Sales and service
Whitewater rafting guide
$30.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated) · 4 openings
Pay is above the local median for this work ($26.00 an hour; Job Bank, 2023–2024)
What the posting asks for
- 1 to 2 years' experience
- No diploma needed
- English
From the posting's details in Job Bank's open data. The full ad is on Job Bank.
Hours and terms
- 16 to 72 hours a week
- Shifts: mornings, days, evenings, weekends
- Schedule to be decided with the employer
- Part time leading to full time, Seasonal employment
- Starts 2027-03-01
- In person
Usually needed for this kind of work
- Knowledge of a particular terrain or body of water, demonstrated ability in the guided activity and relevant licences and certifications are required for employment in this group.
- Hot air balloon pilots require completion of 10 hours of ground school, 16 hours of pilot-in-command experience and a Balloon Pilot Licence issued by Transport Canada. Additional hours of pilot-in-command experience may be required by some employers.
- Certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be required.
From Canada's occupation guide (OaSIS) for Outdoor sport and recreational guides (NOC 64322). It describes this kind of work in general, not this employer's ad.
What this work usually involves
- Plan itinerary for trip or expedition and arrange transportation or transport individuals or group to site
- Assemble and inspect necessary equipment and supplies, such as camping gear, hot air balloon, rafts, life jackets, fishing tackle and food
- Lead or escort individuals or groups and advise on safety and emergency measures, techniques and the use of equipment
- Provide instruction for activities such as canoeing, rafting and mountain climbing
- Advise on specific laws and regulations for activities such as hunting, fishing and boating
- Follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations
About the employer
- Industry: Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Region: Thompson–Okanagan Region
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