Job description Local Tour Guide near Winnipeg (MB)

Find out what work is like for a local tour guide in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Tour and travel guides (NOC 64320).

Tour and travel guides

Description

Tour and travel guides escort individuals and groups on trips, on sightseeing tours of cities and on tours of historical sites and establishments such as famous buildings, manufacturing plants, cathedrals and theme parks. They also provide descriptions and background information on interesting features. They are employed by tour operators, resorts and other establishments or may be self-employed.

Work week duration

Tour and travel guides usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Tour and travel guides have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Tour guides
  • Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments
  • Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
  • Provide historical and cultural facts related to the site
  • May collect admission fees and sell souvenirs.
  • Travel guides
  • Escort individuals and groups on vacation and business trips
  • Ensure that reservations for transportation and accommodations are confirmed and that prepared itineraries are met
  • Visit and describe points of interest and plan and carry out recreational activities
  • Resolve problems with itineraries, service and accommodations.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Handling material manually
  • Keeping or regaining balance
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Other assisting occupations in support of health services are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Marine transportation companies
  • Federal government departments

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Hazardous conditions
  • Outside, under cover
  • In an open vehicle or equipment
  • Extremely bright or inadequate lighting
  • Sound and noise

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Close (at arm’s length)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

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Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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