Algonquin Park Wilderness Canoe Guide - Toronto, Canada - Voyageur Quest

Voyageur Quest

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

is available to stay between trips or commutes. Staff and extended family discounts are available, as are
2024 ALGONQUIN PARK CANOE TRIP GUIDE

Position:
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Guide

Contracts:
Available from May to October

Type:
Part-time, Full-time,
or occasional

Terms:
Per diem wage plus tips, Lakeside accommodation, and more
(see below)

Organization:
Voyageur Quest

Location:
based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario

Voyageur Quest is looking for canoe guides to work 3 and 5-day canoe trips at the northwest corner of Algonquin Park for our 2024 spring/summer and/or fall season. In addition to having an exceptional canoe-tripping background, applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky, and local culture in front of an adult commercial and family market. Solid interpretative and program skills are essential. Our guides love to teach our guests about the wonders of Algonquin Park. Warmth and hospitality skills are essential.

Other Responsibilities include:

- packing-in and out trip food and group gear (cleaning and reporting repairs)
- inspiring, facilitating, teaching, leading and supervising our guests to ensure safety and wellbeing

Risk management
Administration trip reporting where applicable

Applicants should have the following certifications:

Swimming Certification
Bronze Cross/NL or Swift Water Rescue

Canoe Tripping

ORCKA or Paddle Canada certifications ideally Orcka CT our training can provide this for those eligible

All Canoe Guides must have:

Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment
Exceptionally strong canoetripping background preferably in a commercial setting
Clear and satisfactory criminal record background check
Driver's license is an asset

- a personal paddle, PFD, and tent for tripping
- comprehensive wilderness first aid kit

Contracts available from:

- **May to the beginning of September or

May to midOctober or
August to Fall

- full-time, part-time, or occasional basis.
- training in mid

Salary:

From $180 to $250 per day (as per ESA and commensurate with certifications and experience) PLUS tips

Other:

Lakeside shared cabin accommodation is available to stay between trips or commutes. Staff and extended family discounts are available, as are training supports.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 2-5 months

Pay:
$180.00-$250.00 per day

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule
Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Supplemental pay types:

Tips

Application question(s):

Have you paddled in Algonquin Park? Tell us about your canoetripping experience in general.
Have you been certified in wilderness first aid, swimming, and canoeing? Please list which ones.

Education: