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Rafting Guide

Employer

Rocky Mountain Raft Tours

Date Posted

March 25, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Banff, AB
  • Earnings $20.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 30 to 45 hours per week
  • Position Seasonal Full Time
  • Vacancies 4  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Apr 15, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Rocky Mountain Raft Tours

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • In/on water
  • All weather conditions

Work setting

Rowing

Tasks

  • Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
  • Operate and maintain watercraft
  • Operate communication (including emergency) devices
  • Maintain equipment
  • Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Administer first aid in emergency situations
  • Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Guide specialization

  • General outdoors guiding
  • Rafting

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Other benefits

Free parking available


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Rafting Guide is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides
SOCIAL

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

Interest in co-ordinating information to plan itineraries for trips and expeditions; to arrange transportation; and to follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations

OBJECTIVE

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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