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.
Wilderness Outdoor Youth Leader
Term: mid-June through August 2025
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 16:00
Wage: starting at $19/hour
Location: based from Outdoor Centre, travelling through Calgary and surrounding area
Contact: Lauren & Ranee, via this link
Deadline: 15 May 2025
Urban Outdoor Youth Leader
Term: mid-June through August 2025
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 16:00
Wage: starting at $17/hour
Location: based at Outdoor Centre, travelling through Calgary
Contact: Lauren & Ranee, via this link
Deadline: 15 May 2025
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: 1 April 2025
Bowness Paddling Instructor (on-call)
Term: May through October 2025
Hours: 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: 15 April 2025
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
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
Youth Climbing Instructor
Term: late-June through August 2025
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:00
Wage: starting at $20/hour
Location: Outdoor Centre climbing wall
Contact: Lauren & Ranee, via this link
Deadline: 15 May 2025
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: 1 September 2024 / ongoing
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
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: ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 1 October 2024 / ongoing
Customer Service Positions
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
Bowness Park Rental Staff
Term: mid-May through September 2025
Hours: Part time (10-25 hours/week), weekdays, evenings and weekends
Wage: $16-20 per hour
Location: Bowness Park
Contact: bownesssupervisor@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: Apply by 15 March for summer 2025 season, but applications will be accepted for future seasonal positions on an ongoing basis.
Other Positions
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
We are not currently hiring for the following positions:
Climbing Office Staff
Route-Setters
Bowness Staff (winter operations)
Youth Cross-Country Instructor
We will re-post when hiring for future seasons.
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