Tour guide

Yellowknife Tours Ltd

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job Help – Green job – Help

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Asset languages

  • Mandarin

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Confined spaces
  • Wet/damp

Work setting

  • Rural area

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Gratuities

Other benefits

  • Transportation provided by employer

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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
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