Mountain guide
Northern Escape Heli Skiing
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dangerous
- Wet/damp
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Remote location
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Ski – alpine
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Operate off-road vehicles
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
- Orienteering and/or survival
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
- Ski Guide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Guide specialization
- General outdoors guiding
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits