Driver, Guided Tour

Burnaby - Canada

Hourly Salary: CAD 22 - 26

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Driver Guided Tour

Start Date:Varies between March May 2026

Work Hours: Seasonal with opportunity to be year-round Full-time Part-time roles available

Vary from 7.5-hour to 16-hour shifts starting as early as 6:30am and ending as late as 10:30pm

Location: Central Burnaby yard base driving in Downtown Vancouver

Wages: $22.50-$23.50 per hour daily overtime earning potential is $25-26 per hour or more gratuities service incentives if targets are met 4% vacation pay

Extended health benefits offered for full time employed drivers company pays ½ if you opt in

At Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing we are hiring professional and personable Driver Guides to join our Guided Tour Operations. You will be conducting sightseeing tours while driving 20-54 passenger coach buses. You will be providing engaging live English commentary while showing the beautiful sights of our backyard including Downtown Vancouver the North Shore Squamish Whistler and Victoria. This position is perfect for strong and passionate storytellers who enjoy working independently.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

Driving a 20-54 passenger coach bus safely in and out of town on tours to Vancouver North Shore Victoria Squamish and Whistler
Conducting clear live and engaging commentary in English while driving safely
Picking up and dropping off guests from their hotel and ensuring guests are on passenger manifest
Ensuring proper guest count at beginning during and end of tour
Filling out attraction vouches with correct guest count
Driving safely and efficiently to keep on schedule
Providing exceptional service for our guests
Performing daily pre- and post-trip inspections for bus safety compliance and cleanliness
Reporting any defects on Vehicle Defect Card
Communicating effectively and professionally over radio/phone
Coordinating with Dispatch Tour Operations to ensure smooth operations guest safety and satisfaction
Adapting quickly and efficiently to changing traffic patterns street closures or detours
Being flexible with any last-minute changes and requests
Lifting luggage up to 50 lbs
Being warm friendly and welcoming to all guests and team members
Handling guest queries and concerns professionally
Promoting partner attractions and online reviews

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU

You have excellent communication skills and are comfortable in speaking while driving
You possess a valid BC commercial drivers license: Class 1 OR Class 2 License with air brake endorsement with a clean driver abstract
You love driving and have at least 3 years of driving experience in Vancouver
You are confident driving a bus in downtown Vancouver and are familiar with the streets
You have a friendly and outgoing personality
Prior tour guiding experience is an asset
You possess a professional attitude and appearance
You have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule available to work any day of the week and an average shift length of 8-16 hours per day
You are available to work a full-time schedule over the peak summer touring months
You have working knowledge of standard radio 10-codes
You have previous experience working in a guest service role
You work well under pressure
You can lift luggage up to 50 lbs
You are organized and a quick leaner
You can work well both independently with minimum direction and as part of a team
You are fluent in English written and oral. Ability to speak a second language is a bonus.
You are legally entitled to work in Canada
You possess a Class 4 Unrestricted license and are interested in getting a Class 2 License with Air Brakes For the right candidate we will pay for your training and licensing costs.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass
A central Burnaby office near transit access free on-site parking
Paid training
Monetary incentives guest reviews and safety
Referral program reward get your professional colleagues to join our team
Internal and external recognition programs for fun awards and prize opportunities
Familiarization tours on our products and a plus one
The little things like free coffee tea hot chocolate and water (available in-office)
Respectful and safe work environment

Join the team at Big Bus Tours Vancouver Westcoast Sightseeing! We operate Vancouvers Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off tours as well as guided tours to Downtown Vancouver Whistler Victoria and the North Shore.

We have been a Top Nominated Company at the Vancouver Tourism Awards for three years in a row since 2023! The rise to the top is a testament to our teams unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional efforts of our team who consistently go above and beyond to provide unparalleled tour experiences for our guests.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and inclusion. We strive to maintain a workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds identities and abilities.

BBTVWCS respectfully acknowledges that our offices are located on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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