64322 – Outdoor sport and recreational guides
Lead statement
Outdoor sport and recreational guides organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests.
Main 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.
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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be required.
Example job titles
alpine guide · balloon pilot · canoeing guide · dogsledding guide · dude wrangler · fishing guide · hunting and fishing guide · mountaineering guide · hunting and fishing outfitter · rafting guide · whitewater rafting guide · hot air balloonist · hunting guide · mountain guide · trapping guide · outfitting guide · mountain climbing guide · outdoor guide · freshwater angling guide · hiking guide · winter camping guide · horseback riding guide · rock climbing guide · snowmobile operations guide · outfitter · dirigible pilot · airship pilot · zipline guide
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.00 | $20.89 | $30.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $19.03 | $23.00 |
| Quebec | $17.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $26.91 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.75 | $20.00 | $24.20 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $21.00 | $29.50 |
| British Columbia | $19.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.