Guest Experience Agent

Guest Experience Agent
Job Number # 
28379
Employer 
The Whale Centre
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jan 26, 2024
Apply By 
Feb 14, 2024
Schedule 
Full Time
NOC Code 
6421
Source 
Employer
Details 

Work setting: The Whale Centre - Whale Watching, Bear Watching & Hot Springs Tours (Tofino)

Summary: 

The front desk staff run the daily functions of our office. Duties include selling tours, opening/closing office, checking in guests taking reservations and working effectively with boat guides and other staff members to assure smooth-running tours and departures. The guest experience staff’s focus is selling tours. This person must be dynamic, well-spoken, outgoing, enjoy people, great at sales and enjoy working in a team environment. And like wildlife! 

Duties:

  • Have local knowledge of wildlife
  • Focus is on speaking with all persons walking in to the office, calling the office or emailing the office. 
  • Take guest reservations accurately 
  • Check people in for tours and assist guests with departure and greet them when they return from their tour
  • Communicate with other staff to assure smooth running tours and happy guests. 
  • Assist other staff members when needed
  • Assist with online reservations and email inquiries 
  • Answer questions via the phone 
  • Close and settle payments and cash outs 
  • Walking guests from the office to the dock 

 

Qualifications 
  • Detail oriented 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good customer service 
  • Sales experience 
  • Responsible, mature, safety-conscious 
  • Available weekends, some evenings and holidays 
  • Basic knowledge of marine wildlife 
  • Must be able to multitask in a fast pace environment 

Benefits: 

  • Free tours 
  • Staff discount at SALT

Accommodation available for the right person or couple. 

How to Apply 

 Please email your cover letter and resume (include references) to whales@island.net - attention: Jennifer