Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- Operate and maintain firearms
- Advise on specific regulations such as hunting and fishing laws and boating regulations, follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations
- Plan trips
- Prepare meals
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices
- Set up and take down camps
- 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
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
Experience and specialization
Guide specialization
- General outdoors guiding
- Hunting (firearms)
- Trail riding (horse back)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability