Driver, Guided Tour

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Driver Guided Tour

Start Date :

Varies between March May 2026

Work Hours : Seasonal with opportunity to be year-round Full-time Part-time roles available

Vary from 7.5-hour to 16-hour shifts starting as early as 6 : 30am and ending as late as 10 : 30pm

Location : Central Burnaby yard base driving in Downtown Vancouver

Wages : $22.50-$23.50 per hour daily overtime earning potential is $25-26 per hour or more gratuities service incentives if targets are met 4% vacation pay

Extended health benefits offered for full time employed drivers company pays ½ if you opt in

At Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing we are hiring professional and personable Driver Guides to join our Guided Tour Operations. You will be conducting sightseeing tours while driving 20-54 passenger coach buses. You will be providing engaging live English commentary while showing the beautiful sights of our backyard including Downtown Vancouver the North Shore Squamish Whistler and Victoria. This position is perfect for strong and passionate storytellers who enjoy working independently.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

• Driving a 20-54 passenger coach bus safely in and out of town on tours to Vancouver North Shore Victoria Squamish and Whistler
• Conducting clear live and engaging commentary in English while driving safely
• Picking up and dropping off guests from their hotel and ensuring guests are on passenger manifest
• Ensuring proper guest count at beginning during and end of tour
• Filling out attraction vouches with correct guest count
• Driving safely and efficiently to keep on schedule
• Providing exceptional service for our guests
• Performing daily pre- and post-trip inspections for bus safety compliance and cleanliness
• Reporting any defects on Vehicle Defect Card
• Communicating effectively and professionally over radio / phone
• Coordinating with Dispatch Tour Operations to ensure smooth operations guest safety and satisfaction
• Adapting quickly and efficiently to changing traffic patterns street closures or detours
• Being flexible with any last-minute changes and requests
• Lifting luggage up to 50 lbs
• Being warm friendly and welcoming to all guests and team members
• Handling guest queries and concerns professionally
• Promoting partner attractions and online reviews

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US :

Join the team at Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing! We operate Vancouvers Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off tours as well as guided tours to Downtown Vancouver Whistler Victoria and the North Shore.

We have been a Top Nominated Company at the Vancouver Tourism Awards for three years in a row since 2023! The rise to the top is a testament to our teams unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional efforts of our team who consistently go above and beyond to provide unparalleled tour experiences for our guests.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and inclusion. We strive to maintain a workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds identities and abilities.

BBTVWCS respectfully acknowledges that our offices are located on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 22 - 26