Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Guide, Outdoor
Posted on April 10, 2025
by Arctic Range Adventure
208A Strickland Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2J8
Job Sector:
Hospitality, Event & Tourism
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 213
Duration: 10 calendar days (7 business days)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/yukon/whitehorse/979144302/guide-outdoor/
Job Description
Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- Operate off-road vehicles
- Plan trips
- Operate photographic and video equipment
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices
- Set up and take down camps
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
- Orienteering and/or survival
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Utilize microphones or other communication device to provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
- Sell souvenirs
- Resolve itinerary and other problems
- Provide information on tipping customs, currency exchange rates, metric conversion and other details
- Ensure and monitor luggage transfers
- Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
- Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
- Confirm transportation and accommodation reservations
- Co-ordinate recreation activities
- Assist clients with check-in procedures for accomodation and/or transportation
- Attend to international border crossings
- Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups
- Collect administration or entrance fees
- Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments
- Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
Experience and specialization
Type of guide
- Step-on local guide
- On-site local guide
- Meet and greet local guide
- Escorted group travel guide
- Escorted individual travel guide
- Driver-guide, local
- Tour Director
- Walking tour guide
Tours focus
- Historical sites
- Bus tours
- Walking tours
Number of tours guided
- 10 tours and +
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program