Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dangerous
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Remote location

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Assemble camping gear and supplies
• Plan trips
• Prepare meals
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Set up and take down camps
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Orienteering and / or survival
• Prevent legislation violations
• Set up emergency shelters
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients / guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
• Ski Guide Certificate

Guide specialization

• Mountain climbing
• Rock Climbing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel overnight
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years