Guide, outdoor

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Remote location

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
• Plan trips
• Operate photographic and video equipment
• Set up and take down camps
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Orienteering and/or survival
• Set up emergency shelters
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Schedule activities

Type of guide

• Escorted group travel guide

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• 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 available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Financial benefits

• Gratuities