whitewater rafting guide

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water
• Wet / damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Operate photographic and video equipment
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients / guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding
• Rafting

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Parking available