Organization: Appleby College
Location: Oakville to Temagami, Ontario
Full time Short-term contract
Rabbitnose Island, Temagami Ontario
One week trips – Summer 2015
Appleby’s Outdoor Education program has been providing outdoor fun and
adventure for our students for over 40 years. The program is designed
to safely introduce our students to the idea of “living” outdoors in
the Canadian wilderness. Our focus is placed on experiences that lead
to personal growth and character development. Our understanding staff
help to guide our students through enriching experiences that allow
each individual to develop long-lasting attributes. These qualities
include responsibility, confidence, integrity, resilience, and the
ability to work with others; all of which, we feel, contribute to the
growth of one’s person.
The program begins at our Oakville Campus, where campers spend
valuable time with our instructors getting acquainted and prepared for
their trip to Rabbitnose Island, the location of our Outdoor Education
centre. The group will then travel north via coach to Lake Temagami,
approximately 500km north of Toronto. Once at the Lake, students and
staff will take a barge to Rabbitnose, which is situated on the North
Arm of the extremely picturesque Lake Temagami. Time is spent at the
island developing skills necessary for a three-day two-night canoe
trip. The region provides our students with some of Ontario’s most
pristine wilderness – ideal for exploring and canoe tripping.
Rabbitnose is home to our Main Lodge; constructed over 8o years ago,
it provides our students with a true taste of the area’s rich history.
Cabins for students and staff, the “trip-shed” (equipment storage),
activity centres, boathouse, and sauna complete the list of buildings
on the property.
The Canoe Guide is responsible for safely introducing students to the
idea of “living” outdoors in the Canadian wilderness at Appleby’s
McLaughlin Northern Campus on Lake Temagami. Reporting to the
Director, Outdoor Education, this position is designed to encourage
growth and development by enhancing healthy lifestyles through
participation opportunities and educational experiences.
Specific Accountabilities:
• Co-lead a group of campers ages 11 to 16 through a week-long
canoe-trip focused on outdoor experiences and learning
• Develop and deliver essential outdoor skills including canoeing and
camping while emphasizing teamwork and trust
• Instruct and lead specialized activities with campers
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with the Outdoor
Education procedures and policies as well as Appleby’s Mutual Respect
Policy
• Continuously build rapport with students, staff and volunteers
• Effectively utilize group and risk management skills, maturity and
role modeling to create a safe and supportive environment for
student-centered learning
• Manage and problem solve issues with campers and other staff
• Safely lead groups on both day and extended backcountry excursions
• Prepare meals, serve, properly store and thoroughly clean up after mealtime
• Properly maintain and store all equipment, instructional supplies etc.
Knowledge, Skills & Technical Ability:
• Applicants for this position should have completed minimum 2nd year
in a post-secondary education.
• Experienced outdoor guide, trained in all aspects of out-tripping
• Proven excellence in instructional abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Team oriented, motivational and creative
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Empathetic and patient
• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills
• Current holder of Wilderness Advanced First Aider (WAFA) or
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is required
• Current Bronze Cross and/or NLS certification is required
• Current Boat License (Pleasure Craft Operator) is an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License is an asset
• Have knowledge of (or have the ability to achieve) high level
certification in canoeing: ORCKA certifications and/or Paddle Canada
certifications in basic Canoeing/flat-water
Canoe Trip Schedule – Summer, 2015
July 26th to August 1st – International Students from Appleby’s Summer
ESL Program
August 10th to August 21st – Campers from Appleby’s Summer Camp Program
August 17th to August 21st –Campers from Appleby’s Summer Camp Program
Note: Lodging and transportation is included with dietary restrictions
accommodated. Campers and students travel with teachers and guides via
coach buses
Appleby College Outdoor Education provides the highest quality of
instruction to students in safe, risk-managed environments.
Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications. While all
applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for
interviews will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, a criminal record check is required.
Please apply online by Friday, May 22, 2015 to:
Human Resources, Appleby College
Web site: http://www.appleby.on.ca
