Whitewater Rafting Guide

Chinook Rafting

  • Banff, AB
  • Published on November 26, 2025
  • Deadline: December 24, 2025

Full-Time  |  Seasonal

Location; Banff, AB T1L 1E3


  • Work location On site
  • Salary $22.00 to $30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 60 hours per week
  • Overtime required, Day, Weekend, On call
  • Start date: 2026-04-21
  • Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • 6 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3450786

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
  • Operate and maintain watercraft
  • Plan trips
  • Operate communication (including emergency) devices
  • Maintain equipment
  • Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
  • Address customers’ complaints or concerns
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Train or assist in the training of other workers
  • Leading/instructing groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Boat Handling Course Certificate

Experience and specialization

Guide specialization

  • Rafting

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Gratuities

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • In/on water
  • Wet/damp

How to Apply

Job Bank #3450786

By email

hiring@chinookrafting.com


How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?