Whitewater Rafting Guide in British Columbia

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Supervise staff
• Operate 4-wheel drive vehicles
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Offer mentoring

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Trip reports

Guide specialization

• Rafting

Area of specialization

• Engine repair

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Driver’s abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Leadership

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available