West Canada Bike Tours

for organized bicycle camping tours with German speaking tourists.

Season:
May to September 2012; 5 tours of 20 days.
Route:
Castlegar via abandoned Kettle Valley Railway line to Vancouver (750km) or Calgary via Rocky Mountains and Kettle Valley Railway line to Vancouver.
Groups:
7-16 cyclists (adults, possibly teens).
Guide:
will lead bicycle tours in liaison with cook/driver of mini bus/trailer.

Expectations:

• Candidate needs to be semi-fluent in German;
• Prior bicycle touring experience;
• Enjoy dealing with German speaking tourists;
• Enjoy camping, the outdoors, traveling;
• Responsible operation of 20-passenger mini bus and utility trailer desirable;
• Class 4 drivers license desirable (drivers abstract required);
• Readiness to be enthusiastically available for diverse needs of cyclists;
• Ability to adapt to cyclists in a sensitive and flexible fashion;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Reliable, honest, and co-operative team member;
• Ability to keep detailed and effective records (significant incidents);
• Good knowledge of bicycle mechanics;
• Minimum age 20 years;
• First Aid certificate required;
• Assisting Senior Tour Guide prior to own assignment.

Assets (not required):

Experience in hospitality industry/with (German speaking) tourists.

We request:

Resume, references, demonstrated skills and attitude.

We offer:

A unique experience, fair working conditions, decent wage.