Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors In/on water

Work setting

Urban area Remote location Various locations Staff accommodation available

Tasks

Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle 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 Utilize microphones or other communication devices 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 Perform graphic arts photography

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Local Tour Guide Certification First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Type of guide

Step-on local guide Meet and greet local guide Driver-guide, local Walking tour guide

Tours focus

Historical sites Sightseeing Boat tours Bus tours Walking tours

Number of tours guided

5 - 10

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver\'s licence Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work? 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? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

On the road job

Financial benefits

Bonus Gratuities

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer