tour guide

Asset languages

• Japanese

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations
• Co-ordinate recreation activities
• Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
• Resolve itinerary and other problems
• Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and / or transportation
• Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
• Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups
• Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details
• Assist clients / guests with special needs

Type of guide

• Step-on local guide

Tours focus

• Sightseeing
• Bus tours
• Walking tours

Number of tours guided

• 10 tours and +

Geographical areas of specialization

• Canada

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities
• Work Term : Seasonal
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week