CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GROUP TOUR PLANNER

EXETER & LONDON, ONTARIO

-In-office or hybrid-

Position Summary:

As a Group Tour Planner, you are responsible for developing customized cultural, educational and specialized tour programs for groups within Canada, to the USA and internationally.

Skills Required:

• Team-focused with ability to adapt and support change, solve problems creatively, and adjust approach as necessary
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build client confidence and ensure commitments to clients are met, demonstrating excellence in customer service
• Effective negotiation skills, with ability to compromise, seek common ground and reach a mutually beneficial solution
• High level of integrity, sense of accountability, and professionalism
• Proficiency in MS office and ability to adapt quickly to changing technology

Qualifications

• College diploma or related experience well suited to a travel agent or meeting/event planner
• Travel-related experience or knowledge of the industry an asset
• Flexibility to work hours including evenings and weekends upon request
• A background check is required due to the nature of our business working with Minors
• Accounting experience is an asset

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada to apply.

Ellison Travel & Tours will accommodate individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. We ask that applicants make their needs known when first contacted by our recruitment team.

TRAVEL ADVISOR
(LEISURE)

EXETER & LONDON, ONTARIO

-In-office or hybrid-

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced travel sales professional to join our team as a Travel Advisor, in Exeter or London and surrounding area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing travel requirements of our growing network of leisure clients, and providing additional support to our public tours team. Through our Travel Leaders Network Affiliation and preferred supplier agreements, global network contacts and memberships, as well as our prestigious Air Canada Circle of Excellence Standing, we provide unique value and competitive rates and perks to our clients. This position is also available as a hybrid or in-office position depending on the candidate’s location.

Skills Required:

• Experience working for a travel agency, in a corporate/leisure sales role
• Excellence in customer service and sales
• Strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy, detail and compliance
• TICO Certification
• Experience using Global Distribution Systems (preferably Sabre) and Trams/Client Base an asset.
• Incentive travel and meeting planning an asset
• High level of integrity, sense of accountability, and professionalism

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada to apply.

Ellison Travel & Tours will accommodate individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. We ask that applicants make their needs known when first contacted by our recruitment team.

JR GROUP PLANNER/ADMIN ASSISTANT
EXETER, ONTARIO

-In-office-

Position Summary:

Our Exeter office team is seeking a keen and enthusiastic individual who would like to gain experience and knowledge through hands-on learning in a Junior Group Planner/Admin Assistance role. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our private tour division by becoming knowledgeable on our tour products and processes and assisting our experienced Group Planning team. Through our Travel Leaders Network Affiliation and training opportunities, global network contacts and memberships, as well as our prestigious Air Canada Circle of Excellence Standing, we provide unique value as both a travel agency and tour operator and lots of room for opportunity for the right candidate who is wanting to begin or grow their career along with us.

Skills Required:

• Excellence in customer service and people skills, as well as resourceful administrative skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy, detail and compliance
• Passion for travel
• Tech saavy, comfort with new and changing technology
• High level of integrity, sense of accountability, and professionalism
• Travel & Tourism diploma or education an asset
• TICO Certificate (certification can be completed following hire as part of the training process)

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada to apply.

Ellison Travel & Tours will accommodate individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. We ask that applicants make their needs known when first contacted by our recruitment team.

EXPERIENCED TRAVEL AGENTS – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Ellison Travel & Tours is looking for experienced travel agents to join our team as independent contractors!

Joining the EllisonTravelAgent@Home program means you will become part of an award-winning, family-owned business that is 100% Canadian owned and operated for over 40 years. As an EllisonTravelAgent@Home, you will enjoy extraordinary support and access to Ellison’s unique experience and expertise serving four divisions: Vacations & Cruises, Corporate Travel, Customized Groups, and Student Travel!

Enjoy the independence of working for yourself as an independent contractor, alongside an experienced travel team ensuring key support when you need it.

Join Ellison Travel’s expanding team of professional @ home travel advisors across Canada!