Independent Travel Consultant

WHEN IT COMES TO travel planning... your PERSONAL touch goes a long way.

If you’re an established travel agent with a healthy client base who wants to work part-time or remotely, or you have other travel industry experience and post-secondary education in Tourism or other related fields, our Independent Travel Consultant program is the perfect way to grow or set up your business as a home-based travel agent.

Being an independent contractor with AMA Travel comes with some amazing perks like working remotely from anywhere in Alberta and great commission rates on sales with some of the industry’s top travel brands.

So, if you want to run your own travel agency business in Alberta, working with AMA Travel means you can provide your clients CAA/AAA member benefits and exclusive offers with AMA Travel’s broad range of suppliers.  

WHO YOU ARE

• You must reside in Alberta to be eligible, due to travel insurance licensing requirements.
• You must operate your own registered travel business or establish one as a condition of working independently in this role.
• You’re an experienced travel agent or have a combination of formal Tourism or related post-secondary education and hands-on experience in the travel or hospitality industry (e.g., car rental agent, airport staff, hotel manager, etc.).
• You know and trust the AMA brand—and you share our commitment to doing the right thing for your clients and your community.
• You’re entrepreneurial at heart: confident running your own business, managing your own time, and staying motivated without needing constant direction.
• You bring strong communication skills, proven sales ability, and a drive to build and grow your book of business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Help individuals plan unforgettable trips by finding the right destinations, accommodations, and travel options that suit their needs and budgets.
• Provide personalized travel consultations and manage client travel reservations from start to finish.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Strive to get the best value for your clients through tour operators, airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and more.
• Deliver outstanding service before, during, and after each client’s trip.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A rewarding career where your earning potential matches your ambition.
• Competitive commission and opportunities for an annual bonus.
• The freedom of entrepreneurship, with the safety net of a trusted partner.
• Onboarding and ongoing training opportunities virtually, in-person and self-paced.
• File processing and marketing support.
• A personal consultant website, booking engine, GDS, sales dashboard and more.
• Access to a support team who cares about your success.
• Access to travel promotions all over the world with top travel providers.
• The autonomy and freedom of operating your own small business, backed by the brand and support of AMA.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.