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Tour guides ensure that itineraries are met and that customers are being informed in an entertaining manner the location they are touring. They are also responsible for ensuring the safety of the group and ensuring that tour groups remain together. Tour guides are employed by tour companies, resorts and attractions.
Job details
- Location: 1331 Williams Beach Rd.Merville, BCV0R 2M0
- Salary: $17.00 hourly for 30 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Seasonal employment
Full time - Day, Weekend
- Start date: Starts as soon as 2023-05-04
- vacancies: 4 vacancies
We are searching for a vibrant tour guide to join our established company. The tour guide’s responsibilities include planning travel itineraries, familiarizing customers with the locality by vehicle or foot, and ensuring that the group remains safe at all times. You should also stay up-to-date with new attractions that may be of interest to customers.
To ensure success as a tour guide, you should be an excellent storyteller with a knack for customer service. An outstanding tour guide will perform minor alterations to each itinerary to suit the unique interests of each group.
Tour Guide Responsibilities:
- Greeting and welcoming customers to the tour.
- Informing customers about the itinerary for each tour.
- Planning itineraries in accordance with weather forecasts and the length of each tour.
- Scheduling visits and purchasing tickets to museums, galleries, protected parks, and other attractions ahead of time, if required.
- Planning alternate activities in the event that cancellations, closures, or weather prohibit you from attending scheduled events.
- Gathering and maintaining the requisite equipment for each tour.
- Familiarizing yourself with the layout and history of the region or establishment in which you will be working.
- Familiarizing customers with each region or establishment.
- Encouraging guests to apply sunscreen regularly and to remain hydrated, if applicable.
- Directing customers to other, non-competing services that might be of interest to them.
Tour Guide Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience as a tour guide is advantageous.
- Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Adherence to prescribed safety codes.
- Excellent conversational skills with a knack for storytelling.
- Personable, humorous disposition.
- Outstanding organizational, time management, and improvisational skills.
- Passionate about traveling.
- Ability to work during evenings and on weekends.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
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Green job
The employer stated that this is a green job because the position:
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Rural area
- Nature sanctuary
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Describe points of interest
- Develop and deliver commentaries
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
Experience and specialization
Type of guide
- Escorted group travel guide
- On-site local guide
- Walking tour guide
Number of tours guided
- 1 – 4 tours
Geographical areas of specialization
- Canada
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Walking
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
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Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Advertised until
2023-02-28