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The successful applicant will become our summer student for May-August 2019. They will be in charge of greeting guests, giving detailed tours in the centre and outdoor hikes in the Coal Mine Ravine. They will also be given maintenance jobs, sales jobs, and be instructed on how to design and implement programs/exhibits. They will also assist in the Valley View Tea Room upon request, and more.
Applicants must be attending or returning to post-secondary in the fall of 2019.
Type of Tours
- Walking tours
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License
Additional Skills
- Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
Specific Skills
- Sell souvenirs
- Resolve itinerary and other problems
- Describe points of interest
- Coordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups
- Collect administration or entrance fees
- Co-ordinate recreation activities
- Attend to customers' special needs
Tours Focus
- Historical sites
Type of Guide
- Escorted group travel guide
- Escorted individual travel guide
Geographical Areas of Specialization
- Canada
Number of Tours Guided
- 04-Jan