Tour Guide
1 week ago
**Duties**
- Lead guided tours to **Peggy’s Cove, Halifax landmarks, and surrounding areas**, ensuring guests enjoy an informative and entertaining experience.
- Share historical facts, cultural insights, and engaging stories about the **Titanic Cemetery, Citadel Hill, Public Gardens, and Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse**.
- Interact with guests through clear public speaking, humor, and active listening.
- Answer guest questions and provide additional recommendations when requested.
- Maintain professionalism and a welcoming attitude at all times.
- Manage tour schedules efficiently, balancing storytelling with photo stops and free time.
- Support fellow team members and drivers to ensure smooth operations.
- Collect guest feedback to continuously improve the quality of tours.
**Qualifications**
- Strong **public speaking skills** with the ability to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
- Excellent **customer service skills** to ensure guests feel valued and cared for.
- Strong **time management** and organizational abilities.
- Confident and approachable personality with natural **leadership qualities**.
- Exceptional verbal communication; written communication skills are an asset.
- Prior experience in tourism, education, hospitality, or performing arts is a plus.
- Knowledge of Halifax and Nova Scotia history, or a willingness to learn quickly.
- Multilingual or bilingual abilities (especially French, German, Spanish, or Punjabi) are highly desirable.
**Why Join Us?**
- Work with an energetic, guest-focused team in the heart of Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.
- Opportunity to meet people from around the world and showcase Halifax & Peggy’s Cove.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for **tips and bonuses**.
- Training and tour scripts provided to help you succeed.
- Flexible, seasonal work (peak May-October).
✨ _Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors as we showcase the beauty, charm, and history of Halifax and Peggy’s Cove_
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
**Benefits**:
- Company car
Licence/Certification:
- Class 4 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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