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Tour Guide

Employer

Banff Scenic Tours Ltd.

Date Posted

May 25, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $250.00 to $500.00 daily (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 to 44 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Jun 15, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Banff Scenic Tours Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

  • Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
  • Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
  • Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
  • Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments

Type of guide

Driver-guide, local

Tours focus

  • Sightseeing
  • Bus tours

Number of tours guided

1 - 4 tours

Geographical areas of specialization

Canada

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Flexible hours
  • Morning
  • On call
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime required

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for mature workers

  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
  • Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Tour Guide is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Tour Guides
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to sightseers to answer questions; may sell souvenirs

METHODICAL

Interest in copying information to describe points of interest, supply information and provide historical and cultural facts related to the site

directive

Interest in making transportation and other arrangements

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Interest Codes

Travel Guides
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to sightseers when visiting and describing points of interest

METHODICAL

Interest in copying information to confirm reservations for transportation and accommodations, and to meet prepared itineraries

directive

Interest in planning and carrying out recreational activities; and in resolving problems with itineraries, service and accommodations

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Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

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Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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