Multi-Day Hiking / German Speaking Tour Guide
Job Overview
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Date PostedFebruary 10, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$30 - $43 / 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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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) Phone780-695-5141
Job Description
Guiding small group multi-day hotel and/or camping tours. The set tour itinerary length are usually 16-21 days in length and the trip itinerary spans both Alberta and BC. These are active day hiking, sightseeing, and multi-activity tours with small german speaking groups of between 8 – 12 participants. Each tour itinerary either starts in Calgary or Vancouver and clients depart from the opposite city with the subsequent tour then running in reserve. All transportation is organized with 15 passenger vans that may include a small trailer for transportation of luggage and camping gear. Guides are also the primary drivers on these tours. These tours include some of the best highlights of western Canada such as: Banff, Lake Louise, the ice-field parkway, Jasper, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Revelstoke, southern BC, Whistler, and Vancouver Island
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Job Requirements
- 40 hour Wilderness First Aid minimum requirement (80 hour Wilderness First Responder Preferred)
- Alberta Drivers Licence Required, Class 4 Drivers licence required
- The ability to speak german (Guides are not required to be native German speakers but they should be able to communicate effectively in basic German)
- IGA assistant hiking guide certification, equivalent ACMG hiking guide certification required. Higher level of certification an asset
- Previous hiking guide experience or other guiding a strong asset
- Be in good physical shape and ability to lead and join in on all scheduled day hikes
Perks & Benefits
- All accommodations are included during the tour
- For camping tours all meals are included, for hotel tours a daily food allowance is included
- Industry competitive wage
- Job training and fees for required certification included
- Flexible work hours and a varied, fun, and engaging work environment
- The potential to work with a world class amazing, and supportive guiding team
- The opportunity to travel and explore some of the most beautiful locations in Alberta and BC
- The opportunity to meet and get to know interesting people from around the world
To share your passion for the outdoors as well as the incredible sights of western Canada with international visitors
English Fluency
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