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Interpretive Hiking Lead Guide - Summer Contract Position
A seasonal guide with the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation, guides clients to the world renowned fossil sites known collectively as the Burgess Shale. We guide to two of the sites, both of which are situated in Yoho National Park: The Mt. Stephen Trilobite beds and the Walcott Quarry.
Lectures and interpretive presentations on geoscience, bioscience, and evolution are provided by the guide enroute to the fossil site(s).
The position is that of an independent contractor with work beginning in June and ending late-September. Guides do not have to make themselves available for the entire season but preference will be given to candidates who are available for the entire season.
Remuneration
$475 for the Walcott Quarry hike (22kms; 9-13 hour work day)
$360 for the Mt Stephen Trilobite Beds hike (8kms; 7-9 hour work day)
Contract Period
June 8 – Mid-September (annually)
Job Requirements
- Be physically fit and able to lead a group of 12 hikers in the mountains, 12 hours a day for multiple days in a row.
- Be enthusiastic and outgoing.
- Minimum of a Geoscience, Bioscience, or Environmental Science undergraduate degree.
- Minimum of a valid Standard First Aid / CPR-C certification.
- Minimum of an Apprentice Hiking Guide certificate attained through the Interpretive Guides Association (IGA) or be willing to attain the certification before the start of the hiking season.
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- Minimum of an ACMG Assistant Hiking Guide certificate.
- Must be a member in good standing with either the IGA or the ACMG
- Willingness to attend a 2-day training session in June in Field, BC (at a lower per diem rate).
- Willingness to tail guide for 2 days at a lower per diem rate at the beginning of the season prior to becoming a lead guide. In other words, willingness to shadow a lead guide to learn the role.
- Willingness to wear a uniform that clearly identifies the guide as working for the BSGF.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Knowledge of the geology and botany of the Rocky Mountains.
- Knowledge of the paleontology of the Burgess Shale.
- Must possess valid provincial medical insurance or equivalent coverage.
- Must have own vehicle for commuting to and from Field and to the trail head.
- Must have a cell phone with a plan.
Our ideal candidate
- Is an outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about geoscience, bioscience, and evolution, and would like to share that knowledge with others.
- Possesses practical mountain sense attained through many backcountry and wilderness mountain trips.
- Possesses a 90-120 hour Wilderness First Aid or Non Urban Emergency Care certificate.
- Has Professional Interpreter IGA certification or full ACMG Hiking Guide certification.
- Has previous guiding experience, preferably in a mountain setting.
- Has previous industry experience as a geologist, biologist, ecologist, etc.
How to Apply
Please send resumes, cover letters, and two work references to [email protected].
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.