Recreation Events, Sport and Tourism Coordinator

Community Services | Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Services
1 Vacancy - Permanent Full-Time | CUPE Local 126
Competition # 26-P-26

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times. 

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

Reporting to the Service Area Manager, Recreation Events and Tourism, this role focuses on developing, collaborating and providing support to promoters, stakeholders, and community groups to promote quality tourism products, services, and experiences within the City of Peterborough. The Recreation Events, Sport and Tourism Coordinator, will support program efforts with research and experience, helping tenants and event promoters with event planning and implementation, and carrying out any relevant tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Requires an individual with a College Diploma in tourism, sport business management, recreation and leisure, event management, or business administration or related field. 2-3 years of related job experience, which includes event management with a preference on tourism activities. Requires excellent customer service skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to co-ordinate a large number of tasks at once and manage competing priorities. Experience with database software systems such as Xplor Recreation, AutoCAD, and Audience View is considered an asset. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Flexibility regarding work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary

$73,109.40

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2026 quoting competition number 26-P-26 on the file as well as the subject line. 

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps:

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter.
• Name your file with your first and last name (i.e. JaneSmith- Comp#).
• Include the competition number in the file name, and the e-mail subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require accommodation.