whitewater rafting guide

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Operate photographic and video equipment
• Prepare meals
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Guide specialization

• Rafting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, 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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week