Tour Guide & Driver - Class 2 Training Provided, Columbia Icefield

Pursuit Collection; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal hospitality role available in Canada, Alberta, where candidates will provide high-quality interpretative tours around the Columbia Icefield. The position requires a dedication to safety, strong organization and time management skills, and a passion for guest service. This full-time position offers $21.50/hour, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and working in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, friendly, and self-motivated, with a commitment to providing memorable experiences.

Benefits

Free access to Pursuit attractions

50% off for friends

Discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail

Access to mental health and wellness resources

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference for each guest and employee.
• Dedication to safety and responsible driving.
• Ability to work in challenging weather conditions.
• Comfortable with manual duties.
• Commitment to training and becoming an interpretive expert.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpretative tours around the Columbia Icefield.
• Coordinate guests on/off Coaches and Ice Explorers.
• Ensure the safe operation and upkeep of assigned vehicles.
• Support colleagues with interpretive information and manage tour groups.

Skills

Organization and time management

Guest service-oriented mindset

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Ability to work outdoors

Maturity and energetic personality

Job description

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world‑class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

This job is posted as part of our seasonal hiring for Spring/Summer, 2026, and will be a full‑time seasonal role.

Role & Responsibilities

• Providing guests with a high‑quality interpretative tour experience around the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier
• Coordinating guests and tour groups on/off Coaches and/or Ice Explorers
• Guest Surveying
• Mechanical pre‑trip/post‑trip of assigned Coach or Ice Explorer
• Responsible for the safe and proper operation/care and upkeep of your daily assigned Coach/Ice explorer throughout the operating day, including
• Daily servicing/cleaning of the interior/exterior of assigned Coach or Ice Explorer and assisting as required for exterior cleaning
• Ensuring all windows are kept clear and clean throughout the operating day
• Avoiding both physical and mechanical damage to the equipment
• Ensuring passengers are not in areas where vehicles are moving and properly seated during the tour
• Responsible for safely loading and unloading passengers on your coach being at the coach entrance at all times when passengers are loading/unloading
• Rotating cleaning schedule of the Transfer Bay area’s, including washroom area and garbage clean up
• Supporting Colleagues and Loading Staff with additional interpretive information, managing tour groups, tour departures and arrivals, loading and unloading of Coaches and Ice Explorers
• Communicate with co‑workers and management, forwarding observations and comments in a timely fashion
• Uphold the high standard of environmental stewardship expected for all employees
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Organization and time management skills are a must, but a passion for making a difference for each guest and employee is the most important aspect of this position!
• Dedication to operating in a safe, reliable and courteous manner during the Class 2 licensing process and at all times while working as a driver. Driving responsibly above all else and adapting the driving to road and weather conditions
• Guest service‑oriented mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences
• Ability to think on the fly and outside the box to solve problems with a positive attitude
• Second language, an asset
• Fluent and articulate in English, able to communicate and comprehend over two‑way radio, required
• Must be capable of manual duties (bend, stoop, squat and stretch), required
• Must enjoy working outdoors, even in challenging mountain weather conditions
• Ability to think outside the box with a positive attitude, and problem‑solving skills
• A fantastic sense of humor as well as a friendly, mature, energetic personality
• Commitment to become an interpretive expert and ambassador through the completion of a week long interpretive training program (provided upon starting employment)
• Mature, energetic, dependable, and self‑motivated, enjoy working with a team in a busy, fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods in an outdoor environment. Be prepared for all types of weather (Snow, Rain, Wind, Hail) at all times. The weather changes quickly at the Columbia Icefield
• Must meet the organization grooming and appearance standards

Compensation

The starting wage for this role is $21.50/hour.

About Us

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences. Our team members are thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, and our collection of hotels, lodges, attractions, transportation, retail, food and beverage, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic destination‑worthy locations across the globe.

Work Environment & Benefits

At Pursuit, our locations are more than a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams, and build lasting friendships. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

PURSUIT PERKS

• Join an inclusive, global team and make lifelong connections
• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.