Naturalist Wilderness Guide/Canoe Trip Leader – Algonquin Park
Algonquin Adventure Tours – Ontario, Canada
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge, and the drive to keep learning, about the history, flora and fauna of the area.
- Advanced canoe & wilderness survival skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Adaptable, flexible, reliable and proactive work habits
- Strong work ethic (hard work in possibly extreme weather, with many insects, is not for all)
- Friendly and outgoing – must enjoy educating travellers from across the globe.
- Ability to lift/carry 75+ pounds and portage/flip boats like a master.
- Outdoors card, fishing permit, pleasure craft operators card, food handler certification & wilderness first responder (or be willing to obtain)
- Paddling & camping gear/clothing for 3 seasons
- Must enjoy living in a rural setting
- NLS, military experience, additional languages and campfire music skills are a plus
- Experience with children and/or a related school degree is a plus
- Non tobacco smoker (smoke free work place and residence)
Duties:
- Protect AAT gear from abuse/accident
- Guide day and multiday wilderness trips
- Provide safe, educational and fun experiences
- Set up, take down, clean, pack and maintain all equipment & buildings
- Food preparation, service and cleaning
- Represent Algonquin Adventure Tours in a professional manner at all times(i.e. uniform, grooming & language)
- Driving company vans with canoe trailers
- Other duties as assigned
Work Schedule:
- ASAP – October 11, 2020; Student reduced season – ASAP – September 6, 2020; full time.
Compensation:
- $150-200/day ($17/hour on days with no guiding) + generous bonuses + tips
- Full ESA contributions
- Meals on trips, extensive training/study resources and the latest trade tools
- Awesome free accommodations at our farm in Dwight
- Being one of the best wilderness guides in Canada
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be an asset to this growing company. Subject line: AAT Careers 2020. Stuart@AlgonquinTours.com. Please see full details on our website. Hiring is 1st come, 1st served, so please submit ASAP.
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