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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
You have excellent communication skills and are comfortable in speaking while drivingYou possess a valid BC commercial drivers license : Class 1 OR Class 2 License with air brake endorsement with a clean driver abstractYou love driving and have at least 3 years of driving experience in VancouverYou are confident driving a bus in downtown Vancouver and are familiar with the streetsYou have a friendly and outgoing personalityPrior tour guiding experience is an assetYou possess a professional attitude and appearanceYou have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule available to work any day of the week and an average shift length of 8-16 hours per dayYou are available to work a full-time schedule over the peak summer touring monthsYou have working knowledge of standard radio 10-codesYou have previous experience working in a guest service roleYou work well under pressureYou can lift luggage up to 50 lbsYou are organized and a quick leanerYou can work well both independently with minimum direction and as part of a teamYou are fluent in English written and oral. Ability to speak a second language is a bonus.You are legally entitled to work in CanadaYou possess a Class 4 Unrestricted license and are interested in getting a Class 2 License with Air Brakes For the right candidate we will pay for your training and licensing costs.WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US :
Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege PassA central Burnaby office near transit access free on-site parkingPaid trainingMonetary incentives guest reviews and safetyReferral program reward get your professional colleagues to join our teamInternal and external recognition programs for fun awards and prize opportunitiesFamiliarization tours on our products and a plus oneThe little things like free coffee tea hot chocolate and water (available in-office)Respectful and safe work environmentJoin 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