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tour guide

Hightain Group Corp.Calgary, ABJob Bankpublished 09/28/2026
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Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

  • Outdoors.
  • Urban area.
  • Rural area.
  • Remote location.
  • Various locations.
  • On-site customer service.
  • Relocation costs covered by employer.
  • Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

  • Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations.
  • Co-ordinate recreation activities.
  • Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information.
  • Resolve itinerary and other problems.
  • Ensure and monitor luggage transfers.
  • Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and/or transportation.
  • Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups.
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs.
  • Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Local Tour Guide Certification.
  • First Aid Certificate.

Type of guide:

  • Tour Director.
  • Escorted group travel guide.
  • Escorted individual travel guide.
  • Meet and greet local guide.

Tours focus:

  • Sightseeing.
  • Theme parks.

Number of tours guided:

1 - 4 tours.

Geographical areas of specialization:

Canada.

Security and safety:

  • Bondable.
  • Criminal record check.
  • Driver's validity licence check.
  • Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Willing to travel for extended periods.
  • Willing to travel overnight.
  • Willing to travel regularly.
  • Travel expenses paid by employer.
  • Vehicle supplied by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Work under pressure.
  • Tight deadlines.
  • Repetitive tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
  • Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

  • Client focus.
  • Dependability.
  • Efficient interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Judgement.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.

Screening questions:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
  • Are you currently a student?.
  • Do you have experience working in this field?.
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

  • Evening.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Morning.
  • Night.
  • Day.
  • Weekend.
  • Overtime required.
  • Overtime available.

Workplace information:

On the road job.