whitewater rafting guide
2 weeks ago
Whitehorse, Canada
Nahanni River Adventures & Canadian River Expeditions
Full time
- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an assetWork site environment
- Outdoors
- In/on water
- Dangerous
- Wet/damp
- HotWork setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Relocation costs covered by employerTasks
- 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
- Operate and maintain watercraft
- Plan trips
- Prepare meals
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices
- Set up and take down camps
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
- Orienteering and/or survival
- Set up emergency shelters
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Assist clients/guests with special needsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid CertificateStudent status
- Full time enrollment
- Part time enrollmentGuide specialization
- RaftingSecurity and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Vehicle supplied by employerWork conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneelingPersonal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team playerScreening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Workplace information
- On the road jobFinancial benefits
- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paidOther benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking availableSupport for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youthSupport for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
