Outdoor sport and recreational guides
Outdoor sport and recreational guides organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
ON, QC, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- 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.
Qualifications
- checkKnowledge 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.
- checkHot 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.
- checkCertification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for outdoor sport and recreational guides (NOC 64322) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about outdoor sport and recreational guides in Ontario: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Outdoor sport and recreational guides mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 64%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 15%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 8%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 72% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations24% of outdoor sport and recreational guides work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.28% of outdoor sport and recreational guides are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 24% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for outdoor sport and recreational guides (NOC 64322) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about outdoor sport and recreational guides in Quebec: Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Outdoor sport and recreational guides mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 49%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 22%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations19% of outdoor sport and recreational guides work all year, while 81% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.18% of outdoor sport and recreational guides are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for outdoor sport and recreational guides (NOC 64322) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about outdoor sport and recreational guides in British Columbia: Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Outdoor sport and recreational guides mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 56%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 18% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations12% of outdoor sport and recreational guides work all year, while 88% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.45% of outdoor sport and recreational guides are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Atlantic Immigration Program
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Northland Properties
6 active roles · North Vancouver, BC · Revelstoke, BC
MEC
4 active roles · North Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB
YMCA BC
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Alterra
2 active roles · Blue Mountains, ON
City of Campbell River
2 active roles · Campbell River, BC
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
2 active roles · Sun Peaks, BC
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Coordinating
to organize and conduct trips and expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventures, tourists and resort guests
Social Perceptiveness
to recognize verbal and non-verbal cues from participants for additional instruction, encouragement or support
Multitasking
to keep participants informed, entertained and motivated while communicating with team members and external contacts, such as rescue services or suppliers
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to provide instructions for activities, such as canoeing, rafting and mountain climbing
Collaboration
to communicate with participants, park rangers and other authorities to ensure safe conditions and smooth events or activities
Knowledge in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness
to understand various recreational and fitness activities to plan trips or expeditions that are enjoyable and suitable for different fitness levels and interests
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