THE GREEN TEAM

Position: Road Ranger – Driver Guide

Closing: Open until filled

Term: Part-Time/Seasonal

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Schedule: Flexible – Depending on tour schedule

How to Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to: graham@discovercanadatours.com. No phone calls please.

What we offer:

• Travel on all of our tours and FAMs with our activity suppliers
• Discounts on personal travel
• Team events and excursions
• Working in a small company that is constantly innovating and evolving
• Multi-national team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Annual training – be constantly learning
• An open, friendly and energetic work environment where every voice is heard

Expectations:

• Professional attitude and appearance
• Excellent organization, time management and communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure
• Be able to respond to changing conditions or unexpected events in a calm manner
• Safe driving skills with an exemplary driving record
• Awareness of safety issues
• Flexibility required for shuttle services and transfers
• Be able to respond to changing conditions or unexpected events in a calm manner
• Commitment to continuous self improvement
• A passion for Canada and our wondrous landscape
• Be Tech Savvy – Knowledge of Social media postings and basic app use
• Knowledge of history and the geography of Western Canada and the N-West US an asset
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset – please indicate on resume
• Additional entertainment skills, for example musical abilities is a big asset, but not required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required
• Previous experience in the capacity of a Tour Driver an asset but not required
• Degree or Diploma in a tourism program is an asset but not necessary
• Class 4 or Class 2 Unrestricted Learner’s or Drivers License (In house Training available)
• Mechanical Skill set is an asset but not required
• First Aid Certificate is required
• Recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (Mandatory)

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Road Rangers (Driver Guides) will be responsible for driving one of our mini-coaches or vans, providing excellent tour commentary and safety, and ultimately ensuring our passengers have the trip of a lifetime. We are looking for people to join our team who possess a great personality, a passion for travel, and a commitment to excellence.

As part of Discover Canada Tours, you will have the opportunity to work in an exciting and fun industry; meet and work with people from all over the world; and gain valuable and fulfilling work experience.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Efficiently maintain prepared tour schedule
• Passionately deliver commentary and stories to passengers throughout the tour
• Observe and follow all by-laws and rules of the road
• Daily guest and vehicle safety inspections and completion of driver & vehicle reports
• Prepare and know your tour schedule as well as road conditions
• Keep an electronic log
• Clean your vehicle after each shift
• Connect with people and maintain relationships
• Record digital and or live footage of your tour as assigned for Marketing purposes
• Communicate with operations how and when you will be returning tour (paperwork/receipts)
• Report any infractions/ accidents/ tickets or defect on vehicles to the Ops Manager ASAP
• Keep track your assigned schedule and possible changes
• Keep track of your expenses and summits receipts at the end of each trip
• Attend staff meetings and social events
• Available on weekdays, weekends and holidays between May and October

Additional Notes:

• Only suitable candidates will be contacted. 
• All potential hires are required to be able to get to departure points on their own. 
• One of our major departure points is Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.

Position: Tour Guide

Closing: Open until filled

Term: Part Time / Seasonal

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Schedule: Flexible – Depending on tour schedule

How to Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to: graham@discovercanadatours.com. No phone calls please.

What we offer:

• Travel on all of our tours and FAMs with our activity suppliers
• Discounts on personal travel
• Team events and excursions
• Working in a small company that is constantly innovating and evolving
• Multi-national team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Annual training – be constantly learning
• An open, friendly and energetic work environment where every voice is heard

Expectations:

• Having a great, fun-loving, personality and a desire to entertain others
• Ability to tell interesting and engaging stories
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable
• Drive to go above and beyond for the client, the company and yourself
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Excellent organization, time management and communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure
• Be able to respond to changing conditions or unexpected events in a calm manner
• Awareness of safety and comfortability issues
• Skill at budgeting time and money
• Excellent knowledge of Canada, especially Western Canada
• Be Tech Savvy – Knowledge of Social media postings and basic app use
• The ability to speak a second language (German/French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/Mandarin) as asset
• Additional entertainment skills, for example musical abilities is a big asset, but not required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required
• Previous experience in the capacity of a Tour Director / Guide and / or ESL teacher is an asset
• Degree or Diploma in a tourism program is an asset but not necessary
• Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s Licence
• First Aid Certificate (Mandatory – to obtain before start date) – Wilderness First Aid a bonus
• Recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (Mandatory)
• For Adventure Guide applicants a Hiking course and Food Safe Certificate is required
• Permitted to work legally in Canada (Mandatory)

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Tour Guides will be responsible for the daily tour operations, providing excellent tour commentary, and ultimately ensuring our passengers have the trip of a lifetime. We are looking for people to join our team who possess a great personality, a passion for travel, and a commitment to excellence.

As part of Discover Canada Tours, you will have the opportunity to work in an exciting and fun industry; meet and work with people from all over the world; and gain valuable and fulfilling work experience.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Efficiently maintain prepared tour schedule
• Passionately deliver commentary and stories to passengers throughout the tour
• Prepare and know your tour schedule
• Connect with people and maintain relationships
• Record digital and or live footage of your tour as assigned for Marketing purposes
• Communicate with operations how and when you will be returning tour (paperwork/receipts)
• Keep track your assigned  schedule and possible changes
• Keep track of your expenses and summits receipts at the end of each trip
• Attend staff meetings and social events
• Available on weekdays, weekends and holidays between May and October

Additional Notes:

• Only suitable candidates will be contacted. 
• All potential hires are required to be able to get to departure points on their own. 
• One of our major departure points is Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.