alpine guide

Additional Information

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Cold/refrigerated

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Plan trips
• 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
• Prevent legislation violations
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
• Ski Guide Certificate

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding
• Mountain climbing

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week