Job Description

DRIVER TOUR GUIDE

THE FINER DETAILS Start Date: March \xe2\x80\x93 June 2023 Work Hours: Seasonal, Full-time + Part-time roles available Location: 2350 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC Wage: $21-22/hr with Class 2 with Air Brakes + Extended Health benefits (Company pays \xc2\xbd while working full time if you opt in) Training Wage: $19/hr with Class 5 and GLWCS pays for Class 2 training Driver Gratuities average $7-10/hr ($40-300/day)
WE WILL PAY FOR THE COST AND TRAINING TO OBTAIN YOUR CLASS 2 LICENCE! Do you enjoy talking to people from all over the world, and going out of your way to enhance their day? Do you have strong communication skills, and a passion for showcasing the beautiful province we call home? Do you have a valid Class 5 driver\'s licence and enjoy being an independent leader in your work? If yes, our Driver Tour Guide role may be a great fit for you. Our Driver Tour Guides conduct daily sightseeing tours while driving 20-30 passenger mini coaches, while providing entertaining and informative commentary to our guests. NOTE: you must possess a valid BC Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence, a clean driver\'s abstract, and 3 years of driving experience in BC to obtain your commercial driver\'s licence.
YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:

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  Being responsible for conducting safe, orderly, and fun sightseeing tours, driving 20 + guests on tours to Vancouver, North Shore, Victoria, Squamish & Whistler
• Providing clear live tour narration in English while driving
• Efficiently keeping the tour on-time and schedule, while providing a five-star guest experience
• Performing daily pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring bus cleanliness
• Being warm, friendly, and welcoming to all guests and team members
• Promoting partner attractions and online reviews
• Professionally handle guest queries and concerns
• Complete all passenger paperwork for entry into ferries and into attractions
• Effective and professional communication over radio/phone
• Available to work a full or part time schedule over the summer touring months

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU:

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  You have a friendly + outgoing personality with a guest first focus
• You possess a valid BC Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License with a minimum 3 years driving experience, and a clean driver\'s abstract
• You have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule, available to work any day of the week, and an average shift length of 10-11 hours per day
• You have previous experience working in a customer service or hospitality role
• You have the ability to work well both independently with minimum direction, and as part of a team
• You possess a professional attitude and appearance
• You have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• You possess problem solving, attention to detail, and time management skills
• In-depth Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria knowledge is an asset
• You have the ability to lift luggage up to 50lbs
• You are fluent in English, written and oral. Ability to speak a second language is an asset
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

• We pay for Class 2 licensing training for the right candidate (must commit to working full season & minimum 3 days per week)
• Our Driver Guides make an average of $7-10/hr ($40-300/day)
• You can work 5-8 months a year with excellent earning potential taking winter months off
• A central Burnaby office near Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station + free on-site parking
• You come home every night; we are a local tour company, operating within 160 KM.
• Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass

Please include a Cover Letter when submitting your Resume.