tour guide supervisor

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Cantonese

Work site environment

• Sightseeing
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Travel agency

Tasks

• Supervise staff or team
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Manage difficult situations with customers
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
• Co-ordinate recreation activities
• Leading / instructing individuals
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
• Deliver commentaries

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Type of guide

• On-site local guide
• Tour Director

Tours focus

• Historical sites
• Boat tours
• Walking tours

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Leadership

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer