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Wilderness Guide Foundations Instructor (26:184)
@ Northern Lights College
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Overview
Northern Lights College is hiring a Guide Outfitter to instruct its Wilderness Guide Foundations course near Dawson Creek, running July 2 to July 26, 2027. The role covers classroom, field and hands-on training for future assistant hunting guides, with the instructor on site for the full program. Pay is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, with a long daily schedule during the course.
Pay:
$65–$75 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Teach classroom and field sessions for the Wilderness Guide Foundations course
- Train students in provincial legislation and safety
- Run the course as a working guide camp on site
- Prepare lunch and dinner for the instructor and students on class days
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of BC guide outfitting experience
- Demonstrated wilderness or guiding instruction experience
- Strong knowledge of provincial legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Valid CORE, PAL, Foodsafe, ATV/UTV, S100, chainsaw safety and Red Cross Remote First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them
- Valid driver's licence
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- 2026-11-08
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- 2026-11-09
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- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CORE, Possession Acquisition Licensing (PAL), Foodsafe Level 1, ATV/UTV Safety, S100 Fire Suppression, Basic Chainsaw Safety |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, Women, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Northern Lights College
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Term of App't: July 2 - July 26, 2027
Start date: July 2, 2027
Reporting to: Dean of WFTR/Continuing Education
Salary: | To be negotiated (depending on experience) $65.00 - $75.00/hour, plus 4% vacation pay. |
Description: | Northern Lights College is seeking a passionate and experienced Guide Outfitter who is willing to share their knowledge and experience and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of assistant hunting guides by instructing our Wilderness Guide Foundations course. This course was developed with Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) to provide foundational knowledge and field training for individuals entering BC's guide outfitting industry. The curriculum aligns with industry standards established by GOABC and incorporates applied instruction in provincial legislation, including the Wildlife Act, the Parks Act, and occupational safety requirements under WorkSafe BC. Through a combination of classroom instruction, field activities, and hands-on practical training, students will develop the technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and professional standards required to work safely and effectively in the guiding industry as assistant hunting guides. The course is delivered at an NLC facility near Dawson Creek with indoor and outdoor classroom space. The facility will operate as a working guide camp for the duration of the course; shelters and other camp materials will be supplied. The instructor will oversee the preparation of lunch and dinner on days when class is in session for themself and up to 20 students (ingredients for the meals are provided). The instructor will be required to stay on site with the students for the duration of the program. Separate living accommodations are provided. Expected Schedule: July 5 - 24: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm July 2, 3, 25 and 26: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Qualifications: | Required:
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NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
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