guide, outdoor
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Asset languages:
Japanese. Spanish; Castilian.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Sightseeing. Canada. Work setting: Urban area. Rural area. Remote location.
Tasks:
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips.
- Assemble camping gear and supplies.
- Operate off-road vehicles.
- Plan trips.
- Operate photographic and video equipment.
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices.
- Set up and take down camps.
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Maintain equipment.
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction.
- Orienteering and/or survival.
- Address customers' complaints or concerns.
- Assist clients/guests with special needs.
- Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
- Sell souvenirs.
- Resolve itinerary and other problems.
- Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details.
- Ensure and monitor luggage transfers.
- Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle.
- Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information.
- Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations.
- Co-ordinate recreation activities.
- Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and/or transportation.
- Attend to international border crossings.
- Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups.
- Collect administration or entrance fees.
- Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments.
- Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate.
Type of guide:
Step-on local guide. On-site local guide. Meet and greet local guide. Escorted group travel guide. Escorted individual travel guide. Driver-guide, local. Tour Director. Walking tour guide.
Tours focus:
Historical sites. Bus tours. Walking tours.
Number of tours guided:
10 tours and +.
Security and safety:
Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel overnight. Willing to travel regularly. Willing to travel.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Tight deadlines.
Personal suitability:
Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Excellent written communication. Dependability.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day. Weekend.
Health benefits:
Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Gratuities. Group insurance benefits.
Other benefits:
Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Travel insurance. Wellness program.
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.).
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.