Guest Service Agent - Summer 2026

Role Summary

Our Guest Service Agents consistently provide exceptional service by focusing on each guest’s individual needs, proactively anticipating areas of concern and providing informed descriptions and recommendations on all Ziptrek products.  The smooth coordination of guest requirements from reservations to signing waivers and final payment is facilitated by the Guest Services team. We are looking to hire for this position starting on April 28 or June 8, 2026.

What we’re looking for:

• You genuinely love helping people.


• You thrive on organization, time management, and the little details that make a big difference.


• You embrace the dynamic nature of the tourism industry - work hard, play hard!


• You communicate clearly and professionally, whether it’s over the phone, via email, or in person.


• You’re eager to learn (or already know) how to maximize efficiency and sell available products effectively.


• You bring a positive attitude and collaborate well with your team.


• You’re confident using Point of Sale and reservation systems—bonus points if you’re familiar with Google applications!

Main Duties

Guest Services

• Interact and greet customers promptly and enthusiastically on a daily basis


• Facilitate all aspects of the guest service experience - from reservations to final payment


• Generate accurate tour bookings within our reservations software system (Zaui), considering optimal tour timing and available staff


• Maintain thorough knowledge of all job-related aspects - products, policies and procedures


• Maintain a culture of going above and beyond customers’ expectations. Create a customer experience based on compassion, passion and empathy


• Ensure guest documentation is filled out accurately, completely and filed appropriately


• Maintain guest services documents, tracking sheets, databases and filing systems as needed


• Take ownership of customer needs and address any concerns before they become a problem


• Create and uphold strong working relationships with the client base, tour operators and outside professionals


• Ensure all guest inquiries are promptly routed to the appropriate Ziptrek contact as/if required


• Additional duties as required

Communication

• Respond to all guest complaints - requesting supervisor intervention when necessary


• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of guest/payment information


• Maintain strong communication with the entire Operations team throughout the day

Employee Experience

• Adhere to Ziptrek’s Core Values.


• Help fellow staff members - creating a supportive and empowering work environment 


• Put team objectives above personal objectives and create a working environment in which fellow employees feel empowered and supported


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers


• Be mutually responsible for a fun and positive workplace on a day-to-day basis

Financials

• Ensure appropriate credit card handling procedures are adhered to for every transaction


• Ensure the accuracy of sales, discounts, commissions, referrals and payments 


• Accurately process payment for all bookings, paying close attention to all aspects of reconciliation.

Hours, Training & Benefits:

• On-call schedule with possible irregular hours - dependent on business levels


• We work in a seasonal town, our staff work hard in the summer and book their holidays during the shoulder seasons (September - mid-December) - if you aim to take time off in July or August, this role may not be the best fit


• Hourly wage starting at $21.75 per hour


• All job-specific training is done in-house - start dates are April 28 or June 8, 2026.