Tour Guide, Yellowknife, NT (LMIA)

About the Role

Destination NWT is seeking enthusiastic Tour Guides in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This role involves leading various tours focusing on historical sites, sightseeing, bus tours, and walking tours across Canada. Work environments include outdoors, in/on water, with potential odours, in both urban and remote settings.

Key Responsibilities

As a Tour Guide, you will drive sightseeing vehicles, confirm transportation and accommodation reservations, and collect fees. You will coordinate recreation activities, describe points of interest, answer questions, and provide information to visitors. Responsibilities also include resolving itinerary problems, monitoring luggage transfers, and assisting clients with check-in procedures. You will utilise communication devices to provide directions, coordinate with local guides, and offer information on customs and currency. Assisting clients with special needs and interpreting language for individuals or small groups are also part of the role.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates are not required to hold a degree, certificate, or diploma, and experience is considered an asset. Proficiency in English or French is required. Desired personal attributes include client focus, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, flexibility, initiative, judgement, organisation, reliability, and being a team player. The role is physically demanding, involving repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, walking, and working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Why this job suits newcomers

This position is LMIA-positive, making it highly relevant for newcomers to Canada seeking a work permit. Destination NWT explicitly states that Canadian work experience is not required, and staff accommodation is available, which significantly aids in settlement.

Compensation & Support

This role offers various employment terms including day, evening, morning, night, shift, weekend, flexible hours, and overtime. Financial benefits include gratuities. Other benefits comprise free parking and team building opportunities. Destination NWT provides significant support for newcomers and refugees, including assistance with social and labour market integration, foreign credential recognition, and mentorship programs that pair newcomers with experienced employees.