Outdoor sport and recreational guides

NOC

64322

organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests.

Full NOC Description

Outdoor sport and recreational guides organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests. They are employed by private companies and resorts or may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Plan itinerary for trip or expedition and arrange transportation or transport individuals or group to site

Assemble and inspect necessary equipment and supplies, such as camping gear, hot air balloon, rafts, life jackets, fishing tackle and food

Lead or escort individuals or groups and advise on safety and emergency measures, techniques and the use of equipment

Provide instruction for activities such as canoeing, rafting and mountain climbing

Advise on specific laws and regulations for activities such as hunting, fishing and boating

Follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations

Provide first aid in emergency situations

May prepare meals for group and set up camp.

Also Known As

canoeing guide
dude wrangler
fishing guide
hot air balloonist
hunting guide

mountain climbing guide

outdoor guide

outfitter

rafting guide

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Knowledge of a particular terrain or body of water, demonstrated ability in the guided activity and relevant licences and certifications are required for employment in this group.

Hot air balloon pilots require completion of 10 hours of ground school, 16 hours of pilot-in-command experience and a Balloon Pilot Licence issued by Transport Canada. Additional hours of pilot-in-command experience may be required by some employers.

Certification in first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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18.2%

Female

81.8%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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33.3%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

25.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

8.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

33.3%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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36.4%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

N/A

63.6%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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54.50%

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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