tour guide

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

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
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Local Tour Guide Certification

Type of guide

• Escorted group travel guide

Tours focus

• Sightseeing

Number of tours guided

• 1 - 4 tours

Geographical areas of specialization

• Canada

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• 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?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Parking available