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. Thank you for your interest in working with the Outdoor Centre.

Cross-Country Skiing Instructor

Term: late November 2025 through March 2026
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: ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 1 October 2025 / ongoing

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Paddling Instructor/Guide

Term: May through October 2025
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: ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing

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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: $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

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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: 1 February 2025 / ongoing

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Outdoor Centre Rental Shop Staff

Term: May through September 2025
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: 15 May for summer work / ongoing

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Climbing Office Staff

Term: late August 2025 through June 2026
Hours: Part time (5-15 hours/week), weekdays and weekends
Wage: $16-20 per hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Climbing Office
Contact: Sam at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 1 August 2025 / ongoing

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15-Passenger Van Driver

Term: May through September 2025 / 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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Route-Setter

Term: late August 2025 through June 2026
Hours: Part time, weekdays and weekends
Wage: $17-20 per hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Climbing/Bouldering Walls
Contact: Sam at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 1 August 2025 / ongoing

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We are not currently hiring for the following positions:
Bowness Paddling Instructor
Climbing Gym Instructor
Youth Climbing Instructor
Bowness Staff
Youth Cross-Country Instructor

We will re-post when hiring for future seasons.