Tour Guide

About the Position

Ambassatours Gray Line is one of Canada's premier sightseeing tour companies. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company has operated land and water tours for over 30 years in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

As an elite Gray Line provider, Ambassatours creates and delivers memorable, world caliber traveler experiences in its many destinations.

Work Hours:

• seasonal position from approximately April to November
• may include possible travel
• irregular work schedules that take place over 7 days per week
  

Reporting to the Director Shore Experience, Tour Guide & Development Manager, & Assistant Manager Cruise Operations the incumbent will be responsible for:

• following a pre-determined schedule outlined by the cruise company
• collecting and accounting for all tickets
• accounting for, and is responsible for, every passenger while in their charge
• planning and organizing routes and stops in an allotted timeframe
• playing the role of a cultural ambassador
• delivering factual commentary and interesting tidbits of information
• providing guidance and taking control of a group while in their careworking well with local tourism suppliers and other staff

All applications must be submitted using the link below:

https://jobs.careerbeacon.com/apply/1864856?utm_source=sharepage-jobboards&utm_campaign=refer&utm_medium=in-app

Qualifications

• high-school diploma or the equivalent
• willingness to participate in and receive, on-the-job training
• pass both a written and verbal exam covering factual knowledge of specific locations and city history 

Skills Required:

• professional manner and appearance
• effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• strong performance in custodial abilities
• ability to work well under pressure, and follow assignments
• enthusiasm and desire to sell Atlantic Canada as a travel destination
• excellent organizational skills
• flexibility to work shifts including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• ability to communicate in either German, French, Spanish an asset
• strong observation skills, attention to detail, cleanliness & aesthetics of working space
• friendly, customer-focused personality

About the Company

Ambassatours Gray Line
3790 Mackintosh Street
Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia B3K 5A6

Company Contact

Kadian Morris
kadian@uptreehr.ca
Preferred Contact: Via link in Job Description section

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume