Tour Guide
About The Position
Toonie Tours is a customer-focused tourism company that provides unforgettable tours and experiences. Since 2018, we have grown into one of Canada's highest-rated walking tour companies by putting guests first and delivering authentic, entertaining experiences led by passionate local guides. We are currently hiring Seasonal Full-Time and Part-Time Walking Tour Guides to join our team in Toronto, ON. As a Walking Tour Guide, you will lead groups of 5–30 guests on engaging walking tours while sharing the history, culture, and hidden gems of your city. You'll create memorable experiences through storytelling, exceptional customer service, and your passion for your local community. This is an employee position offering competitive hourly pay, performance-based earning opportunities, and employee benefits. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is preferred throughout the tourism season. Tours are approximately 3 hours long and typically run at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM. Tours are conducted in Portuguese, English, and/or Spanish.
Requirements
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Friendly, energetic, and approachable personality.
- Excellent storytelling ability with a sense of humor.
- Passion for your community and sharing it with visitors.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Comfortable walking approximately 5 km over a 2–3 hour tour while speaking throughout.
- Adaptable and confident working in changing outdoor conditions.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Additional languages such as German, Italian, French, Russian, or others are considered an asset.
- First Aid Certification is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging and entertaining walking tours for groups of 5–30 guests.
- Learn, research, and confidently present stories about your city's history, culture, and landmarks.
- Welcome guests and provide an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.
- Share recommendations for local restaurants, attractions, events, and activities.
- Promote Toonie Tours experiences and products to enhance each guest's visit.
- Represent Toonie Tours professionally while serving as an ambassador for your community.
- Participate in training sessions, team meetings, and other assigned duties.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Performance-based product commissions
- Monthly team performance bonus opportunities
- Vacation pay in accordance with provincial employment standards
- Health benefits for eligible full-time employees
- Priority scheduling for employee guides
- Ongoing training and opportunities to advance into Lead Guide and specialist roles
- Flexible seasonal scheduling
- Team events, employee discounts, and company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
