Wilderness Guides, Outdoor adventure expeditions

Position: Wilderness Guide (Seasonal)
Season: June to August
Organization: Crossing the Divide 

Location: Various Wilderness Locations (Calgary, Canmore and surrounding Alberta area)
Reports to: Crossing the Divide Board

About Crossing the Divide

Crossing the Divide is a non-profit organization that provides outdoor adventure opportunities for youth, focusing on connecting young people with nature and fostering personal growth through challenging wilderness experiences.

We are currently seeking passionate, responsible, and experienced individuals to join our team as Wilderness Guides for the summer season. Learn more about our organization. 

Position Overview

As a Wilderness Guide, you will be responsible for leading youth on various outdoor expeditions, ensuring their safety, well-being, and growth throughout the trip. This role requires flexibility, a strong sense of adventure, and an ability to plan and execute outdoor trips with a high level of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide youth on outdoor trips, including hiking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate both single-day and multi-day wilderness expeditions.
• Rent any necessary gear and purchase groceries for trips.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to youth, ensuring a positive and inclusive group dynamic.
• Adapt to changes in the schedule as needed, ensuring that the trip meets the needs of the youth and the program.
• Handle safety procedures, including risk management, navigation, and emergency response.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork and reports are completed before and after trips.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the CTD board and guides.

Minimum Requirements

• 80-hour Wilderness First Aid certification.
• Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Field Leader Certification or equivalent

• Proven experience in guiding outdoor adventures - particularly hiking, canoeing and multi day trips.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Police information check with vulnerable sectors check [valid within 6 months of start date].

Preferred Qualifications (Assets)

• Experience working with youth at risk.
• ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) certification.
• Swift Water Rescue 1 & 2
• Experience in hiking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding and rock climbing.

Schedule

• Trips are typically scheduled Monday to Thursday, with a mix of multi-day and single-day trips.
• Flexibility is required, as some trips may require guides to depart on Sunday evening or include long days based on client needs.

Pay

• $1,000 guaranteed weekly salary for a 4-day work week. Additional hours beyond this are compensated at a $250/day guiding rate or $26.50/hour, depending on the nature of the work.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and references to CTDExperience@gmail.com . In your cover letter, be sure to highlight your relevant guiding experience and passion for working with youth.

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Crossing the Divide is committed to building a diverse team and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.