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Why work for UNIGLOBE Geo Travel? UNIGLOBE Geo Travel is an employee-focused company that offers excellent opportunity for professional growth and development. We offer an excellent benefit plan including the opportunity to travel! We believe in being a responsible member of our community and, as such, support a number of local charities including the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Mustard Seed Church and Plan International (aka The Foster Parents Plan).

As a dynamic and growing organization, we are constantly looking for just the right new individuals to join our team. If you are committed to excellence, achievement and exceptional customer service and are looking for an employer who will appreciate your contribution and commitment, we could be just what you're looking for! Learn about some of our exciting and rewarding positions.

WE PROVIDE
* A variety of opportunities for Travel Consultant, Retail Sales Personnel and Administrative Staff.
* Excellent opportunity for personal growth and development.
* Competitive Salary, plus personal performance bonuses.
* Company Profit Share Plan.
* Comprehensive Benefits Plan.
* Outstanding support Systems and Employee Recognition Programs.
* A positive and stimulating work environment that is second to none.
* The combined power and strength of a worldwide organization with local on-site ownership.

POSITIONS

Corporate/Business Travel Consultant - Calgary
Serving the needs of our corporate/business travel clientele is both challenging and very rewarding. Creativity, adaptability, efficiency and accuracy combined with teamwork and a great attitude make it possible for our Corporate Travel Consultants to provide the highest levels of attentive service to our ever-expanding Corporate Travel clientele.

Salary + Incentives
Requirements
Travel College Diploma; Travel Consultant experience minimum 2 years; CRS proficiency

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Penthouse
#6 1204 3rd Street SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 2S9

Corporate/Business Travel Consultant - Edmonton
Serving the needs of our corporate/business travel clientele is both challenging and very rewarding. Creativity, adaptability, efficiency and accuracy combined with teamwork and a great attitude make it possible for our Corporate Travel Consultants to provide the highest levels of attentive service to our ever-expanding Corporate Travel clientele.

Salary + Incentives
Requirements
Travel College Diploma; Travel Consultant experience minimum 1 year; CRS proficiency

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Email or in person
10237 - 109 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N2

Vacation/Leisure Travel Consultant - Calgary
Our consultants love their work! Incredible knowledge of vacation travel alternatives and a sincere interest in customer satisfaction enables our Vacation Travel Consultants to select and recommend the very best vacation alternatives to leisure travel clients in our marketplace. Continual training keeps our agents knowledgeable and enthusiastic and promotes personal growth and specialization in key travel destinations. We are open 6 days a week, so some Saturday shifts are necessary.

Salary + Incentive
Requirements
Travel College Diploma; Travel Consultant Experience minimum 2 years; CRS proficiency including restours

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Leisure Office
124 450 Country Hills Blvd NE
Calgary, AB, T3K 5A5

Vacation/Leisure Travel Consultant - Edmonton
Our consultants love their work! Incredible knowledge of vacation travel alternatives and a sincere interest in customer satisfaction enables our Vacation Travel Consultants to select and recommend the very best vacation alternatives to leisure travel clients in our marketplace. Continual training keeps our agents knowledgeable and enthusiastic and promotes personal growth and specialization in key travel destinations. Consultants enjoy involvement in regular theatre presentations where consumers learn about specific travel destinations, travel products and about our agency's services. We are open 6 days a week, so some Saturday shifts are necessary. Part time, seasonal and weekend only positions are also available in addition to our key full time positions.

Salary + Incentive
Requirements
Travel College Diploma; Travel Consultant Experience minimum 1 years; CRS proficiency including restours

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Email or in person
10237 - 109 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N2

Inside Group and Conference Coordinator - Calgary (some travel to Edmonton)
Position Type: Full Time

Job Description:
As a member of the Group and Conference division, the Inside Group and Conference Coordinator will require the ability to learn a specialized online conference registration system quickly and thoroughly. This technology will be used to collect, process, and maintain conference registration information vital to the conference planning process. This position will require strong organizational and communication skills.  Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities
  • Meet with conference planners to discuss contract requirements.
  • Source and provide costs regarding airfares, hotels, transportation and other related components for the creation of a budget outline and timetable.
  • Liaise with various vendors in relation to the conference requirements.
  • Maintain proficiency all areas of our online registration program.
  • Communicate comfortably with registrants as related to conference logistics, primarily their travel arrangements.
  • Update the conference planner regularly regarding any concerns or issues that may arise.
 Qualifications:
  • Minimum two (2) years Travel Consultant experience.
  • Familiarity with GDS system.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be detail orientated.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office and Internet applications
  • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
  • Meeting planning and coordination experience an asset.
  • Enthusiastic team player.

Remuneration: Competitive Salary + Incentive

To apply:
By Email
Email Attention: Human Resources Department
Careers@Geo.ca

In person
10237 – 109 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5J 1N2

Military Travel Department Travel Consultant
- Edmonton ONLY
Our Military Travel Consultants enjoy the unique and rewarding experience of providing military leave travel arrangements for our Canadian Military service personnel deployed outside of Canada. Applying their international travel experience and knowledge is vital in ensuring that the travel experience of each service member is worry-free and cost-effective. Consultants working in our Military Travel Department must be:
• Experienced with international travel booking and consultation
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally

Resumes are welcome from both junior and experienced candidates.

Full Time
Salary + Incentive
Requirements
Travel College Diploma; 1 year travel consultant experience including international booking and consultation; CRS proficiency; proven customer service skills and abilities.
Assets
Bilingual (English/French) written and oral communication skills; Willingness to work non-standard work hours (pay premiums may apply for some non-standard shifts) Personal international travel experience (Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East)

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Email or in person
10237 - 109 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N2

Accounting Clerk - Edmonton

The successful applicant will be responsible for the accurate and efficient completion of day-to-day accounting functions for UNIGLOBE Geo Travel.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Complete filing of invoices, cheques, payable and reports in a timely manner
  • Work in cooperation with other accounting department team members to ensure timely and efficient processing of agency accounting functions
  • Work in a proactive and pleasant manner with other agency staff and agency customers
  • Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years experience in a Travel Agency, either in an accounting role or in a Travel Counselor role.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Excellent attention to detail and innate curiosity is required.
  • Ability to work as part of a smaller team is an asset.
  • Proven track record of excellent customer service skills, both internal and external
  • Personable, presentable, service-oriented, accurate, efficient, able to work under pressure of deadlines.
Job Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: Salary + Incentive

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Email or in person
10237 - 109 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N2

Intermediate/Senior Leisure Travel Consultant - Victoria
Our consultants love their work! Incredible knowledge of vacation travel alternatives and a sincere interest in customer satisfaction enables our Vacation Travel Consultants to select and recommend the very best vacation alternatives to leisure travel clients in our marketplace. Continual training keeps our agents knowledgeable and enthusiastic and promotes personal growth and specialization in key travel destinations. The position is located in Downtown Victoria and offers the successful applicant free parking.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Maintain a positive, cheerful approach to all customers both internal and external.
  • Use creativity and a variety of resources to overcome challenges, acquire information, satisfy clients’ needs and maximize agency revenues.
  • Establish clients’ needs on first contact, qualify by leading client conversations with questions and treat each inquiry with patience and focus.
  • Offer comparisons and make recommendations.
  • Ensure that all reservations are processed in accordance with established policies.
  • Maintain current knowledge of promotions and specials and proactively advise clients of savings opportunities.
  • Consistently maintain personal sales and revenue targets as established on an individual basis.
  • Other duties as required.
 Qualifications:
  • Travel College Diploma
  • Minimum 6 months Travel Consultant Experience
  • Knowledge of Amadeus is considered an asset
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong selling and customer service skills
  • Personable, presentable, service-oriented, accurate, efficient, able to work under pressure of deadlines.

Job Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: Salary + Incentive

Email Attention: Alex Ridout
ARidout@UniglobePacific.com
By Email

Saturday Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
UNIGLOBE Geo Travel is seeking a reliable Receptionist/Administrative Support person for the Saturday shift. The successful applicant will service the needs of the clients and provide accurate, efficient, and reliable administrative support to the leisure department (and other departments as necessary) of UNIGLOBE Geo Travel. If you consistently WOW customers with your positive attitude and professional manner, then this job might be for you! Two days of on-the-job training will take place during the week prior to the first Saturday shift.

Responsibilities:
  • Answer internal and external telephone calls in a timely and professional manner.
  • Attend to overflow calls, take messages or transfer according to client request in a timely, professional and effective manner.
  • Open and distribute incoming email and faxes
  • Ensure that office-opening procedures are completed in a timely manner, as required.
  • Attend departmental and general staff meetings as required.
  • Greet agency guests in a friendly and professional manner and direct them to appropriate personnel.
  • Use creativity and a variety of resources to overcome challenges, acquire information and satisfy clients’ needs.
  • Maintain a positive, cheerful approach to all customers both internal and external.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of services provided by UNIGLOBE Geo Travel.
  • Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Personable, presentable, service-oriented, accurate, efficient, able to work under pressure of deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Previous Travel Industry experience is not necessary.

Job Type: Part-Time - Saturdays ONLY
Remuneration: Hourly

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Email or in person
(Monday - Friday 8am-4pm)
10237 - 109 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N2

Retail Sales Clerk - Edmonton
Travel accessories, a full book department, quality luggage, travel apparel, 50-seat theatre and a café are just some of the things you'll find in our unique 6000 square foot "Geo" store. Catering to all the accessory needs of the traveler, our retail store requires energetic, efficient, self motivated and dedicated personnel. Previous retail experience is preferred. travel industry experience, and/or schooling is not necessary. Customer service skills, telephone manners, minimal office duties, some reception work and basic computer knowledge is necessary. Professionalism is a must! We do offer on the job training. We are looking for personnel who can work a min. 3 days per week, including Saturdays. Candidates must be available to work days, up to 6pm as we are not open evenings.

Part Time
Hourly

Email Attention: Human Resources
Careers@Geo.ca
Email or in person
(Monday - Friday 8am-4pm)
10237 - 109 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N2

Resumes for all positions may be submitted at any time. Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in when submitting your resume.

Thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.