Work for the Outdoor Centre
Outdoor Centre Program Coordinator (Paddling and Cross Country)
Term: Permanent Full-time
Wage: see complete posting
Location: Calgary and surrounding area, some trips further
Contact: apply through UCalgary careers site
Deadline: 3 July 2024
Guiding/Instructional Positions
Paddling Instructor/Guide
Term: May through October 2024
Hours: part time or on call, weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings
Wage: $25-30 per hour, depending on certifications
Location: Calgary and surrounding area, some trips further
Contact: Patrick at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing for on-call staff
Bowness Park Paddling Instructor
Term: late April through October 2024
Hours: part time or on call, weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings
Wage: $21-25 per hour, depending on certifications
Location: Bowness Park lagoon and/or other Calgary waterfront areas
Contact: Rachel at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing for fall on-call staff
Rock/Alpine/Ski Guide or Apprentice
Term: ongoing
Hours: on call, weekdays, weekends, day and multi-day programs
Wage: $250-400 per day, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis and mountain National Parks
Contact: Brad at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Climbing Gym Instructor
Term: ongoing
Hours: part time, weekday mornings and evenings
Wage: $25-30 per hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall
Contact: Brad at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Hiking Guide / Trip Leader
Term: May through September 2024 with opportunity for future summer or winter employment
Hours: on call, weekdays, weekends, day and multi-day programs
Wage: $175-250 per day, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis and front ranges, some trips into Banff and other Parks
Contact: Rachel at hike@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Weekend Bike Repair Instructor
Term: March through November 2024
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 08:30-16:30
Wage: $300 per day
Location: Outdoor Centre Bike Shop
Contact: Brad at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Cross-Country Skiing Instructor
Term: late November 2024 through March 2025
Hours: part time or on call, weekends, some weekdays and evenings
Wage: $200-250 per day, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis region, Calgary or Banff
Contact: Patrick at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Customer Service Positions
Outdoor Centre Rental Shop Staff
Term: December 2023 through April 2024
Hours: Part time (10-25 hours/week), evenings and weekends
Wage: $16-20 per hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Rental Shop
Contact: outdoorgear@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Other Positions
15-Passenger Van Driver
Term: May through September 2024 / ongoing
Hours: Part time or on call, weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings
Wage: $18 per hour
Location: Calgary to various locations
Contact: Coordinators at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
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