Wine Tour Guide - Kelowna Based II - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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HOW TO APPLYCraft a Personal Value Proposition*, Cover Letter, or even a Biography that details why you feel youre an ideal candidate. Explain why you think you’d make a renowned 5-star tour guide. Remember, you don’t need tour guide experience, wine knowledge, or a Class 4 Unrestricted licence to be considered the right person. The right person has more to do with character traits and innate capabilities than with specific knowledge, background, or skills.What have you accomplished you’re exceptionally proud of Or, what makes other people proud of you Although conveying your pride, self-respect, self-esteem, honor, privilege, and dignity is somewhat of an art, nevertheless, we need a fascinating reason to consider hiring you. What sets you apart from the crowd What do other people say about youMake it clear which city you prefer to work from. Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, or Osoyoos/OliverMake it clear if you prefer being a wine tour guide only, or if you’re interested in being a shuttle driver too.Send your letter to Allen and the hiring team Attach a resume if you have one and a driver’s abstract.* “A personal value proposition” = https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/personal-value-propositionWINE TOUR GUIDENO TOUR GUIDE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.EXCELLENT FOR RETIRED PEOPLE.HAVE A LOT OF FUN, PLUS EARN A GENEROUS INCOMEPart-Time, On-Call, Flexible Schedule for work-life balance. Golf when you want. Guide when you want.THE LEGENDARY REPUTATIONFounded in 2016, Cheers! Okanagan Tours quickly vaulted from 124th place to first place on TripAdvisor®, and today we’re RANKED TOP 10% WORLDWIDE.Come and see for yourself what it’s like to work with a top-ranked tour company. There’s a difference!TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TOUR GUIDES AT CHEERS OKANAGAN TOURSAre you witty, charming, sociable, and selfless How about articulate, courteous, and charismatic Are you a “people-person” Do you like to have a lot of fun Maybe you’re tired of being RETIRED Are you a non-smoker Are you well-groomed and have fresh breathPeople say you’re fun and interesting. Some would also say, caring, reliable, genuine, and principled. Your natural wit and humor are appreciated by others – not just yourself!! : )You appreciate being: celebrated, heard, provided feedback on performance, given opportunities to learn new skills, given autonomy, and informed on the direction and strategy of the company.You have excellent driving habits and a near-perfect driving record. (Driving vehicles, not golf balls silly : )If I’ve described you – you are in for the time of your life! As tour guides, we have way too much fun and zero drama – except for sharing our wittiness and storytelling.Successful applicants will be required to acquire their BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s Licence and be able to prove they can have fun – all day long. Class 1 and 2 Driver’s Licences are also acceptable.Daily physical requirements of this position include excessive smiling and laughing, excessive smiling and laughing, excessive smiling and laughing, did I say excessive smiling and laughingOther daily requirements of this position include lifting up to 40 lbs., repeated driving, standing, walking, talking, ascending or descending stairs and ramps along with intermittent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sweeping, and disposing of trash. Not unlike cleaning out the garage or a round of Texas Scramble.IN ADDITION TO WINE TOURS, VARIED OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: · Shuttle driving for weddings· DIYs (vehicle & driver for self-guided winery transportation)· Golf transportation· Dinner transportation· Corporate transportation· Sports teams’ transportation· Airport transportation· Plus there’s Vehicle Detailing, Business Development, and Administration if you prefer.OUR MISSIONOur mission is to deliver “once-in-a-lifetime” class of experiences that strongly affect people with surprise, wonder, and delight. To amaze and overwhelm guests with joy while delivering uncommon, unusual, and exceptional service.Ultimately, our desire is to become the most-recognized (legendary) tour and transportation brand, an employee-partner sanctioned top-rated employer, and the best-managed company in the Okanagan.We’re aspiring to build the most celebrated team of customer-focused professionals in the industry. An unstoppable force. Personally engaging, knowledgeable, professional raconteurs and true service aficionados who share colourful local history and interesting information. I.e. why Kal Lake’s colour ranges from cyan to indigo, about grape farming, wine, and the wine industry, extinct volcanoes, “The Ditch”, the price of real estate, Area 27, and local legends – not just your golf handicap! : )Cheers! delivers unmatched tour and transportation experiences throughout Southern British Columbia.· 4 Different Tiers of Wine Tours· Airport Shuttles· Wedding, Golf, Dinner, and Party Transportation· Winter Shuttles to 51 Cat-Skiing, Heli-Skiing, and Resort Skiing DestinationsCheers! is a LEGITIMATE tour and transportation operator. We are EI, CRA, and Employment Standards Compliant, WorkSafeBC Insured, CGL Insured, ICBC Commercial Fleet Insured, BC Passenger Transportation Licenced for passenger-directed stops, National Safety Code, and Transport Canada Certified. (Be wary of unscrupulous operators illegally suggesting you’re a contractor, not an employee)Demonstrating unparalleled growth for over six years, we’re constantly evolving, introducing innovative experiences and services, creating fresh opportunities for employee-partners’ advancement, scaling into new communities, generating economic development, growing our brand, all-the-while bringing our love, philanthropy, and community-mindedness into every Okanagan community we serve. Mamas for Mamas, Freedom’s Door, Dreams Take Flight, and Cops for Kids are just a few of our favorite charities.We are wholly dependent on our customers. We believe our guests are not dependent on us, we are dependent on them. We are not doing them a favor by serving them, they are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.Obsessed with achieving solid relationships across the board, we believe listening to, respecting and earning the privilege of our guests’, tourism partners’, employee-partners’, and neighbours’ trust is critical.COMPENSATIONIn 2021, the recorded average compensation equaled $41 per hour. Our tour guide compensation package begins with a simple $16 an hour wage coupled with guaranteed gratuities, as well as various commissions, spiffs, and performance bonuses.Not reflected are uncalculated additional gifts and gratuities at our guests’ discretion.WHY SHOULD YOU GUIDE FOR OUR TOUR COMPANYWe believe whoever you choose to work with, you deserve the best. Most importantly, you deserve personal fulfillment.We’re looking for exceptional people, the right people, people who are self-motivated by the inner drive to produce the best results, people who want to be a part of building something great.In our opinion the old adage, “People are your most important asset” is wrong. People are NOT our most important asset. The right people are. The right person has more to do with character traits and innate capabilities than with specific knowledge, background, or skills. We believe that when you have disciplined people, you don’t need hierarchy. When you have disciplined thought, you don’t need bureaucracy.“(Great companies) don’t hire skilled people and motivate them, they hire motivated people and inspire them.” Simon Sinek (parenthesis and underline added for emphasis)You should guide for our tour company if you like to have fun, enjoy life, be an Okanagan ambassador, not be micromanaged or tolerate unnecessary foolishness and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people.Our typical customers are on vacation wine touring, golfing, skiing, celebrating life events, getting to and from the airport, and here to enjoy the time of their lives.Tour guides are often the only authentic interaction a traveler has with a local.ABOUT YOUAs far back as you can remember you have demonstrated an obsession with delivering absolutely exceptional customer service and hospitality. “Above-and-beyond” is intrinsically in your DNA. You can hardly help yourself from helping people. To you, being authentic and caring is simply your normal.You have been dedicated to making everything you touched the best it could possibly be. Your moral code requires building excellence for its own sake. Your work ethic is exemplary! You’ve been complimented, commended, and cheered! You may still have the testimonials, trophies, or plaques.You’re likely a strong leader in your own right. You’re not afraid to contribute, even debate or argue. At the end of the day, your highest priority is the common good of the organization, not your own interests.If you’re convinced you have most of what it takes, we’d appreciate the privilege of hearing from you.HOW TO APPLYCraft a Personal Value Proposition*, Cover Letter, or even a Biography that details why you feel youre an ideal candidate. Explain why you think you’d make a renowned 5-star tour guide. Remember, you don’t need tour guide experience, wine knowledge, or a Class 4 Unrestricted licence to be considered the right person. The right person has more to do with character traits and innate capabilities than with specific knowledge, background, or skills.What have you accomplished you’re exceptionally proud of Or, what makes other people proud of you Although conveying your pride, self-respect, self-esteem, honor, privilege, and dignity is somewhat of an art, nevertheless, we need a fascinating reason to consider hiring you. What sets you apart from the crowd What do other people say about youMake it clear which city you prefer to work from. Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, or Osoyoos/OliverMake it clear if you prefer being a wine tour guide only, or if you’re interested in being a shuttle driver too.Send your letter to Allen and the hiring teamAttach a resume if you have one and a driver’s abstract.* “A personal value proposition” = https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/personal-value-propositionJob Types: Part-time, CasualPart-time hours: 20 per weekSalary: $33.00-$42.00 per hourAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Have you read and followed the instructions on how to apply

Experience:

• Customer Service: 10 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)

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