Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Asset languages
Japanese
Spanish; Castilian
Work site environment
Outdoors
Work setting
Urban area
Rural area
Tasks
Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations
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
Sell souvenirs
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
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Type of guide
Tour Director
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
Number of tours guided
10 tours and +
Geographical areas of specialization
Canada
Security and safety
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 overnight
Willing to travel regularly
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
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Gratuities
Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Travel insurance
Wellness program
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees