Work for the Outdoor Centre

The Outdoor Centre hires guides, instructors, and customer service staff each year. Some positions are hired seasonally, with a specific position closing date and term, while others hire to an on-call list on a continuous rolling basis. Positions are open to everyone legally eligible to work in Canada, and each position lists required certifications, experience, and other pre-requisites as applicable. Please read carefully and include certifications as listed in the position with your application. Thank you for your interest in working with the Outdoor Centre.

Youth Cross-Country Skiing Instructor

Term: November 2026 - March 2027
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 08:00-17:00
Wage: $18-25/hour, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis and Calgary ski trails
Contact: Ranee at outkids@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 2 November 2026

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Paddling Instructor/Guide

Term: May through October 2026
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: Chris at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing

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Climbing Gym Instructor

Term: September through June yearly
Hours: Weekdays, mostly morning/evening
Wage: $23-30/hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall
Contact: Sam at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing for on-call positions

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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

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Hiking & Snowshoeing Guide / Trip Leader

Term: ongoing
Hours: on call, weekdays, weekends, day and multi-day programs
Wage: $150-250 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

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Weekend Bike Repair Instructor

Term: March through November yearly
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 08:30-16:30
Wage: $300 per day
Location: Outdoor Centre Bike Shop
Contact: Brad at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing

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no postings open at this time

15-Passenger Van Driver

Term: May through September 2026 / ongoing
Hours: Part time or on call, weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings
Wage: $20 per hour
Location: Calgary to various locations
Contact: Rachel at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing

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