boat tour guide

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
• Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments

Type of guide

• Driver-guide, local

Tours focus

• Sightseeing
• Boat tours

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities