Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures - Level 2 Guides
- Full-time
About the SKGABC
Since 1994 over 10,000 people have been involved with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. There are currently over 500 active members in the SKGABC, including guides, associate members, and company owners/operators. Guides are certified to four different levels, and Level Three Guides may receive additional certification statuses.
Level 2 Guides Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures
Job Description:
Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures is looking for Level 2 Guides to join our team for the 2027 season. You’ll lead our base camp kayak tours and lead or assist our expedition kayak tours. We’re looking for confident, safety-minded paddlers who love sharing the coast with guests, can put a great meal on the table at camp, and enjoy helping newer guides grow.
What you’ll do
Guiding responsibilities:
- Lead base camp and expedition tours (your primary role)
- Assist on other tours as needed
- Give every guest an exceptional wilderness experience
- Run pre-trip orientation meetings with guests
- Teach kayaking skills and keep guests safe on the water
- Share the natural and cultural history of the area
- Run camp: meal preparation, on-shore activities, and maintain the safety and cleanliness of the campsite
- Give direction and feedback to the Assistant Guides on your trips
Non-guiding responsibilities:
- Assist with trip prep, including packing food and supplies
- Clean, maintain, and pack away gear after each trip
- Take part in guide training and orientation beginning in late May
- Help with pre- and post-season work, including base camp set-up and kayak and equipment preparation
What you bring
Required:
- SKGABC Level 2 Guide certification (equivalent certifications will be considered)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid (40-hour minimum, 80+-hour preferred)
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M)
- Valid driver’s licence (Class 5 minimum, Class 4 unrestricted preferred)
- Natural history interpretation skills
- Culinary skills
- An outgoing, personable style and the ability to engage a wide mix of guests
- Excellent organizational skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- A cell phone and plan with reliable coverage on the North Island
- The physical fitness to lift and carry loaded kayaks and gear, and to perform on-water rescues in cold water
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
- Availability from late May to early October
We can provide these if you don’t already have them:
- Marine Naturalist Training
- FoodSafe certification
Pay and perks
- Starting rate of $270 per guiding day, with a minimum of 40 guiding days per season
- $27 per hour for off-trip work
- Free staff accommodation (a taxable benefit)
- In-house and external training on kayaking skills and company operations
- Skill development, with opportunities for some guides to work in Level 3 waters at God’s Pocket Marine Park, Haida Gwaii, and the Great Bear Rainforest, and learn from experienced guides
Additional Details:
Closing Date: 2026-12-31
Guiding Area: Northern Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Great Bear Rainforest
Work Term: June to September
Salary: 270