Tour Guide

Employer

Jasper Planetarium

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Deliver commentaries
• Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations
• Collect administration or entrance fees
• Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
• Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
• Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups
• Sell souvenirs
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

Type of guide

• Tour Director
• On-site local guide
• Walking tour guide

Tours focus

• Sightseeing
• Walking tours

Number of tours guided

1 - 4 tours

Geographical areas of specialization

Canada

Area of specialization

Photography

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Night
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)