Experienced Class 2 Driver Guide
Experienced Class 2 Driver Guide
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Job Description
What will be your daily pursuit
As a Driver Guide you will contribute to making the Columbia Icefield Adventure and Columbia Icefield Skywalk experiences as memorable entertaining and informative as possible for guests visiting from around the globe. A Driver Guide is responsible for safely operating various types of coach buses and unique Ice Explorer vehicles while delivering highquality interpretive tour content in a professional and interactive manner meeting the service goals and expectations of Pursuit.
What will your compensation be
The starting salary for this position is $24.50.
When does this adventure begin
This job is posted as part of our seasonal hiring for Spring/Summer 2025.
What perks can you expect
- $19.00 per day housing and meals (based on double occupancy)
- Refer a friend to the team and earn a $250 referral bonus!
- Join an inclusive global team and make lifelong connections.
- Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50 off for friends.
- Get discounts on hotel stays dining and retail.
- Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources.
What will you do in this job
- Providing guests with a highquality tour experience while driving and giving commentary.
- Coordinating guests and tour groups on/off Coaches and/or Ice Explorers
- Mechanical pretrip/posttrip of assigned Coach or Ice Explorer
- Responsible for the safe and proper operation/care and upkeep of your daily assigned Coach/Ice explorer throughout the operating day including
- Daily servicing/cleaning of the interior/exterior of assigned Coach or Ice Explorer and assisting as required for exterior cleaning
- Ensuring all windows are kept clear and clean throughout the operating day
- Avoiding both physical and mechanical damage to the equipment
- Ensuring passengers are not in areas where vehicles are moving and properly seated during the tour
- Responsible for safely loading and unloading passengers on your coach being at the coach entrance at all times when passengers are loading/unloading
- Rotating cleaning schedule of the Transfer Bay areas including washroom area and garbage clean up;
- Supporting Colleagues and Loading Staff with additional interpretive information managing tour groups tour departures and arrivals loading and unloading of Coaches and Ice Explorers
- Communicate with coworkers and management forwarding observations and comments in a timely fashion
- Uphold the high standard of environmental stewardship expected for all employees
- Other duties as assigned
What skills and experience do you need for this job
- Class 2 License with (air brake) Q endorsement Required (References Required)
- Past Experience driving a coach bus required
- Organization and time management skills are a must but a passion for making a difference for each guest and employee is the most important aspect of this position!
- Dedication to operating in a safe reliable and courteous manner during the Class 2 licensing process and at all times while working as a driver. Driving responsibly above all else and adapting the driving to road and weather conditions.
- Guest serviceoriented mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences
- Ability to think on the fly and outside the box to solve problems with a positive attitude
- Second language an asset
- Fluent and articulate in English able to communicate and comprehend over twoway radio required;
- Must be capable of manual duties (bend stoop squat and stretch) required
- Must enjoy working outdoors even in challenging mountain weather conditions
- Ability to think outside the box with a positive attitude and problemsolving skills
- A fantastic sense of humor as well as a friendly mature energetic personality
- Commitment to become an interpretive expert and ambassador through the completion of a weeklong interpretive training program (provided upon starting employment)
- Mature energetic dependable and selfmotivated
- Enjoy working with a team in a busy fastpaced environment
- Must enjoy working outdoors even in challenging mountain weather conditions
- Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods in an outdoor environment. Be prepared for all types of weather (Snow Rain Wind Hail) at all times. The weather changes quickly at the Columbia Icefield.
- Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
- To honour our commitment to be Always Honest all employees must consent to a criminal record check
- Standard FirstAid or higher an asset
What will your work environment be like
- Beautiful.Youllbeworkingintheiconicunforgettableand inspiring location.Regardless of what your role is with usyoullreally get the chance to explore andsee amazing scenery and wildlifewithin the Canadian Rockies.
- Fun.Youllbe meeting team members from across the globe and get toparticipatein tons of team events.
- Independent.Youllspend your days in and aroundour amazing properties.
- Remote. Our home is filled with trees lakes and bluebird skies; rather than buildings freeways and smog.
- Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking stair climbing bending reaching lifting (up to 50 pounds withassistance as
We work as a team and believe that we succeed together these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.
EEO
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race colour age religion gender sexual orientation disability veteran status and other protected characteristics.
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team!
We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equitydeserving groups. If you are unable to complete the application process online or if you require accommodation related to a protected ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act during the application or hiring process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at or drop in to one of our offices to hand in a resume if you do not have access to a computer.We thank all candidates for their interest; however please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
