About this role
Grand Circle Corporation is the largest American direct marketer of international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 and older and has served more than 1 million travelers since 1958.
Grand Circle is looking for Program Directors (Tour Directors) who are willing to take risks and challenge themselves to provide travelers with unforgettable experiences on our escorted tours:
• The Canadian Maritimes (13 Days)
• Destinations: Halifax, Baddeck, Charlottetown, Saint John, Quebec City, Montreal, John's
• The Canadian Rockies (14 Days)
• Destinations: Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria
What We Require:
• 3 to 5 Years of experience guiding tours in the above
• Passion for the destinations, their people, culture, and traditions
• Go beyond the touristy destination to connect your travelers with the locals
• Knowledge (History, Everyday Life, Nature, Culture) of the destinations
• Flexibility, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Ability to make quick decisions to address last-minute changes
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel
Working Responsibilities:
• In charge of the program's overall quality and delivering an unforgettable experience for travelers.
• Deliver all the information about the destination/program/schedule.
• Understand travelers' expectations (especially IC Members) and focus on their enjoyment of the trip.
• Reconfirms every service with
• Represent GCT to keep a cordial and formal relationship with our
• Listen to travelers' feedback, take notes, and communicate with the GCT Office.
What We Offer:
• Salary: $220 USD daily rate (with up to 20% increase after 3 years) based on performance
• Gratuity: $7- $10 /person/day (average group size: 35 )
• Incentive: Up to an additional 40% of your base salary upon achieving Excellence goals