tour guide

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Deliver commentaries
• Develop commentaries
• Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
• Co-ordinate recreation activities
• Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
• Resolve itinerary and other problems
• 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
• 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
• CPR Certificate

Type of guide

• Escorted group travel guide
• Driver-guide, local

Tours focus

• Sightseeing

Number of tours guided

• 5 - 10

Geographical areas of specialization

• Canada

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 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
• 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 willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available