Ocean Kayak Guide
| Type: | Contract |
| Experience: | Entry & Advanced Level |
| Term: | Contract, Summer position (20-40 hrs a week)- starting from May 15th until Labour Day with possible extension until Thanksgiving Monday |
| Location: | Halifax , Nova Scotia, Canada |
We are NOW accepting applications. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, customer-oriented adventure guide who loves to share his/her/their passion, experience and knowledge with our clients.
Job Description:
Would you deliver an unforgettable, WOW outdoor recreation experience for customers? We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, customer-oriented adventure & Ocean Kayak Guide who loves to share his/her/their passion, experience and knowledge with our clients.
As an Ocean Kayak Guide. the ideal candidate is required to perform the following:
- Guide ocean kayak tours and provide instruction;
- Guide coastal hiking ecotours of McNabs Island,
- Facilitate overnight glamping and camping;
- Regular administration duties.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Candidate is expected to have the following experiences and certifications to be considered for the above position:
- Applicants must have advanced level of written and spoken English. Other languages are an asset.
- Must have Paddle Canada Certification or Equivalent, or have minimum 1 -2 years sea kayaking experience and register for PC certification;
- Must have valid first aid certification – ideally marine or Wilderness & Remote 1st Aid. There will be an opportunity to obtain this certification;
- Must have WHMIS certificate; or be able to obtain prior to the start date of employment;
- Must have VHF radio operator certificate; or be able to obtain prior to the start date of employment;
- Must be familiar with sea kayak navigation (day and night);
- Must have knowledge & experience in self & assisted rescues;
- Knowledge about coastal and marine ecology;
- Experience guiding and leading sea kayak tours;
- Experience leading small group of 6-12 people in an outdoor adventure setting;
- Experience with office administration duties such as opening and closing cash, filing and other regular office admin duties as assigned;
- Experience handling customer complaints;
- Familiar with online adventure booking system such as Checkfront or willing to learn;
- Experience in adventure tourism sales & marketing;
- Always aims to provide an unforgettable WOW adventure experience for customers;
- Must be able to lift or haul up to 25 kg on a regular basis and to perform an assisted rescue;
- Class 5 driver’s license an asset.
How to apply: Please send your resume, cover letter & two references in one Pdf or Word format to admin@kayakhalifax.com. Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet or will obtain the above qualifications.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Start Dates:
May/June/July
End Date:
Labour Day with with possible extension to Thanksgiving
We would like to thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for interview will be contacted by phone and/or email.