Mt Seymour Resorts,Snowshoe Guide Jobs in Canada

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.

• 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!

• 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)

• 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

• 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!