Tour Leader / Adventure Guide
- Contract
Company Description
WINDIGO AVENTURE, the North American leader in small group adventure tours is looking for dedicated tour leaders and guides. Windigo has been operating small group adventure tours in Canada and the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii since 1996.
On our trips, outdoor activities take centre stage. We definitely include a good dose of cultural exploration and culinary experiences but we mainly focus on being actively immersed in nature whether it be hiking, biking, kayaking, ski touring, snowmobiling or dog sledding, all the while keeping an eye out for wildlife.
From high end trips to cost effective camping experiences, Windigo has been offering off the beaten-path itineraries to an international clientele for more than 20 years.
Job Description
MISSION
Master of minutia, logistical guru, our tour leaders and guides will assume the following tasks:
- Lead small groups of 10-12 travelers
Drive a 15 passenger van with a trailer in tow
Provide local knowledge about the areas we visit
Manage budgets
Solve problems
Plan and prepare gourmet outdoor meals
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Be 21 years old or older
Valid class 4 licence or equivalent
Clean driver’s abstract
Have a valid first aid certification (minimum of 16hrs or 40hrs according to the type of trip)
Be an experience outdoor enthusiast and knowledgeable about Canada and/or the USA
Leadership experience
Additional Information
ATTRIBUTES
Outdoor enthusiast
Leadership
Resourcefulness
Great at planning and organizing
Hard working and cool under pressure
Speak English or French (both languages is an asset but not mandatory)
We are also looking for candidate that speak German, Italian or Spanish.