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Tour Guide
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September 17, 2024
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Toonie Tours
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*Spanish & English Tour Guide - Walking tours and scooter tours*
*Company Overview*
Toonie Tours is a vibrant, customer-focused tour company that connects visitors to Canada through engaging tours and experiences. Founded in 2018 by three close friends, Toonie Tours has earned a 5-star rating by prioritizing customer satisfaction and delivering authentic, down-to-earth tours. We currently operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Toronto.
*Job Description*
Toonie Tours is seeking enthusiastic Walking and Scooter Tour Guides to join our team and showcase their local communities. We are looking for candidates available to work both weekdays and weekends. Your main responsibility will be to lead groups of 10-25+ customers on highly entertaining and informative tours of your area.
Toonie Tours utilizes a performance-based compensation model to reward Guides who host amazing tours. Applicants who love Canada, its rich history, and their communities will do well with Toonie Tours.
*Language Preference*
While fluency in English is required, we highly value guides who can also speak Spanish, French, and German. However, if you only speak English, don't hesitate to apply-- your application is still welcome!
*Position Type*
This is a freelance, contractor position. Shifts are available 7 days a week. Candidates will be required to invoice Toonie Tours for the tours they guide. Experience as a freelancer/contractor is an asset.
*Roles & Responsibilities*
* *Creative* - Learn, research, design, and personalize tours to offer an authentic experience.
* *Leadership* - Meet, welcome, and lead tours groups of 10-25+ guests.
* *Customer Service* - Provide local recommendations and tips for out-of-town travelers and those less familiar with your community.
* *Community Representation* - Act as the local Toonie Tours expert, embodying the spirit of your community and representing both Toonie Tours and tour guides in general.
* *Adaptability* - Lead tours outdoors in varying weather conditions.
*Key Attributes*
* *Communicative & Social* ? Strong verbal communication skills, personable, approachable, and able to present confidently. We seek fluent English-speaking Tour Leaders and encourage additional language skills, especially *Spanish*.
* *Entertaining & Positive* ? Exception storytelling skills, able to capture the group's attention, and has a great sense of humor.
* *Self-driven / High Performer* ? Thrives in a performance-based compensation model, consistently earning 5-star reviews.
* *Flexible & Confident* ? Adapts well to changing circumstances and group needs in a dynamic outdoor environment.
* *Punctual* ? Arrives early for every tour, without fail.
* *Physically fit* - Can manage 5 km of walking in 2.5 hours while speaking and presenting.
* *Legally authorized to work in Canada*
* *Ability to ride an e-scooter is an asset*
*Job Types:*
Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal, Freelance
Contract Length: 6 months with opportunities for full-time employment.
Pay: $18.00-$40.00 per hour
*Benefits:*
* Company events
* Flexible schedule
* Profit sharing
*Schedule:*
* Every Weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
*Supplemental pay types:*
* Bonus pay
* Commission pay
* Tips
*Expected Hours:*
20-50 per week
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00-$36.31 per hour
Expected hours: 20 ? 50 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
Application question(s):
* What excites you about being a tour guide?
* Describe your community to us, what does it mean to you? What is your favorite thing about it?
* Have you taken a Free Walking Tour before? Have you ever guided one before?
* How long have you lived in Toronto?
* Are you comfortable asking for tips and upselling?
Work Location: In person
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LocationToronto, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$18.00 to $36.31HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Seasonal employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9448620653
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