Travel agent
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
- Hindi
- Vietnamese
- Cantonese
- Philippine languages
- Mandarin
Work setting
- Corporation or company ticket office
Tasks
- Manage difficult situations with customers
- Perform general office duties
- Sell travel products and travel insurance
- Prepare marketing materials
- Provide customers with travel information and other details such as regulations, duty free allowances, health risks and requirements, attractions and special events
- Calculate costs, process refunds and attend to other financial transactions
- Attend to cancellations and schedule changes
- Develop contact lists
- Make transportation and accommodation reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing system
- Provide travel information to clients regarding destinations, transportation and accommodation options and travel costs, and recommend suitable products
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Travel software packages
- MS Office
- Sabre
Travel bookings
- Business travel
- Government travel
- Leisure travel
- Individual travel
- Group travel
- Domestic travel
- International travel
- Adventure travel
- Cruise ship
Type of experience
Geographical areas of specialization
- Canada
- United States
- Western Europe
- Central Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Northern Europe
- Mexico and Central America
- South America
- Caribbean
- Africa
- North Pacific
- South Pacific
- Asia
Area of specialization
Economic specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
How to apply
By email
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How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Proof of the requested certifications
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience