support towards your professional growth with learning and development opportunities, mentorship and more.

• This role follows a hybrid work arrangement, where work is performed onsite at least 2-3 days per week. Please note the work arrangement is subject to change.
• This is a 14-month term role, with a fixed end date.
• This is a unionized role.

At Destination Canada, we believe that Canada's diversity is its greatest asset and is what touches travellers' hearts most deeply. To that end, we are committed to inclusive leadership within our workplace, workforce, and interactions with partners and travellers alike. Destination Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting Canada's diversity through fair and accessible hiring and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. If you require accommodations at any point in the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and intimidating, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and effort. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.