Job Title
Raft Guide Valemount, BC 2025
Country
Canada
State
British Columbia
City
Valemount
Start Date
North Hemisphere Summer 25
1 years
Includes employee housing?
Yes
The position is
Full time
Important details about this position
Rafting season is from mid-May to September.
Majority of trips are run on the Fraser Float (Class 1) and Fraser Whitewater (Class 2-3). The Beaver River (Class 4) and Dore River (Class 4) are run for 3-4 weeks during the season depending on snow melt. Multi-day expedition trips on the Babine (Class 4) run in September, subject to bookings.
Our team consists of 4 guides. Ideal candidates can hold all three positions of a raft guide, safety kayak, or Class 4 driver so that the team can operate in a rotation. Minimum requirement includes 80 hour wilderness first aid, SRT Level 3. Assets include: Class 4 license, BCROA Senior Guide status. Stellar Descents also teaches private whitewater kayak and SUP instruction, with opportunities to obtain instruction certification through Stellar Descents.
There is lodging available close to the rafting base in glamping-style tents with access to an outdoor shower, outhouse, and outdoor kitchen. Guides also have the option to camp at this location in their own accommodation. Valemount also has indoor lodging rental options.
Valemount, BC is a small town that booms with mountain biking tourism in the summers and skiing/sledding in the winters. If you like the outdoors and don't like big crowds, you'll love it here.
Candidate Essentials
You must have the following to be considered for this job.
- 80 Hour Wilderness First Aid
- SRT Level 3
- Class 4 Drivers License (not required but recommended)
- Whitewater Rafting Experience
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