Full Time Canyoning Guide
Job Overview
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Date PostedFebruary 10, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$25 - $45 / hour
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Contact NameMarc Niehaus
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Open Positions1-2
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Staff AccommodationYes
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Wage DetailsPlus Gratuities
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Position DurationSeasonal
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Position TypeFull-Time
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More Ways to ApplyPhone
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(More Ways to Apply) Link to Websitehttps://www.bowvalleycanyoning.ca/
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(More Ways to Apply) Phone780-695-5141
Job Description
Guiding half-day and full-day small group canyoning tours in the Banff/Canmore area. Job duties includes: prepping required equipment prior to trips, meeting and instruction clients at the staging/meeting location. Hiking with participants to the top of the canyon and helping participants to gear up. Instructing clients on proper equipment use, rappelling techniques and rope safety. Guiding and coaching people of various ability levels through the different sections of the canyon including slides, down climbs, and rappels. Safely rigging and setting up all rappelling ropes. Ability to perform rescues of clients if necessary. Safely managing groups through rappels as well as other canyoning hazards and risks which may include water. At the end of the trip clean up, sort and dry equipment after each trip.
Job Requirements
- 40 hour Wilderness First aid minimum requirement (80 hour Wilderness First Responder Preferred)
- Previous canyoning/canyoneering experience or certification a strong asset
- ACA Certification (There is the opportunity to obtain on job training and possibe certification)
- Previous climbing, rappelling, and/or other professional rope work/access experience a strong asset
- Previous guiding experience is a strong asset
- Alberta driving licence or Class 4 drivers licence a strong asset
- ACMG or equivalent certification not required but if applicant does not posses ACA certification this is a strong asset
Perks & Benefits
- The opportunity to train and certify and obtain professional canyoneering guide certification through the ACA (American Canyoneering association)
- Above average industry wages
- Pro industry equipment discounts
- Flexible work hours and a fun, varied, and engaging work environment
- Working together with an amazing and supportive guiding team
- Work in the Rockies and in one of the most beautiful outdoor setting in western Canada, which includes the ability to do an endless variety of outdoor activities in your off time.
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