whitewater rafting guide

Overview
Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities
Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Train or assist in the training of other workers
• Leading/instructing groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Boat Handling Course Certificate

Experience and specialization

Guide specialization

• Rafting

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits
Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer