Tour Bus Driver
Tour Bus Driver
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15-06-2025
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Job Description
Location: Vancouver (in-person)
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Term: Seasonal (contract renews every season)
Compensation: $22-30/hour
Are you passionate about Canadas breathtaking landscapes vibrant cultures and hidden gems Do you have a knack for storytelling and a love for adventure Discover Canada Tours is calling all enthusiastic energetic and people-loving individuals to join our team as tour bus drivers for Summer 2025! This is not just a job its an experience of a lifetime!
Who We Are:
Discover Canada Tours is a leading adventure and sightseeing travel company in Western Canada known for creating unforgettable experiences for travelers from around the world. From exploring the Rockies to discovering the best spots in Vancouver we turn travel dreams into reality.
What Youll Be Doing:
As a tour bus driver youll be the heart and soul of our tours bringing Canadas beauty to our clients and customers. Every day is different filled with opportunities to:
- Lead groups of diverse travelers on exciting tours through Western Canada from the Rockies to the West Coast.
- Operate a tour bus safely and efficiently following traffic laws and company regulations.
- Drive on pre-determined routes adhering to schedules.
- Handle logistics manage schedules and keep the group on track.
- Maintain a clean and organized bus interior.
- Create a welcoming fun and safe environment for all travelers.
- Share stories fun facts and insights into Canadas culture history and landscapes.
- Build connections and lifelong memories with travelers from across the globe.
Why Youll Love It:
- Adventure-packed: Spend your days out in nature exploring Canadas most iconic sites and hidden gems.
- Great perks: Travel while you work competitive pay and opportunities to earn tips and bonuses.
- Work with a team that feels like family: Join a friendly and supportive community of travel lovers and experts.
- Flexibility: We offer full-time and part-time positions so you can balance adventure with other commitments.
- Professional growth: Gain valuable leadership communication and cultural knowledge that can help you grow in the tourism industry.
Requirements:
- Valid BC Class 4 and/or Class 2 Drivers License(s) (or willing to obtain before the season starts).
- Training provided for the right candidates.
- Ability to work weekends and some evenings.
- Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) we also work with students.
- Occupational First Aid certification including CPR-C (or willing to obtain).
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a bonus.
What Were Looking For:
- Excellent people skills with the ability to connect with travelers from all walks of life.
- Excellent organization time management and communication skills.
- Previous guiding experience is a plus but not required we provide training for the right candidates.
- Ability to respond to changing conditions or unexpected events in a calm manner.
- Knowledge of history and the geography of Western Canada and the Northwest US is an asset.
- Additional entertainment skills (e.g. musical abilities) are a big asset but not required.
Payment Structure:
- Step-on guides: $20-25/hour (most tours are based on a set tour rate).
- Drivers & Driver Guides: $22-30/hour (most tours are based on a set tour rate).
- Training & training tours conducted at minimum wage.
Additional Notes:
- Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
- All potential hires must be able to get to departure points on their own.
- One of our major departure points is Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.
- No phone calls or emails applications please. All applications must go through our company website.
Other Perks & Benefits:
- Commissions and sales incentives.
- Opportunity to join the Tourism Privilege Pass (free admission/discounts to 90 attractions).
- Downtown Vancouver office and bus yard.
- Discounts for family and friends on all of our day and multi-day tours.
- Paid training (free driver training course for the right candidates).
- Staff bonding events.
Our Core Values:
- Live the Adventure!
- Teamwork is Dreamwork!
- Go the Extra Mile!
- Have Fun Doing It!
- Be Good Do Good!
Ready to Start Your Adventure
If youre looking for a job thats more than a job where every day brings new experiences apply now and join us in creating unforgettable memories for travelers exploring the beauty of Canada!
Discover Canada Tours is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications. Decisions are made without regard to race colour national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age genetic information religion disability medical condition pregnancy marital status family status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover Canada Tours respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the xmkym (Musqueam) Swxw7mesh (Squamish) and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on which our offices are located.
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