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Western Canyoning Adventure & Banff Canyoning hiring page

At WCA we are driven by:

  • Adventure with Purpose: Exploring untouched canyons, preserving their beauty, and inspiring respect for nature.
  • Empowerment Through Experience: Helping clients and team members achieve their potential, while fostering curiosity, embracing challenges, and creating safe, unforgettable journeys for all skill levels.
  • Diversity and Collaboration: Building a strong, united team that celebrates varied backgrounds and thrives together.

Join us to explore, protect, and grow in the spirit of adventure!

In 2025 we are looking for :

– We have a full team of Pro-Guides in the Rockies & the Okanagan for 2025 summer but are always looking for talented and fully certified individuals as we are growing. 

Assistant – Trainee position: We’ve received a high volume of applications for 2025 and are no longer accepting new submissions at this time.

Please check back for updates on opportunities for 2026, or follow us on social media to stay informed!

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Please read carefully

We receive many applications, and it means a lot to us! We want to thank everyone for their interest in working with us – seeing the team grow with such quality individuals is one of the ways we gauge the success of the business.

Unfortunately, it is quite difficult for us to respond to everyone who applies to us via email, and we instead ask you to kindly follow the easy application process detailed below.

Pro-Guides

The pro-guide is capable to lead on his own a group from 2 to 8 participants depending on the difficulty of the canyon route. They already possess the specific technical skills for leading canyoning trips and only requires training for the specific region /canyons.

Qualifications requirements:

      • Canyon Guide certification:
        • We accept most canyoning professional certifications (ACA, CGI, NZOIA, IcoPro, European certifications, etc.).
        • We require the equivalent of the ACA Lead Pro-Canyon Guide certification.
      • Minimum of 1 full season of canyon guiding experience is preferred.
      • Valid minimum 80-hour wilderness first aid certification.
      • Swift water rescue certification (if not included in your canyoning certification).
      • Valid driver’s license.

Personal qualities:

      • Highly motivated and eager to learn and share knowledge.
      • Understand that guiding is not about being the hero, but about facilitating an incredible experience for participants, allowing them to achieve something unique.
      • Comfortable living outdoors and being mobile.

Application Process

  1. Fill out this quick Google form
  2. If you qualify, you will receive the full job description. Please read it carefully, ensure you agree with everything, and note down any questions.
  3. You will be invited for an interview with one of our lead guides.
  4. If successful, you will receive a contract.

Trainee – Assistant Guide

The trainee position is typically not a full-time role. As a trainee, you are welcome to join any tours as a volunteer for training purposes. You will be paid when we need extra hands due to larger groups or when guides need additional support. This position is ideal for those who aspire to become professional guides, offering a way to build your skills. Depending on your initial experience and commitment, some trainees progress to Level 2 guide within 1 to 3 season.

Qualification Requirements:

      • No prior certifications are required even though some minimum skills in other outdoor disciplines are expected (some group management, some awareness in mountain enviroment, etc.) .
      • During the season, you may be asked to complete a first aid course and pass an in-house canyon-specific assessment if you demonstrate the necessary skills and there is a need for full assistant guides.
      • You may be able to pass your level 2 with enough initial skills and commitment

Personal Qualities:

      • Highly motivated, with a keen desire to learn and share knowledge.
      • Understands that guiding is about facilitating memorable experiences for clients, not about being the center of attention.
      • Realistic about the journey to becoming a full canyon pro-guide, which typically takes a minimum of 2 years, even for the most skilled individuals.
      • Comfortable with mobility and outdoor living.

Application Process

    1. Fill out a quick Google form.
    2. If you qualify, you will be invited for a brief interview with one of our lead guides.
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Guides Testimonial

They are or were part of the team and tell us why:

Opportunities

If you’re joining our team, you’re likely passionate about exploration and the sport. Here are some side recreational projects WCA members would love to involve the right people in: