Posted 8 months ago
Tour Guide (TAL - My Backyard Tours)
@ Tlicho Management Services
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Tlicho Management Services, through My Backyard Tours in Yellowknife, is hiring a part-time Tour Guide to lead city, Aurora, hiking, fishing and cultural tours. The work involves guiding guests, transporting them and their gear in company vehicles, and ensuring safety. A Criminal Record Check and Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C are required, and a Class 4 driver's licence is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct engaging and safe community and regional tours
- Lead city tours, hiking, fishing and cultural activities
- Transport guests, luggage and supplies using company vehicles
- Facilitate guest introductions to other tour operators
- Provide exceptional customer service and ensure guest safety
Requirements summary:
- Class 4 driver's licence preferred (Class 5 considered)
- Criminal Record Check (required)
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C (required)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working independently and making decisions in the field
- Ability to identify hazards and prioritize safety
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Level C |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Tlicho Management Services
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Tour Guide – My Backyard Tours (MBYT)
Tłı̨chǫ Adventures Ltd. – Yellowknife, NT
Company Overview
My Backyard Tours, owned and operated by Tłı̨chǫ Adventures Ltd., offers experiences in Yellowknife and in the Tłı̨chǫ region. Our tours highlight the rich histories, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural traditions of the North. As part of the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation, we are committed to creating employment opportunities that reflect the values and skills of local Indigenous communities.
Position: Tour Guide
Are you passionate about sharing the beauty, culture, and stories of the Northwest Territories with visitors from around the world? MBYT is seeking an energetic and reliable Tour Guide to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our Aurora tours, city tours, and partner excursions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to be part of a growing Indigenous-owned tourism company.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct engaging and safe community and regional tours, sharing the history and culture of the area from Indigenous perspectives.
- Lead a variety of activities, including city tours, hiking, fishing, cultural practices, demonstrations and more.
- Transport guests, luggage, winter clothing rentals and supplies using company vehicles.
- Facilitate guest introductions to other tour operators and activities, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Provide exceptional customer service and always ensure guest safety.
Required Qualifications
- Class 4 Driver’s License preferred (Class 5 considered; Class 4 an asset)
- Criminal Record Check (required)
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (required)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working independently and making decisions in the field
- Ability to identify hazards and prioritize safety
Additional Assets
- Knowledge of Yellowknife, NWT history, local culture, and land-based practices
- Experience in tourism, guiding, hospitality, or customer service
- Multilingual abilities (Indigenous languages or Spanish considered an asset)
If you are dependable, enthusiastic, and proud to share the North with visitors from around the world, we encourage you to apply and join the MBYT team.
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