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Scheduling & Operations Assistant

Tripshepherdabout 1 month ago
Niagara Falls, ON
$17/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Work remotely with a supportive, purpose-driven team
Behind-the-scenes access to the tourism industry
Opportunity to grow with a company focused on innovation and service

About the role

About See Sight Tours

For over 18 years, See Sight Tours has delivered unforgettable, small-group experiences across North America. Our mission is simple: to create personalized, high-quality tours led by exceptional local guides. As we grow, we’re investing in the systems and people that make operational excellence possible—starting with how we support, schedule, and empower our team in 22 cities.

The Role in One Sentence

Support the Operations Manager in overseeing guide scheduling, real-time dispatch coordination, and operational performance tracking—ensuring our tours run smoothly and guides are always set up for success.

What You’ll Do

  • Scheduling & Dispatch Support:
  • Build and maintain accurate weekly guide schedules, help manage shift changes and last-minute coverage, and respond quickly to on-the-ground needs during operating hours.
  • Real-Time Coordination:

Be available to assist with live issues—no-shows, delays, last-minute bookings—working with Head Guides and other team members to keep tours on track.

  • Performance Monitoring:

Track and report on key performance metrics (e.g., attendance, punctuality, schedule adherence), escalating concerns to the Operations Manager.Serve as a first point of contact for scheduling-related questions and updates, sharing timely information and ensuring guides know where to be and when.Use platforms like Google Sheets, Discord, Rippling, and internal dashboards to input updates, track assignments, and streamline workflows.Support evening and weekend operations during high season (especially summer) with shift coverage on a rotating basis.Help with off-season projects including scheduling process improvements, SOP updates, and operations training coordination.Success in This Role Looks Like:

  • Guide Communication:

  • Admin & Tool Use:

  • Peak Season Coverage:

  • Project Support:

  • Clean, up-to-date weekly schedules with minimal conflicts or last-minute changes

  • Responsive real-time support and issue resolution during operations

  • Smooth coordination between guides, Head Guides, and the Ops team

  • Operational data tracked and shared regularly with actionable insights

  • A well-informed, punctual, and supported guide team

What You Bring to the Role

Must-Have:

  • 1–2 years in scheduling, dispatch, operations coordination, hospitality, or tourism
  • Experience with spreadsheets and scheduling tools (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication—clear, empathetic, and calm under pressure
  • Flexibility to support occasional evening/weekend shifts during peak season

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience coordinating remote teams or frontline staff
  • Familiarity with tools like Discord, Slack, Rippling, or workforce management software
  • Interest in travel, tourism operations, or guest experience

Why Join See Sight Tours?

  • Be a key player in making our day-to-day operations run smoothly
  • Work remotely with a supportive, purpose-driven team
  • Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the tourism industry
  • Opportunity to grow with a company focused on innovation and service
  • Travel perks and access to exclusive fam tours

Ready to keep our tours running like clockwork?
Apply now with a brief note about your experience in scheduling or team coordination—and tell us about a time you helped solve an operational challenge!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Niagara Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

About Tripshepherd

Travel Arrangements
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Tripshepherd—the ultimate travel platform redefining how the world explores.

Built on authenticity, innovation, and local expertise, Tripshepherd connects travellers with carefully curated experiences led by passionate, knowledgeable guides.

Founded by Daud Grewal, the visionary behind the acclaimed See Sight Tours, Tripshepherd is the next evolution in meaningful travel—combining insider access with personalized adventures in iconic destinations around the globe.

With immersive storytelling, local insight, and thoughtfully designed tours, Tripshepherd is more than a travel app—it’s a movement. A global vision with a personal touch, focused on transforming travel through human connection, sustainability, and unforgettable memories.

Follow along as we get ready to launch with exclusive events in Niagara Falls, New York, and Bali—and be part of the future of travel.