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Posted on November 20, 2024 by Employer details Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Dangerous. Wet/damp. Work setting: Remote location. Tasks: Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips. Assemble camping gear and supplies. 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. Prevent legislation violations. Set up emergency shelters. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate. Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training. Ski Guide Certificate. Guide specialization: Mountain climbing. Rock Climbing. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel overnight. Willing to travel regularly. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work 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, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.- LocationCanmore, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$37.50 to $39.50HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours
- Start date: 2025-05-18
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3158214
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
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
- At heights
- Dangerous
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- 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
- Prevent legislation violations
- Set up emergency shelters
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
- Ski Guide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Guide specialization
- Mountain climbing
- Rock Climbing
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel overnight
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work 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, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-01-15
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