Turn Your Passion for Travel into a Career!
Have you always been the person planning vacations, researching destinations, and helping friends find the perfect getaway? Whether you're an experienced travel advisor or looking for an exciting second career, we'd love to hear from you!
Uniglobe Carefree Travel, Western Canada's premier travel agency, is growing and we're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Leisure Travel Specialist to join our in-person team in beautiful Courtenay, BC.
We're a locally owned, hands-on agency that believes happy employees create happy clients. Our team is passionate about travel, customer service, and helping people create unforgettable memories. We work hard, celebrate successes, and genuinely enjoy what we do.
Why Travel?
Travel is one of the few careers where your passion can become your profession. Every day brings new destinations, exciting travel stories, and the opportunity to help people experience the world.
For qualified applicants who are selected, we are pleased to cover the cost of a certified Travel and Tourism training program, making this a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding second career or a fresh new challenge.
What You'll Be Doing
- Helping clients plan dream vacations, cruises, tours, and customized travel experiences
- Selling Travel Insurance, certification required.
- Providing exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and via email
- Building lasting relationships with clients
- Creating travel itineraries and making reservations
- Staying current on destinations, travel trends, and supplier promotions
- Working collaboratively with a supportive and experienced team
What We're Looking For
- Previous travel agency experience is preferred
- A Travel and Tourism diploma or certificate is an asset (we will include the cost of a certified travel program if you are selected and don’t currently have a Travel Diploma or relevant experience)
- Strong customer service and sales skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with a GDS system (Sabre) is an asset
- A passion for travel and helping people
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Signing bonus (based on experience)
- Employer-supported certified travel training for qualified candidates
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP matching program
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
- A positive, supportive workplace culture
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
Location
This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Saskatoon, SK office.
Application Question
- Will you be able to commute to Saskatoon, SK for in-office work?
- Are you currently residing in Canada and permitted to work in Canada?
Preferred Experience
- Travel agency experience: 1+ years
- GDS system experience: 1+ years
- Prior Sales experience
- Prior Customer Service Experience
- Prior Personal travel experience
Ready to help people explore the world while building an exciting career of your own? Submit your resume to [email protected] today—we can't wait to meet you!
Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Courtenay, BC V9N 3R6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Travel Agency: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
