Tour Manager: Canada Rockies & Maritimes

COLLETTE TRAVEL SERVICE INC; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem

Tour Manager Incentive Plan

Job summary

Collette is seeking experienced Tour Managers to lead tours across Western and Atlantic Canada, including the Rockies and Maritimes, with departures from early September through mid-October 2026. The role is an Independent Contractor position, with potential future opportunities through 2027.

Collette emphasizes the on-the-ground leadership, group engagement, safety, and storytelling to deliver memorable travel experiences, supported by a robust network and incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience leading guided tours for North American and Australian travelers
• Experience leading tours in the Canadian Rockies, the Toronto – Quebec City corridor, and/or the Maritimes
• Fluent in English; French language skills are a bonus if working in Eastern Canada

Responsibilities

• Executing a travel itinerary and making the destination and sights come alive for your group
• Managing logistics and safety while providing a local, cultural, and historical narrative
• Delivering an excellent travel experience for our travelers that meets or exceeds our quality goals
• Assume primary responsibility for travelers’ day-to-day well-being and enjoyment of the tour
• Execute the pre-established travel itinerary and adhere to Collette’s brand standards
• Flexibility to run each tour based on the needs of individual travelers within the agreed group itinerary
• Owning feedback from travelers about their experience and being willing to improve any area through agreed coaching process
• Provide commentary and guidance to enhance the traveler’s experience
• Offer advice on food, shopping, and local activities during free time
• Maintain daily expense accounts, retain receipts, and submit debrief reports and feedback within expected timeframes

Skills

Tour leadership

Canadian Rockies tours

English fluent

French language skills

Job description

Collette is seeking experienced Tour Managers to lead tours across Western and Atlantic Canada, including the Rockies and Maritimes, with departures from early September through mid-October 2026. The role is an Independent Contractor position, with potential future opportunities through 2027.

Collette emphasizes the on-the-ground leadership, group engagement, safety, and storytelling to deliver memorable travel experiences, supported by a robust network and incentive plan.