Outdoor Guide

guide, outdoor

Posted on August 05, 2026 by Employer detailsArctic Range Adventure

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Job details

• Location162 Titanium WayWhitehorse, YTY1A 0G1

• Work locationOn site

• Salary20.89 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week

• Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time

• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours

• Starts as early as 2026-11-01

• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

• vacancies8 vacancies

• SourceJob Bank #3638810

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Japanese

• Spanish

• Korean

Work site environment

• Outdoors

• Sightseeing

• Canada

Work setting

• Urban area

• Rural area

• Remote location

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

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 +

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

• Willing to travel cross-border

• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Willing to travel overnight

• Willing to travel regularly

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Physically demanding

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Standing for extended periods

• Walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Repetitive tasks

• Attention to detail

• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Flexibility

• Initiative

• Judgement

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Excellent written communication

• Dependability

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