• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Cantonese

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

• Remote location
• On-site customer service
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Local Tour Guide Certification
• First Aid 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

Tours focus

• Historical sites
• Sightseeing
• Boat tours
• Bus tours

Number of tours guided

1 - 4 tours

Geographical areas of specialization

Canada

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel overnight
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities