Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

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Outdoors

Work setting

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Urban area Remote location Staff accommodation available Willing to relocate

Tasks

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Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations Collect administration or entrance fees Co-ordinate recreation activities Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information Resolve itinerary and other problems Ensure and monitor luggage transfers Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and/or transportation Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors 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

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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

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Foreign countries Historical sites Sightseeing Bus tours Walking tours

Geographical areas of specialization

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Canada

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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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

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

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Evening Shift Flexible hours Morning Night

Experience

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Experience an asset

Employment terms options

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Day Weekend Overtime available

Financial benefits

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Gratuities

Other benefits

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Free parking available Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities