tour guide

Select Journey; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary seeks a dedicated individual for a role involving client assistance and guided tours. The successful candidate will coordinate activities, manage reservations, and provide essential information to enhance visitor experiences. Training is provided, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to enter the tourism industry.

Qualifications

• Willing to train new employees.
• Experience in customer service and guiding tours.

Responsibilities

• Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations.
• Conduct guided tours and provide information to visitors.
• Assist clients with check-in procedures.

Skills

Chinese

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train
• Chinese

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations
• Collect administration or entrance fees
• Co-ordinate recreation activities
• Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
• Resolve itinerary and other problems
• Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and / or transportation
• Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
• Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
• Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments

Work conditions and physical capabilities