Outdoor Guide

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 1 to 35 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Non-governmental organization
- Education
- Children's camp
- School or educational institution/establishment
- Summer camp
**Tasks**:

- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- 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
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Administer education policies and programs
- Supervise office and volunteer staff
- Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff
- Perform administrative tasks
- Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
- Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player
- Interpersonal awareness
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Team building opportunities