Closing on: Jul 8, 2027
Posted on July 8, 2026
Job Description
Outdoor Guide
Employer details – CMH Heli – Skiing and Summer Adventures
Job details
- Location – 112 1 St E, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0/217 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1J6
- Work location – On site
- Salary – $450.00 to $585.00 daily (To be negotiated) / 40 to 44 hours per week
- Terms of employment – Seasonal employment/Full time
- Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
- Starts as early as: 2026-11-15
- End date: 2027-05-15
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits.
- 15 vacancies
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dangerous
- Wet/damp
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Ski – alpine
Responsibilities/Tasks
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
- Plan trips
- Operate communication (including emergency) devices
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
- Orienteering and/or survival
- Set up emergency shelters
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Participate in programs to forecast and control avalanches in mountainous terrain
- Coaching
- Follow directions and read map
Credentials
Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- Level 1 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
- Level 2 avalanche, Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Training
- Ski Guide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Safety equipment
Guide specialization
- General outdoors guiding
- Mountain climbing
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Risk management
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Support for newcomers and refugees
- Support for youths
- Support for Indigenous people
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
cmhheliskiing@careerapply.ca
By mail
217 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1J6
What you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
- Proof of the requested certifications
- References attesting experience
Employment Terms
Seasonal Employment
Education Requirement
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience Requirement
3 years to less than 5 years
Language Requirement
English
Target Groups
Indigenous people, Vulnerable youth, Newcomers are encouraged to apply.
Work Hours Per Week
40-44 hours week