White Mountain Adventures
Banff, AB•Hybrid work
$25–$27 an hour - Full-time
 
Job details
Pay
$25–$27 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
8 hour shift
10 hour shift

Location
Banff, AB•Hybrid work

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Flexible schedule
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program

Full job description
Share your passion and local knowledge by joining one of Banff's original adventure companies! We are looking for passionate, full-time guides for the coming summer season for daily hiking, multi-day and sightseeing tours

Hiking and Interpretive Nature Guides

What we offer:

· Pay range from $25-$27 (depending on qualifications)

· Partial repayment of expenses related to licensing and certifications after completing one full season of work

· Seasonal Bonus after completing one full season of work

· Gratuities

· Paid training

· Fun team with a wealth of knowledge

· Staff events to connect with your coworkers

· Guiding career, not just a summer job (if that is what you are looking for)

· Independence

· Flexible work schedule

· Opportunities for growth

· Being part of one of the original and still growing adventure companies in Banff

This is the right job for you if:

· You enjoy showing visitors around Banff and the Canadian Rockies

· You love hiking and driving a 14-person passenger van

· You are personable, easy to talk to and love working with people

· You enjoy making a difference in someone's vacation

· You have great customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills

· You enjoy sharing local stories and educating guests about their surroundings

· You enjoy working independently as well as part of a team

Description: Guides will:

· Provide natural interpretation (teaching guests about their surroundings on the tour)

· Lead informative, safe and fun day hikes, private hikes, multi-day and sightseeing tours in winter and summer conditions

· Prepare, inspect, and clean vehicles daily before and after tour

· Participate in the facilitation or execution of corporate and group tours as well as team-building programs

· Assist in general company duties, such as facility or equipment upkeep, as required

Minimum Requirements:

(Qualifications can be obtained after getting hired)

· Interpretive Guide Association's Apprentice Guide or ACMG hiking certification

· Minimum valid 40-hour Wilderness First Aid

· Class 4 Driver's license

· Clean Driver's abstract

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Thorough knowledge of the area's natural history and culture

· Extensive hiking and vehicle-based tour-leading experience

· Valid Canadian Work Permit

Preferred Requirements:

· Preference for Professional Interpreter or ACMG Hiking Guide certifications

· Spanish and German Language proficiency preferred

· Significant work experience in customer service

· Resides in the Bow Valley

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Tips
Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in BANFF, AB