Windigo Adventure

 

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Hiring:

 
 
 

Tour Leader and Adventure Guide


 

Group Leaders are responsible for the overall safe operation of vans, trailers and daily logistics for tours that operate throughout Western Canada and USA. Our guides are passionate and aim to craft experiences for guests to create an unforgettable vacation. Guides are encouraged to add their own personality to every experience. We are looking for motivated, energetic, customer-focused and hard-working individuals. 

Group Leaders will be operating tours representing different reputable and reliable sales partners. Guides will share our aligned values, a dedication to the people and the environment in all the places we work and recreate on. Group leaders who are passionate about travel, align to Windigo's values, and whole-heartedly want to work to create, innovate and deliver the vacations of a lifetime will thrive in this position. 

 

Daily Responsibilities include:

  • Safely driving a van with a maximum of 13 passengers with a tow-trailer filled with camping gear and luggage on a daily basis 

  • Facilitating group meals and cooking outdoors 

  • Managing group expenses and budgets, recording receipts, and handling large sums of money responsibly. 

  • Inspecting and maintaining all equipment and daily inspections of the van and trailer. 

  • Adhering to federal commercial driving regulations and working hours 

  • Delivering well researched cultural and historical information on each location visited 

  • Handling all customer dynamics, satisfaction, requests and complaints 

Accommodation will be provided for the duration of all tours, as well as a pre and post night. For accommodation between trips, we have a base in Canmore and in Vegas.

Qualifications

For Canadian Applicants:

  • Be at least 21 years old 

  • ​Class 4 Canadian Driver's License with a clean driving record 

  • Legal Canadian work eligibility 
    - First Aid certification with CPR/AED (minimum 16h)

  • Knowledge about the destination (Western Canada)

For American Applicants:

  • Be at least 23 years old

  • Valid First Aid & CPR certification

  • Valid Drivers License (CA and NY - CDL required)

  • At least 1 year or more of guiding experience

  • Knowledge of the destination (Lower 48)

 

Additional Information About Windigo Adventure

Our team of passionate explorers has been running tours in North America since 1996, leading travelers through its grand open spaces, massive mountain peaks, dense forests, pristine rivers and endless deserts.

We have been guiding groups and traveling the continent for more than twenty years. Our professional guides are always eager to share their love for the outdoors with fellow adventurers!