We're Here to Excite and Inspire Your Adventurous Spirit!
Tour Directors are crucial to the success of MagicBus Tours and Live It Up Lifestyle Adventures, being the vital connection between travelers and an unforgettable journey. They ensure safety, comfort, and enrich the travel experience with their multi-faceted role – managing logistics, solving challenges, offering insights, and fostering group camaraderie. Your efforts are truly appreciated!
Tour Director Leads
The Tour Director Leads are the dynamic duo behind the scenes, responsible for orchestrating the harmony of our team of Tour Directors. They ensure that everyone is well-prepared, adequately trained, and equipped to deliver top-notch experiences to our guests. They take charge of scheduling directors on ski tours, group trips, supporting live promotional events, and ensuring perks find their way to our dedicated team. If you have any questions or need assistance with your schedule, don’t hesitate to reach out to them at TourDirector@magicbus.ca.
Meet Cam
Born and raised in Edmonton, Cam spends his spare time skiing, mountain biking, and hanging out with his dog. He has explored destinations in Alberta, as well as in BC and Alaska, always on the lookout for more places to discover and enjoy with friends, both old and new. Cam has decided to take on this role to contribute to maintaining MagicBus as the best tour provider around!
Meet Jeff
Jeff has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools for nearly 30 years. As a lead for his schools’ ski and snowboard clubs, he’s taken over 1,000 students on weekend trips to the Rockies. When he’s not on the slopes, Jeff plays and coaches hockey (NCHL Learn to Play) and stays active in the summer with hiking, kayaking, biking, and building decks. His passion for creating fun, memorable experiences is what led him to co-lead as a Tour Director with Cam.
Current & Upcoming Schedules
Seasonal Reminders
We deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication. Just a friendly reminder of a few areas that need attention:
- Ensure passengers without lift tickets are checked properly.
- Boarding now takes place at the north entrance.
- Remember to collect and save park receipts.
- Bag pick-ups are available after 8 pm to allow sufficient time for preparation due to high booking demands after 5-6 pm. Call the office for the day prior to arrive a time for all LIU tours.
- Include any walk-ins or last-minute bookings in the manifest and post-tour form.
- Document all trip details, including injuries and no-shows, in the post-tour form. For no-shows, specify the passenger’s first and last name.
- Use emergency tickets only for extra passengers. Fill out the form on the envelope with the passenger’s name, category (adult, youth, etc.), and the reason for its use.
- Please wear the appropriate name badges for the company you are representing. If you have branded MBT or LIU clothing, wear it proudly!
Thank you for your attention to these matters. Your cooperation ensures smooth operations for everyone.
5 Tiered System (Revised for 24/25 Season)
Last year we created a new way to excite Tour Directors! Our dynamic 5-Tiered System is designed to inspire personal growth and provide greater rewards. Every existing Director will undergo an assessment based on their track record, skills, and potential for development.
As you ascend through the tiers, you’ll unlock a world of opportunities, assume more substantial responsibilities, and enjoy increasingly attractive perks. These levels are distinguished as follows:
- Level 1: [MT] – Tour Director in Training.
- Level 2: [Daybus M2] – Tour Director 2 on MagicBus to Marmot Trips.
- Completed in-person training.
- Completed 3 training trips with a seasoned Tour Director.
- Level 3: [Daybus M1] – Ability to be Tour Director 1 on MagicBus to Marmot Trips.
- Level 4: [Weekenders] – Ability to step into M1 or M2 role, be selected to attend larger/exclusive events to promote both companies, and be given opportunities to lead overnight tours, including MagicBus Weekenders.
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a MagicBus Tour Director.
- Successfully been the Lead Director (M1) a minimum of 10 times.
- Level 5: [Live It Up Corporate Tours] – Ability to step into any role, including leading high-caliber corporate trips anywhere across Canada.
- ProServe Certification (mandatory).
- Level 5 in-person training (NEW for 2024/25 season).
- Minimum 3 years experience as a MagicBus Tour Director.
- Successfully been the Lead Director (M1) a minimum of 15 times.
NOTE: This is a work in progress and subject to change. If you believe your assessment is inaccurate, please email TourDirector@magicbus.ca with your preferred level and reasons.
Refer-a-Friend-Program
MagicBus Tours and our sister company Live It Up Lifestyle Adventures invites you to be part of our Refer-a-Friend-Program.
We believe in the power of community and the passion of our clients to inspire others to explore the outdoors, connect with nature, and create lasting memories. By simply sharing a contact with us, you can earn $500 as a token of our gratitude for the referral.
Your impact on the customer experience is invaluable, and we’re truly thankful for your dedication to sharing your love for the industry. With your support, we can continue to grow and offer even more remarkable services to our cherished customers.
Tour Director Perks
There are benefits to being a Tour Director:
- 50% off a guest booking when they accompany you on your MagicBus to Marmot tour.
- 10% off your overnight rate, when you ride the MagicBus to Marmot.
- 10% off your MagicBus Weekender trip.
- Deals on MagicBus merchandise.
- Discount on equipment: Elan Skis, Kuma Outdoor Gear, and products at local ski/board shops.
- Savings at local ski hills around Edmonton.
- Exclusive pricing on Live It Up Lifestyle Adventures packages.
- Level 4 & 5 can be compensated on higher caliber trips.
- Even more perks available for those on the Promo Team!
Call the office to learn more about all benefits.
Annual Update!
As the winter season approaches, we’re reaching out to our current Tour Directors to gauge interest in returning. To be added to the call sheet and stay updated on upcoming tours, kindly complete the form below.
Post Tour Forms
Tour Directors play a crucial role in our operations, and it is imperative that they complete the Post Tour Form after every trip. This form should be filled out accurately, ensuring all necessary details are included, and feedback is encouraged. This information is vital for the safety of our Tour Directors, riders, and the integrity of our company. Please ensure that the form is completed before dropping off your bag at the end of the evening, and we appreciate your thoroughness in sharing as much information as possible to help us continually improve our processes.
Please note, some fields in the form below are mandatory. Submit when you have a strong internet connection.
Connect To The Leads:
Connect To Each Other:
- Tour Director Forum (Not Available Yet)
- Private Facebook Page