tour guide

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Work setting:

Urban area.

Tasks:

• Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information.
• Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
• 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.

Type of guide:

Escorted group travel guide.

Tours focus:

Sightseeing.

Number of tours guided:

1 - 4 tours.

Geographical areas of specialization:

Canada.

Security and safety:

Bondable. Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Financial benefits:

Gratuities.

Other benefits:

Parking available.