Drivers

Burnaby, BC Seasonal
We are hiring fully licensed Class 1 and 2 Drivers to lead our sightseeing tours this summer!

Joining us fully licensed, you receive a $750 completion bonus (conditions apply)

HIRING HOP-ON HOP-OFF DRIVERS & GUIDED TOUR DRIVERS (year-round or seasonal, full-time or part-time roles available) 

We are hiring all kinds of professional Drivers and Guides. Do you love public speaking, enjoy being an independent leader in your work, and going out of your way to make someone's day?  You’ll fit in great on our Guided Tours Driver team.  Are you a people person, though maybe less outgoing, but have strong interpersonal skills?  That’s wonderful too, as we have a role for you on our Hop-On Hop-Off or Shuttle driving team. Wherever your fit on our operations team, you will be genuinely passionate about sharing your knowledge of Vancouver with visitors from around the world, while skillfully driving throughout the city.  And you can’t beat our office views of beautiful Vancouver from your driver’s seat!


HOP-ON HOP-OFF DRIVER

Start Date: Immediately

Location: 2350 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC

Wage: $21/hr with Class 1 or 2 with Air Brakes PLUS add in accumulation of holiday pay, daily overtime, pooled commission. Your hourly wage works out to be $24-$25 per hour. 

+ Extended Health benefits   (Company pays ½ while working full time if you opt in)

+ this role also earns gratuities

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:

Driving a tour bus on a fixed, scheduled route around Downtown Vancouver in a safe manner

Driving safely and efficiently to keep on schedule to posted route timing

Providing exceptional service to our guests

Performing daily pre and post-trip inspections

Promoting partner attractions and online reviews

Effective and professional communication over radio/phone 

Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing traffic patterns, street closures or detours

Accurately perform credit transactions using point of sale terminals

Professionally handle guest queries and concerns

Available to work a full-time schedule over the peak summer touring months

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU:

You have a friendly + outgoing personality with a guest first focus

You possess a valid BC Class 1 OR Class 2 Licence with air brake endorsement, with clean driver abstract

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 10-11 hours per day

You have previous experience working in a customer service role 

You have the ability to 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.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

You can work 8-10 months a year with excellent earning potential taking winter months off 

• A central Burnaby office near Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station + free on-site parking

• You come home every night; we are a local tour company, operating within 160 KM.

• Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass

• Referral program reward – get your rockstar professional colleagues to join our team

Internal and external recognition programs for fun awards and prize opportunities

The little things like free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water (available in-office)


GUIDED TOUR DRIVER

Start Date: Immediately 

Location: 2350 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC

Wages: $21.00/hr with Class 1 or 2 with Air Brakes PLUS this role pays daily overtime. Your hourly wage works out to be $24-$25 per hour.

+ Extended Health benefits   (Company pays ½ while working full time if you opt in)

+ this role also earns gratuities averaging $7-10/hr ($50-300/day) 

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:

• Being responsible for conducting safe, orderly, and fun sightseeing tours, driving 20+ guests on tours to Vancouver, North Shore, Victoria, Squamish & Whistler

• Providing clear live tour narration in English while driving

• Efficiently keeping the tour on-time and schedule, while providing a five-star guest experience

• Performing daily pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring bus cleanliness

• Being warm, friendly, and welcoming to all guests and team members 

• Promoting partner attractions and online reviews

• Professionally handle guest queries and concerns

• Complete all passenger paperwork for entry into ferries and into attractions

• Effective and professional communication over radio/phone 

• Available to work a full or part time schedule over the summer touring months

WHAT WE WILL LIKE ABOUT YOU:

• You possess a valid BC Class 1 OR Class 2 Licence with air brake endorsement, with clean driver abstract

• You have a friendly + outgoing personality with a guest first focus

• You have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule, available to work any day of the week, and an average shift length of 10-11 hours per day

• You have previous experience working in a customer service or hospitality role 

• You have the ability to work well both independently with minimum direction, and as part of a team 

• You possess a professional attitude and appearance

• You have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills 

• You possess problem solving, attention to detail, and time management skills 

• In-depth Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria knowledge is an asset

• You have the ability to lift luggage up to 50lbs 

• You are fluent in English, written and oral. Ability to speak a second language is an asset 

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

• Our Guided Tour Drivers make an average of  $7-10/hr in gratuities ($50-300/day) 

• You can work 5-8 months a year with excellent earning potential taking winter months off 

• A central Burnaby office near Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station + free on-site parking

• You come home every night; we are a local tour company, operating within 160 KM.

• Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass

• Referral program reward – get your rockstar professional colleagues to join our team

• Internal and external recognition programs for fun awards and prize opportunities

• The little things like free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water (available in-office)


Please include a Cover Letter when submitting your Resume. 

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