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

Shifts vary from 7.5-hour to 16-hour, 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. Potential earnings $25-26 per hour or more, plus gratuities, service incentives, and 4% vacation pay.

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

We operate Vancouver’s Double Decker Hop‑On Hop‑Off tours, as well as guided tours to Downtown Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, and the North Shore.

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.

• Driving a 20‑54 passenger coach bus safely to Vancouver, North Shore, Victoria, Squamish and Whistler.
• Providing clear, live, engaging commentary in English while driving safely.
• Picking up and dropping off guests from their hotel and ensuring guests are on the passenger manifest.
• Ensuring proper guest count at the beginning, during, and end of the tour.
• Filling out attraction vouchers 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 the 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 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.

• Excellent communication skills and comfortable speaking while driving.
• Valid BC commercial driver’s licence:
  Class 1 or Class 2 with air‑brake endorsement; clean driver abstract.
• At least 3 years of driving experience in Vancouver.
• Confidence driving a bus in downtown Vancouver and familiar with the streets.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Prior tour‑guiding experience is an asset.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule; available to work any day of the week, with shift lengths of 8‑16 hours.
• Availability to work a full‑time schedule over the peak summer touring months.
• Working knowledge of standard radio 10‑codes.
• Previous experience in a guest service role.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Can lift luggage up to 50 lbs.
• Organised and quick learner.
• Can work independently with minimum direction and as part of a team.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written; ability to speak a second language a bonus.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Class 4 unrestricted licence and interest in obtaining a Class 2 licence with air‑brakes; training and licensing costs covered for the right candidate.

• Free admission and discounts to over 90 attractions through the Tourism Privilege Pass.
• Central Burnaby office near transit; free on‑site parking.
• Paid training.
• Monetary incentives for guest reviews and safety.
• Referral program reward for bringing in professionals.
• Recognition programs for awards and prizes.
• Familiarisation tours and a plus one.
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water available in‑office.
• Respectful and safe work environment.