About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. 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. 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. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Life insurance.