Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Asset languages

Japanese Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

Urban area Rural area

Tasks

Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations Collect administration or entrance fees Co-ordinate recreation activities Describe points of interest Resolve itinerary and other problems Ensure and monitor luggage transfers Attend to hotel, airport, train and other check-in and check-out procedures Develop and deliver commentaries Utilize microphones or other communication devices Attend to international border crossings Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details Sell souvenirs Assist clients/guests with special needs Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Type of guide

Tour Director Escorted group travel guide Escorted individual travel guide Step-on local guide Meet and greet local guide On-site local guide Driver-guide, local Walking tour guide

Tours focus

Historical sites Sightseeing Bus tours Walking tours

Number of tours guided

10 tours and +

Geographical areas of specialization

Canada

Security and safety

Driver\'s validity licence check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver\'s licence Willing to travel Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities