LUNA Adventures ,Full Time Wilderness Guide Job Vacancy in Canada




Position: Full Time Wilderness Guide
Organization: LUNA Adventures
Website: http://lunaadventures.ca/luna-project-home
Location: Algonquin Park & other locations in Ontario, with southern
Ontario base in St George

Start Date: April 2015 – October 2015

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At Luna Adventures, we bring over 13 years of remote wilderness
guiding experience together with a strong respect for our natural
environment; providing a truly unique and intimate tripping experience
for each individual client we serve. Each trip is coupled with the
promotion of self sufficiency, confidence, and respect for our natural
world. Our southern Ontario base, selection of wilderness tripping
equipment, and the meals we outfit our clients with, are true
testament to our vision. With 90% of our infrastructure being portable
yurts powered by renewable resources and a strong buy local
philosophy; LUNA has a very small footprint on its surrounding
environment, truly practicing what we teach.

We’re pleased to offer the position of Full Time Wilderness Guide for
the 2015 tripping season. The successful candidate MUST have
experience working and facilitating in the outdoor industry. Our
guided trips range in length from a casual 3 day Algonquin, to an
intensive 21 day whitewater expedition. Our clientele are keen
adventurers where many have spent years travelling in remote settings
with our organization. It’s a true testament to the quality of our
staff and our organizations that a large percentage of our clientele
are either referred or are returning campers. The age of our trippers
on our youth and summer camps range from 11 to 17 years of age. We
also offer a variety of school, adult and family trips for the
adventurous spirit.

Compensation will depend on the qualification of the successful
candidate. As a guide, you will be required to provide your own
personal tripping gear as well as to organize, pack, and facilitate
your own trip. Successful candidate will have knowledge of gear repair
and maintenance, be involved in logistical issues and decisions
involved with wilderness tripping. Wilderness Guides with a minimum of
3 years working in the role of lead guide/instructor will be
preferred.

Qualifications – All related certifications MUST be current.

Basic Qualifications and Experience
• Wilderness First Responder
• ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3 – or comparable skills or certification
• Swift Water Rescue Technician Level 2
• ORCKA Moving Water Level 2 – or comparable skills or certification
• Valid Police Check
• Class “G” Drivers License
• Proficient in map and compass navigation
• Knowledge of flora and fauna
• Experience working with youth in a wilderness context
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Minimum 3 Years experience working in related field
• NLS
• Valid and current trip log
• Documentation of solo tripping experience

Personal Attributes
• Flexible to various working conditions
• Passion for the care and education of our environment
• Knowledge of no trace camping procedures
• Skilled in wilderness survival techniques
• Strong behavioral management skills
• Knowledgeable of various facilitation methods
• Open, approachable character
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Motivated to work independently and take initiative
• Access to a vehicle

If interested, please email your resume and a brief covering letter to:
office@lunaadventures.ca
and write Goodwork Wilderness Guide in the subject line.

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