Mt Seymour Resorts,Snowshoe Guide Jobs in Canada

Position: Snowshoe Guide
Organization: Mt Seymour Resorts
Location: North Vancouver,
British Columbia
Snowshoe
Guides will lead groups of 2 to 20 guests and/or students through winter
mountain terrain delivering interpretive and experiential snowshoe programs 2
to 3 hours in length. Safety of guests and the deliv

ery of quality programs are
of the utmost importance. Snowshoe guides are expected to uphold the mandate
and core values of the Outdoor Education Department and Mt Seymour, as well as
to role model a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Responsibilities
& Duties:
  • Lead
    high quality interpretive snowshoe tours, which include programs that cover
    plant and animal adaptations to winter, winter safety and survival skills,
    nature games, fitness, etc.
  • Ensure
    group safety at all times
  • Completing
    daily paperwork as required
  • Role
    modeling preparedness, wilderness etiquette, respect for environment and healthy
    lifestyle
  • Pre-group
    preparation and post-program clean up
  • Possibility
    of Snowshoe Rental cashiering duties
  • Sharing
    your passion for nature and the outdoors!
Requirements
and Experience:
  • Education
    and/or background in a related field (Outdoor Recreation, Environmental
    Sciences, Education) or an equivalent combination of experience and
    interest
  • Proven
    guest service skills: charismatic, well-spoken, clear communicator, strong
    command of the English language (written and spoken), responsible,
    reliable and mature
  • Experience
    as a group leader, preferably as a guide / interpreter / instructor in an
    outdoor setting
  • Experience
    working with children, preferably in a nature or wilderness setting
  • Excellent
    communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly in public
  • Solid
    knowledge of local Natural History and/or desire to learn
  • Wilderness
    travel experience, skills, knowledge and awareness
  • Proven
    safety awareness and problem-solving skills
  • Valid
    First Aid certificate (Standard First Aid)
Working
Conditions:
  • All
    guiding positions are part-time shiftwork and are based on bookings
  • Shifts
    are minimum of 3 hours, with potential for split shifts and full days
    provided whenever possible
  • Minimum
    availability requirement is 2 days of availability to work each week from
    late November 2015 to the end of March 2016.
  • Must
    be available for an in person interview
  • Must
    be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
  • Staff
    training is mandatory
  • May
    be on your feet for extended periods of time and in a variety of weather
    conditions
  • Must
    be willing to travel up and down a mountain road in winter conditions
  • Shuttle
    bus staff pass available for low staff rate
  • Start
    pay is $11.00/hr
Perks:
  • Shuttle
    Bus available for transportation up to the Ski Area from Parkgate
    Community Centre
  • Season’s
    Ski/Ride Pass complimentary with employment
  • Complimentary
    Snowshoeing and Rentals
  • Guiding
    fun, nature based programs in the snow, on a mountain!
Apply
with a cover letter and resume to:
Kevin
Woodhouse
Outdoor Education Manager
kwoodhouse @mtseymour.ca*
We
thank all applicants and will only be contacting those selected for an
interview.
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