Luna Adventures,Contract Wilderness Guide Jobs in Canada

At LUNA, 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 Contract Wilderness Guide for
the 2015 tripping season. The successful candidate MUST have
experience working and facilitating in the outdoor industry, and or
summer camp field. 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 the 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 trips, and summer camps range from 9 to
16 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 organize, pack, and
facilitate your own trip, have knowledge of gear repair and
maintenance, be involved in community outreach programs and organize
logistical issues involved with wilderness tripping. Trip leaders with
experience working in remote areas will be preferred.

Qualifications – All related certifications MUST be current.

Basic Qualifications and Experience
• Wilderness Advanced First Aid
• ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 2 – or comparable skills or certification
• Valid Police Check
• Class “G” Drivers License
• Proficient in map and compass navigation
• Documented experience leading remote wilderness trips
• Experience working with youth in a wilderness context
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Valid and current trip log
• Minimum 1 Year experience working in related field

Preferred
• Wilderness First Responder
• ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3
• ORCKA Moving Water Level 2
• Swift Water Rescue Technician Level 2
• NLS
• Valid and current trip log of a minimum of 50 nights totaling 1000km
• Minimum 3 Years experience working in related field

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

Please submit resume, cover letter and completed application (will be
emailed to you upon receipt of CV) to:
Trips@LunaAdventures.ca
and write Wilderness Guide in the subject line