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Outdoor Guide
Employer
CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer AdventuresDate Posted
June 24, 2026Languages
English-
Location Banff, AB
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Earnings $450.00 to $585.00 daily (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 40 to 44 hours per week
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Position Seasonal Full Time
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Vacancies 15  Vacancies
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Closing Date Jul 15, 2026
Employer
CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dangerous
- Wet/damp
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Ski - alpine
Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- Plan trips
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
- Orienteering and/or survival
- Set up emergency shelters
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Participate in programs to forecast and control avalanches in mountainous terrain
- Coaching
- Follow directions and read map
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- Level 1 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
- Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
- Ski Guide Certificate
Equipment and machinery experience
Safety equipment
Guide specialization
- General outdoors guiding
- Mountain climbing
Specialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Risk management
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
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Interest Codes
- SOCIAL
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Interest in speaking to provide instruction for activities such as canoeing, rafting and mountain climbing; and to advise on emergency and safety measures and specific regulations concerning hunting, fishing and boating
- METHODICAL
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Interest in co-ordinating information to plan itineraries for trips and expeditions; to arrange transportation; and to follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in handling to assemble equipment and supplies such as camping gear, rafts, life jackets, fishing tackle and food; and in transporting individuals and groups to sites; may prepare meals for groups and set up camps
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