Location: Vancouver (in-person)
Employment Type: Part-time, On-Call
Term: Seasonal (contract renews every season)
Compensation: $23-31/hour based on experience
Reporting to: Operations Manager & Fleet Supervisor
Are you passionate about Canada’s 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! This is not just a job – it’s 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 You’ll Be Doing:
As a Tour Bus Driver, you’ll be the heart and soul of our tours, bringing Canada’s 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 Canada’s culture, history, and landscapes.
- Build connections and lifelong memories with travelers from across the globe.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Adventure-packed: Spend your days out in nature, exploring Canada’s 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 Part-time positions, so you can balance adventure with other commitments. This could evolve into a Full time seasonal position.
- 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 Driver’s 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 We’re 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:
- Drivers & Driver Guides: $24-31/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.
- Drivers abstract is a must
- No phone calls or email 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:
- Teamwork is Dreamwork!
- Go the Extra Mile!
- Have Fun Doing It!
- Be Good, Do Good!
- Explore with Confidence!
Ready to Start Your Adventure?
If you’re looking for a job that’s 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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on which our offices are located.