Discover Canada Tours - Join the Team!
Summer Sales Representative – Tours & Experiences
Description
Location: Downtown Vancouver (In-Person)
Schedule: 4–5 days/week | 8-hour shifts | Wednesday/Thursday through Sunday | Approx. 32-40 hours/week
Term: Seasonal – May through August (4 months)
Compensation: $19/hour + commission (average total earnings of $24–$30/hour)
Spend your summer sharing the best of Western Canada with the world!
Discover Canada Tours – a family-owned Canadian tour operator celebrating 20 years of adventures in 2025 – is hiring energetic and enthusiastic Summer Sales Representatives to promote and sell unforgettable local and regional travel experiences. Whether it’s a local attraction, a day trip to Whistler, a scenic escape to Victoria, or a multi-day journey through the Canadian Rockies, you’ll help visitors craft amazing memories while gaining valuable experience in the tourism industry.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Engage with tourists from around the globe at our booths in downtown Vancouver (Jack Poole Plaza, Library Square) and at our retail storefront
- Sell day trips and attractions such as sightseeing tours, Hop-On-Hop-Off passes, and weekend getaways
- Answer questions about local attractions and destinations with confidence and enthusiasm
- Use our booking system to process tour reservations and issue tickets
- Manage your materials (maps, brochures, sales float) and keep daily sales records up to date
- Upsell additional experiences to maximize guest satisfaction and sales performance
- Collaborate with the sales team to share customer insights and improve our direct-to-consumer strategy
- Join FAM trips to experience the tours and attractions you’ll be recommending
- Occasionally greet tour groups at departure points and support street-level promotions using tools like our DCT Marketing Bike
Minimum Requirements:
- Being legally eligible to work in Canada is a must
- 0.5-3 years of previous work experience in sales or customer service in the Tourism, Hospitality, Events, or Entertainment industries is a must
Who This Role is Perfect For:
- Students or emerging professionals looking for real-world tourism experience
- Folks who are outgoing, energetic, and comfortable approaching strangers
- Confident communicators who loves helping others make decisions
- People who are familiar with – or eager to learn fast about - destinations like Whistler, Victoria, and the Canadian Rockies
- Education in Tourism, Hospitality, Communication, or relevant programs is an asset
Why Work With Us:
- Fun, team-oriented environment with an adventurous spirit
- Be part of a Canadian-owned company with 20 years of success in tourism
- Average earnings of $24–$30/hour including commissions
- Exclusive access to FAM trips – see the tours you’re selling!
- Travel perks and discounts across our brands and partners
- Room to grow in one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing adventure travel companies
Our Core Values:
- Live the Adventure!
- Teamwork is Dreamwork!
- Go the Extra Mile!
- Have Fun Doing It!
- Be Good, Do Good!
Ready to Apply?
Send us your resume and a brief cover note or paragraph sharing why you’d make a great fit. If you love travel, thrive on energy, and want to help others make the most of their time in Canada, this could be the perfect summer gig for you!
Compensation
$19.00 - $30.00 per hour