Guide, outdoor
Aventuraid
Overview
Languages
French
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- In/on water
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
- Action and adventure
- Rural or isolated
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- Operate off-road vehicles
- Plan trips
- Operate photographic and video equipment
- 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
- Set up emergency shelters
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Care for pets
- Work with minimal supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of guide
- Step-on local guide
- On-site local guide
Boating experience
- Canoes
Guide specialization
- General outdoors guiding
- Rafting
- Canoeing
Area of specialization
- Couplings
- Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willing to travel overnight
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player