Tour guide Full-time Job

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Asset languages: Mandarin, Cantonese
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided
Geographical areas of specialization: Canada
Credentials: Local Tour Guide Certification, First Aid Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Immunization records

Location: Yellowknife, NT
Shifts: Day, Night, Overtime, Flexible Hours, To be determined
Transportation information: Willing to travel, Travel expenses paid by the employer
Work setting: Remote location, On-site customer service, Staff accommodation available
Type of guide: Escorted group travel guide, Escorted individual travel guide, Step-on local guide, Meet and greet local guide, On-site local guide
Tours focus: Historical sites, Sightseeing, Boat tours, Bus tours

 

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive taskers
• The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• The candidates should be able to work outdoors

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be client focus, dependable, organized, initiative, flexible, reliable, and judgmental
• The candidates should have excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to confirm transportation and accommodation reservations, co-ordinate recreation activities
• The candidates should be able to describe points of interest, resolve itinerary and other problems
• The candidates should be able to ensure and monitor luggage transfers, attend to hotel, airport, train, and other check-in and check-out procedures
• The candidates should be able to develop and deliver commentaries, utilize microphones or other communication devices
• The candidates should be able to coordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups, assist clients/guests with special needs
• The candidates should be able to conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions, and historical, heritage, and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
• The candidates should be able to transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways, and industrial and other establishments

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, cover letter, and copy of portfolio or relevant work examples) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Yellowknife Tours Ltd. is a premier tour operator. We specialize in providing unforgettable tour experiences that showcase the natural wonders and cultural richness of the area. Our team of knowledgeable guides and experts are passionate about sharing the beauty and unique attractions of Yellowknife.