Tour guide
Arctic Range Adventure Ltd. based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Tour guide. Arctic Range Adventure Ltd. offers unforgettable experiences for travelers seeking to explore the pristine beauty of the North. With expert guides and a commitment to safety and sustainability, the company ensures that guests have a memorable and immersive journey into the wilderness. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Arctic Range Adventure Ltd.
Position: Tour guide
No of Vacancies: 7
Salary: $20.50 hourly 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: 208A Strickland Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J8
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Valid driver’s licence, willing to travel, willing to travel cross-border, willing to travel for extended periods, willing to travel overnight, and willing to travel regularly
Work setting: Urban area, Rural area
Type of guide: Tour Director, escorted group travel guide, escorted individual travel guide, step-on local guide, meet and greet local guide, on-site local guide, driver-guide (local), and walking tour guide
Tours focus: Historical sites, sightseeing, bus tours, and walking tours
Number of tours guided: 10 tours and +
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Asset languages: Japanese, Spanish
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Geographical areas of specialization: Canada
Credentials: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
Security and safety: Driver’s validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and capable of working under pressure
- The candidates should be adept at meeting tight deadlines and prepared for physically demanding work
- The candidates should have attention to detail and be able to handle a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, including bending, crouching, and kneeling as needed
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate a strong client focus and exhibit dependability
- The candidates should possess efficient interpersonal skills and have excellent oral and written communication
- The candidates should display flexibility, show initiative, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate reliability while being organized team players
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 drive sightseeing or tour vehicles, confirm transportation and accommodation reservations, and collect administration or entrance fees
- The candidates should be able to coordinate recreation activities, describe points of interest, answer questions, supply information, and resolve itinerary and other problems
- The candidates should be able to ensure and monitor luggage transfers, assist clients with check-in procedures, develop and deliver commentaries, and utilize communication devices to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
Benefits:
- The candidates will get dental plan, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits, and gratuities
- The candidates will get group insurance benefits, learning/training paid by employer, team building opportunities, travel insurance, and wellness program
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, and cover letter) through the below-mentioned details
By email
jobs@arcticrange.com
By mail
208A Strickland Street
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 2J8
Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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!