Shuttle Driver

Big Bus Westcoast Sightseeing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Big Bus Westcoast Sightseeing as a Shuttle Driver and play a crucial role in guest services and tour logistics. You'll drive minibuses, greet guests, and assist in providing remarkable experiences in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler. This role offers seasonal full-time or part-time hours with competitive pay and numerous perks.

Benefits

Paid training

Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

Company social events

Free parking

Discounts for attractions

Qualifications

• Valid BC Class 1 or 2 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• At least 3 years of driving experience in Vancouver.
• Knowledge of Vancouver's downtown core and hotel locations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a minibus and assist guests with pickups/drop-offs.
• Collaborate with Driver Guides and Operations team.
• Manage daily surprises and adapt to schedule changes.

Skills

Driving

Guest Service

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Organization

Communication

Education

BC Class 1 or 2 Driver's License

Job description

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Shuttle Driver

Start Date : Immediately

Work Hours : Seasonal Full-time or Part-time roles available

Location : Burnaby BC

Wage : $24 / hr Extended Health Benefits (Company pays while working full time if you opt in)

Approx. shift times : AM Shuttle : 0645 - 1245 and PM Shuttle : 1545 - 2230

An integral part of our guest service and tour logistics is our ShuttleDriver role. You will drive a minibus working closely with our Driver Guides assistingwith picking up or dropping off guests at their hotel for our various toursalong with other odd jobs to support the operations.

A Pickup Shuttle shift usually startsearly in the morning. It begins by pre-tripping your vehicle for the day then determiningyour hotel pick up route working closely with our Operations team. Arriving at each hotel guests will be met withyour friendly greeting and warm manner. After gathering guests from varioushotels you will meet up with the Driver Guide to transfer guests to theircoach before beginning pickups for our next tour departure. An evening Drop Off shuttle shift works muchthe same except you drop guests off back at their hotel after their wonderful dayon tour!

Asa Shuttle Driver youll need to be prepared for the little surprises that willpop up daily. Missing guests! Perhaps a vehicle rescue! Last-minute drives toWhistler! You are our eyes and ears out on the road and must be flexible forlast-minute changes and requests.

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU :

• You possess a Valid BC Class 1 or 2Drivers License with air brake endorsement with a clean driving abstract
• Youhave at least 3 years of driving experience in Vancouver
• Youhave a good knowledge of Vancouvers downtown core and hotel locations
• You have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule available to work any day of the week and an average shift length of 5-7 hours per day
• You possess a personable guest first attitude
• You can lift luggage up to 50lbs
• You work well under pressure
• You are organized and extremely detail-oriented
• You have a professional attitude and appearance
• You are a quick learner and hard worker who can meet deadlines
• You can work well both independently with minimum direction andas part of a team
• If you have previous tourism experience its an asset
• You are fluent in English both written and oral
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US :

• Paid training
• The little things like free coffee tea and hotchocolate (available in-office)
• Company social events (BBQs Summer and Christmas Staff events)
• Central Burnaby office with free parking and access to transit routes
• Internal and external recognition programs for fun awards and prizeopportunities
• Free admission & discounts for you and a guest to 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass
• Invitations to VIP tourism industry events networking opportunities and familiarization tours
• Referral program get your rockstarprofessional colleagues to join our team

Everything we do at Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is for a common purpose : Sharing Remarkable Experiences Together. We have been introducing the world to Vancouver Victoria and Whistler for over 40 years on our sightseeing tours and we cant wait to share these experiences with you. We attribute much of our success to our passion for Vancouver and the strength of our team. Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing is the #1 Top Nominated Company at the Vancouver Tourism Awards for two years in a row in 2023 and 2024! This rise to the top is a testament to BBTV / WCS unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional efforts of our team who consistently go above and beyond to provide unparalleled tour experiences for our guests.

BBTV / WCS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of equity diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that welcomes respects and values diverse backgrounds viewpoints and abilities regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability. BBTV / WCS recruits hires trains compensates and promotes people of all races ethnicities religions genders sexes abilities and ages.

Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the xmkym (Musqueam) Swxw7mesh (Squamish) and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on which our offices are located.

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Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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