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Tour Guide

Westar Travel22 days ago
Calgary, AB
$200 - $500/day
Mid Level
Part-time
Full-time

Top Benefits

Company events
On-site parking
Tips

About the role

  • Preparing and giving presentations and greeting and welcoming customers to the tour.
  • Informing customers about the itinerary for each tour
  • 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
  • Provide information related to lodging, food, and other amenities
  • Monitor the behavior of the group, especially when young children are in it, and ensure everyone remains in compliance with the rules
  • Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor at all times
  • offering sightseeing advice
  • Problem-solving

Requirements:

  • Speak Chinese and Fluent English
  • Be interested in obtaining a Class 4 driver license
  • Prior experience as a Tour Guide is advantageous
  • Excellent conversational skills with a knack for storytelling
  • Outstanding organizational, time management, and improvisational skills
  • Great public speaking skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Conflict resolution skills and the ability to manage large groups
  • Resilience to cope with long hours and pressure at peak times
  • Outgoing personality
  • Being flexible, proactive, enthusiastic, and friendly
  • Being able to interact with people from different backgrounds
  • Being able to work with a team

Summary

As a Tour Guide, you will be instrumental in delivering engaging and informative experiences to visitors, showcasing the rich history and culture of our destinations. Your ability to communicate effectively, along with your multilingual capabilities, will enhance the experience for diverse groups. Additionally, your leadership skills will help you manage group dynamics, making each tour memorable and educational. Join us in creating unforgettable adventures for our guests.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $200.00-$500.00 per day

Additional pay:

  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-07-01

About Westar Travel

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Westar Travel was founded by a group of passionate people with rich experiences and professional knowledge in tourism, hospitality and transportation industry. A Tour Operator, Wholesaler, OTA, and key member of Travel Alberta and CTC. Since founded in 2010, as a key operator, operating Canadian Rockies Bus tours covering AB, and BC areas, serving inbound visitors to Canada, working with more than 100 suppliers and 500 distributors domestically and internationally. In 2018, built overseas offices and branches. Currently committing to a project of “Westar Easy Trip System” promoting Canadian Tourism products and services to worldwide potential markets