tour guide

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Mandarin. Work site environment: Outdoors. Tasks: Deliver commentaries . Develop commentaries . Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle. Collect administration or entrance fees. Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information. Resolve itinerary and other problems. Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and/or transportation. Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors. Attend to international border crossings. Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups. Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information. Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments. Type of guide: Step-on local guide. Driver-guide, local. Walking tour guide. Tours focus: Historical sites. Sightseeing. Bus tours. Walking tours. Type of experience: Tour and charter bus driver. Geographical areas of specialization: Canada. United States. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Experience: Experience an asset. Workplace information: On the road job. Other benefits: Other benefits.