Dogsled Tour Guide

1 week ago


Canmore, Canada Howling Dog Tours Ltd. Full time

Do you love dogs? Are you physically fit and want a cool winter job? We are looking for strong, active team members who have a vehicle to get to work daily and can commit to the end of April, 2025. Staff accommodation available (limited).

We have contract positions for the winter where you can work outside with 180 huskies and run dogsled tours in the Canadian Rockies

Your own vehicle is necessary, Alberta driver's license, winter driving experience, and experience working with animals or guiding an asset. Tour duties include guiding a team of 5-7 huskies with 2-3 guests on the mountain trails, up to 4 x two hour tours per day. Kennel work is required before and after the tours: cleaning, feeding, watering, checking straw, raking gravel, shoveling snow, etc. Guides all take turns doing trail cleaning and grooming as well. Gratuities are not pooled. Wage is $17.50 per hour ($16 per hour base rate, plus $1.50 per hour contract completion bonus); there is a lieu time agreement for steady pay throughout the winter, with time to enjoy other winter activities.

Applicants must be physically fit, able to lift heavy objects, and have no current injuries or health issues. This is a no-smoking position.

Position can turn into summer kennel help for year-round work if desired.

**Summary**

As a Dogsled Tour Guide based in Canmore, you will lead exhilarating tours through the stunning landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. Utilizing your core skills in public speaking, customer service, and leadership, you will engage with guests, provide exceptional experiences, and ensure their safety throughout the journey. With relevant skills in guiding, you will educate guests about the techniques of dogsledding, and the background of the dogs teams, creating memorable experiences. Join our team and be part of an exciting adventure in the heart of the mountains.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 44 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a vehicle and drivers license?
- Can you commit to work to the end of April?

Work Location: In person


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