Yellowknife Tours Ltd. based in Yellowknife, NT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Tour guide. Yellowknife Tours Ltd. is a premier tour operator. We specialize in providing unforgettable tour experiences that showcase the natural wonders and cultural richness of the area. Our team of knowledgeable guides and experts are passionate about sharing the beauty and unique attractions of Yellowknife. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Yellowknife Tours Ltd.
Position: Tour guide
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.50 hourly / 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Yellowknife, NT
Shifts: Day, Night, Overtime, Flexible Hours, To be determined
Transportation information: Willing to travel, Travel expenses paid by the employer
Work setting: Remote location, On-site customer service, Staff accommodation available
Type of guide: Escorted group travel guide, Escorted individual travel guide, Step-on local guide, Meet and greet local guide, On-site local guide
Tours focus: Historical sites, Sightseeing, Boat tours, Bus tours
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Asset languages: Mandarin, Cantonese
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided
Geographical areas of specialization: Canada
Credentials: Local Tour Guide Certification, First Aid Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Immunization records
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive taskers
- The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- The candidates should be able to work outdoors
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be client focus, dependable, organized, initiative, flexible, reliable, and judgmental
- The candidates should have excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to confirm transportation and accommodation reservations, co-ordinate recreation activities
- The candidates should be able to describe points of interest, resolve itinerary and other problems
- The candidates should be able to ensure and monitor luggage transfers, attend to hotel, airport, train, and other check-in and check-out procedures
- The candidates should be able to develop and deliver commentaries, utilize microphones or other communication devices
- The candidates should be able to coordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups, assist clients/guests with special needs
- The candidates should be able to conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions, and historical, heritage, and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
- The candidates should be able to transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways, and industrial and other establishments
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, cover letter, and copy of portfolio or relevant work examples) through below mentioned details.
By email
[email protected]
Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!