whitewater rafting guide

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Remote location

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Set up emergency shelters
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Train or assist in the training of other workers
• Leading / instructing groups

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Boat Handling Course Certificate

Guide specialization

• Rafting

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Durée de l'emploi : Saisonnier
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 60 hours per week