Guide, Outdoor

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Remote location

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of guide

• Escorted group travel guide

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities