Tour Guide

Job summary

Drive sightseeing vehicles and lead guided tours of cities, museums, historical sites, and other attractions. Provide visitors with information and assistance, coordinate tour logistics and activities, and resolve itinerary or travel-related problems.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Responsibilities Tasks Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle 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 Sell souvenirs 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Experience and specialization Type of guide Escorted group travel guide Escorted individual travel guide Step-on local guide Meet and greet local guide On-site local guide Driver-guide, local Walking tour guide Tours focus Historical sites Sightseeing Bus tours Walking tours Geographical areas of specialization Canada Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence 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 Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Outgoing Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Bonus Life insurance

What you’ll do

Drive sightseeing vehicles and lead guided tours of cities, museums, historical sites, and other attractions. Provide visitors with information and assistance, coordinate tour logistics and activities, and resolve itinerary or travel-related problems.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 7 months of experience are specified. The role requires First Aid and CPR certificates, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to work outdoors in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Bonus
• Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Guided Tours
• Sightseeing Vehicle Operation
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Itinerary Problem-Solving
• Luggage Transfers
• Check-In Assistance
• Visitor Information
• Tour Coordination
• Souvenir Sales
• First Aid
• CPR
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Transportation
• Sports & Recreation