Tour Guide (Sightseeing and adventure tours)
Terms of Employment: Seasonal, Full Time, On Call, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening
Salary: $10.30 to $18.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: 2014/06/01
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory (4 vacancies )
Skill Requirements:
Education: Some high school, Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver's License, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English
Type of Guide: Tour Director, Escorted group travel guide, Escorted individual travel guide, Meet and greet local guide, Driver-guide, local
Type of Tours: Bus tours, Walking tours
Number of Tours Guided: 1 - 4
Tours Focus: Sightseeing
Geographical Areas of Specialization: Canada
Specific Skills: Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations, Collect administration or entrance fees, Co-ordinate recreation activities, Describe points of interest, Resolve itinerary and other problems, Ensure and monitor luggage transfers, Attend to hotel, airport, train and other check-in and check-out procedures, Develop and deliver commentaries, Utilize microphones or other communication devices, Attend to customers' special needs, Attend to international border crossings, Coordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups, Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details, Sell souvenirs
Additional Skills: Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment: Outdoors
Work Location Information: Urban area, Rural area, Remote location, Various locations, On-site customer service
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
Security and Safety: Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)
Other Languages: Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Employer: Arctic Range Adventure

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How to Apply: Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. By E-mail: jobs@arcticrange.com Advertised until: 2014/08/27