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Duration - 5 Month Contract (with possible extension and promotion into Director role)
Start Date - April 30th 2012
Salary - $90.00 - $160.00/day
At Lunatic Adventures, we bring over 10 years of remote wilderness guiding experience together with a strong respect for our natural environment; providing a truly unique and intimate tripping experience for each individual client we serve. Each trip is coupled with the promotion of self sufficiency, confidence, and respect for our natural world. Our southern Ontario base, selection of wilderness tripping equipment, and the meals we outfit our clients with, are true testament to our vision. With 90% of our infrastructure being portable yurts powered by renewable resources and a strong by local philosophy; Lunatic Adventures Inc has a very small footprint on its surrounding environment, truly practicing what we teach.
We're pleased to offer a position of Wilderness Trip Leader for the 2012 tripping season. The successful candidate MUST have experience working and facilitating in the outdoor industry, and or summer camp field. Our guided trips range in length from a casual 3 day Algonquin, to an intensive 21 day whitewater expedition. Our clientele are keen adventurers where many have spent years travelling in the remote settings with our organization. It's a true testament to the quality of our staff and our organizations that a large percentage of our clientele are either referred or are returning campers. The age of our trippers on our youth trips, and summer camps range from 11 to 16 years of age. We also offer a variety of school, adult and family trips for the adventurous spirit.
Compensation will depend on the qualification of the successful candidate. Accommodation can be made available if required, and will reflect on your salary. As a trip leader, you will be required to organize, pack, and facilitate your own trip. Trip leaders with experience working in remote areas will be preferred.
Qualifications - All related certifications MUST be current.
Basic Qualifications and Experience
Wilderness First Responder
ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3 - or comparable certification
ORCKA Moving Water Level 1 - or comparable certification
Valid Police Check
Class "G" Drivers License
Proficient in map and compass navigation
Documented experience leading remote wilderness trips
Experience working with youth in a wilderness context
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Valid and current trip log of a minimum of 25 nights totaling 500km
Minimum 1 Year experience working in related field
Preferred (for possible contact extension and promotion into full time Director role)
ORCKA Moving Water Instructor - or comparable certification
ORCKA Canoe Tripping Instructor
Swift Water Rescue Technician Level 2
NLS
Class "F" Drivers License
Valid and current trip log of a minimum of 50 nights totaling 1000km
Documentation of solo tripping experience
Minimum 3 Years experience working in related field
Personal Attributes
Flexible to various working conditions
Passion for the care and education of our environment
Knowledge of no trace camping procedures
Skilled in wilderness survival techniques
Strong behavioral management skills
Knowledgeable of various facilitation methods
Open, approachable character
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work well in a team environment
Motivated to work independently and take initiative
Access to a vehicle
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with absolute deadline of December 21st. Please submit resume and cover letter to
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and write Wilderness Trip Leader in the subject line. An application will be emailed to you upon receipt.
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