Drivers – Guided Tour

• Company: Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
• Job Address: 2350 Beta Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 5M8
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: April 1st, 2023
• End Date: October 31st, 2023

THE FINER DETAILS 

Start Date: March – June 2023

Work Hours: Seasonal, Full-time + Part-time roles available

Location: 2350 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC

Wage: $21-22/hr with Class 2 with Air Brakes + Extended Health benefits (Company pays ½ while working full time if you opt in)

Training Wage: $19/hr with Class 5 and GLWCS pays for Class 2 training

Driver Gratuities average $7-10/hr ($40-300/day) 

WE WILL PAY FOR THE COST AND TRAINING TO OBTAIN YOUR CLASS 2 LICENCE!

Do you enjoy talking to people from all over the world, and going out of your way to enhance their day? Do you have strong communication skills, and a passion for showcasing the beautiful province we call home? Do you have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and enjoy being an independent leader in your work?   If yes, our Driver Tour Guide role may be a great fit for you.  Our Driver Tour Guides conduct daily sightseeing tours while driving 20-30 passenger mini coaches, while providing entertaining and informative commentary to our guests.  

NOTE: you must possess a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence, a clean driver’s abstract, and 3 years of driving experience in BC to obtain your commercial driver’s licence.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:

• Being responsible for conducting safe, orderly, and fun sightseeing tours, driving 20 + guests on tours to Vancouver, North Shore, Victoria, Squamish & Whistler

• Providing clear live tour narration in English while driving

• Efficiently keeping the tour on-time and schedule, while providing a five-star guest experience

• Performing daily pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring bus cleanliness

• Being warm, friendly, and welcoming to all guests and team members 

• Promoting partner attractions and online reviews

• Professionally handle guest queries and concerns

• Complete all passenger paperwork for entry into ferries and into attractions

• Effective and professional communication over radio/phone 

• Available to work a full or part time schedule over the summer touring months

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU:

• You have a friendly + outgoing personality with a guest first focus

• You possess a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a minimum 3 years driving experience, and a clean driver’s abstract

• You have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule, available to work any day of the week, and an average shift length of 10-11 hours per day

• You have previous experience working in a customer service or hospitality role 

• You have the ability to work well both independently with minimum direction, and as part of a team 

• You possess a professional attitude and appearance

• You have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills 

• You possess problem solving, attention to detail, and time management skills 

• In-depth Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria knowledge is an asset

• You have the ability to lift luggage up to 50lbs 

• You are fluent in English, written and oral. Ability to speak a second language is an asset 

• You are legally entitled to work in Canada 

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

• We pay for Class 2 licensing training for the right candidate (must commit to working full season & minimum 3 days per week)

• Our Driver Guides make an average of  $7-10/hr ($40-300/day) 

• You can work 5-8 months a year with excellent earning potential taking winter months off 

• A central Burnaby office near Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station + free on-site parking

• You come home every night; we are a local tour company, operating within 160 KM.

• Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass

Please read job description

• Salary/Wage: $21-22/hr

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to https://westcoastsightseeingcareers.easyapply.co/

Post Date: March 2, 2023