Interpretive Guide, Columbia Icefield

As an Interpretive Guide, you will educate and help create lasting memories for every guest that comes to the Columbia Icefield.

The starting salary for this position is $18.00 per hour.

This position begins May 3, and runs until October 13, 2025.

• $19.00 per day housing and meals (based on double occupancy)

• An end-of-season retention bonus of up to $1.00 for every regular hour worked once you complete your full original contract.

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe

• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location

• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!

• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit's lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences.

• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends.

• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources

• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world's most beautiful and iconic National Park

• Delivering exceptional interpretive information to guests from around the world

• Providing guests with a guided tour experience on our Athabasca Glacier in a vehicle or at the Skywalk. Can be anywhere from a 30 minute to 2-hour tour.

• Rotating through various interpretive stations.

• Performing 10 - 15-minute presentations to large groups

• Being proactive with maintenance issues and safety concerns

• Helping load and unload shuttle buses when needed.

• Reporting safety issues to the Manager and Supervisor in a timely manner

• Validating tickets and sales as guests arrive to the attraction

• Distributing Audio Tours to guests

• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the entire attraction

• Other duties as assigned by your employer.

• Organization and time management skills are a must, but a passion for making a difference for each guest is the most important aspect of this position!

• Able to stay busy and always seek out the next task.

• Energetic individuals with a passion for the mountains and everything about the area!

• Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment.

• Able to work both independently and in our team-based environment.

• A fantastic sense of humor as well as a friendly, mature, energetic personality

• Charismatic and comfortable with speaking to large groups

• Previous interpretive guiding experience an asset

• Able to stand and work outside in varying mountain weather conditions (snow, rain, wind, hail) for the entire duration of an 8-hour shift.

• Commitment to becoming an interpretive expert and ambassador through the completion of a 4-day interpretive training program (provided upon starting employment)

• Guest service-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences.

• Class 5 Canadian driver's license (with clean abstract) an asset but not required.

• Ability to think on the fly and outside the box to solve problems with a positive attitude.

• Must meet Pursuit grooming and appearance standards.

• To honor our commitment to be "Always Honest" all employees must consent to a criminal record check.

• Standard First-Aid or higher an asset