Tour Guide

Yellowknife, NT, Canada

Job Description


  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

Urban area Remote location Staff accommodation available Willing to relocate

Tasks

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 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 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 Interpret language for individuals and small groups

Type of guide

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

Tours focus

Foreign countries Historical sites Sightseeing Bus tours Walking tours

Geographical areas of specialization

Canada

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2195361
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Yellowknife, NT, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned