About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Asset languages: Mandarin. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Public speaking and public service information. Tasks: Deliver commentaries . Develop commentaries . 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. Attend to international border crossings. 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. Assist clients/guests with special needs. 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. Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems. Type of guide: Step-on local guide. Driver-guide, local. Walking tour guide. Tours focus: Sightseeing. Bus tours. Walking tours. Geographical areas of specialization: Canada. United States. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel regularly. Travel expenses paid by employer. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Outgoing. Experience: Experience an asset. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Other benefits: Other benefits.