tour guide

5 days ago

Yellowknife, Canada Destination NWT Full time

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

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Outdoors

Work setting

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Urban area

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Remote location

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Staff accommodation available

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Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle

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Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations

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Collect administration or entrance fees

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Co-ordinate recreation activities

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Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information

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Resolve itinerary and other problems

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Ensure and monitor luggage transfers

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Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and/or transportation

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Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors

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Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups

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Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details

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Assist clients/guests with special needs

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Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

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Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments

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Interpret language for individuals and small groups

Experience and specialization

Type of guide

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Escorted group travel guide

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Escorted individual travel guide

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Step-on local guide

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Meet and greet local guide

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On-site local guide

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Walking tour guide

Tours focus

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Foreign countries

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Historical sites

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Sightseeing

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Bus tours

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Walking tours

Geographical areas of specialization

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Canada

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment

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Work under pressure

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Tight deadlines

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Repetitive tasks

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Physically demanding

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Attention to detail

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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Standing for extended periods

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Walking

Personal suitability

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Client focus

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Dependability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Flexibility

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Initiative

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Judgement

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Organized

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Reliability

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Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

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Gratuities

Other benefits

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Free parking available

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Wellness program

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