tour guide

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Asset languages

• Mandarin

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Deliver commentaries
• Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
• Co-ordinate recreation activities
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

Type of guide

• Tour Director
• On-site local guide

Tours focus

• Historical sites
• Sightseeing
• Boat tours
• Walking tours

Number of tours guided

• 1 - 4 tours

Geographical areas of specialization

• Canada

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Transportation / travel information

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication

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

• Will train

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees