outdoor guide

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Assemble camping gear and supplies
• Advise on specific regulations such as hunting and fishing laws and boating regulations, follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Prepare meals
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Set up and take down camps
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding
• Hunting (firearms)

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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