Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Driver and Adventure Guide
Location: Chase, BC
Employment Type: Seasonal (Through September)Wage: $24–$28/hr based on experience, certifications, and skills
Schedule: Full-time or part-time; availability on Fridays/Saturdays
Overview
The Shuswap Adventure Park is seeking an outstanding individual to join our team as a driver and adventure guide
Formerly known as TreeTop Flyers Zipline, the new Shuswap Adventure Park name reflects the growing range of attractions, experiences, and adventures already being offered and those planned for the future. This position is employed and administered by the Chase Chamber & Visitor Centre.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, interacting with visitors, transporting them safely, and helping create memorable experiences for guests from around the world.
As a Driver/Adventure Guide, you'll play a key role in ensuring tours and attractions operate safely, efficiently, and professionally while mentoring younger staff and helping guests feel welcome and confident throughout their adventure. You'll be transporting our zipline guests from our base to the top of the canyon in our amazing RHD manual 14 passenger Van. You will also help deliver experiences on the ziplines, the 100' Screaming Eagle Swing, and the 50' Tower Jump while serving as an ambassador for both Shuswap Adventure Park and the Chase community.
What You’ll Do
- Drive guests to and from the tour site (Class 4 license required)
- Operate and oversee the park's zipline experiences, 100-foot Giant Swing, and 50-foot Tower Jump (Training provided)
- Conduct daily safety inspections, equipment checks, and operational documentation
- Assist with site maintenance, trail upkeep, and facility improvements
- Provide visitor information and local tourism recommendations during tours and at the Adventure Park base area
- Assist with guest check-in, waivers, harness fitting, and safety briefings
- Create or contribute content for social media, marketing, website updates, and promotional campaigns during quieter periods
- Support special events, group bookings, and community tourism initiatives throughout the season
We’re Looking for People Who
- Have strong leadership and communication skills
- Enjoy working outdoors and with the public
- Are dependable, safety-focused, and professional
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Are comfortable working at heights and in an active outdoor environment
- Are physically capable of hiking trails multiple times per day and working on uneven terrain
- Are willing to help create exceptional guest experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid BC Class 4 Driver's Licence
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
- First Aid certification
- Experience in tourism, recreation, guiding, transportation, outdoor leadership, customer service, or similar fields
- Experience working at heights, with ropes, climbing systems, challenge courses, or other adventure tourism activities is an asset
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable hiking on uneven terrain multiple times per day
- Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and navigate trails for extended periods
- Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs)
- Comfortable working at heights and assisting guests in an active outdoor environment
- Sufficient upper-body strength and mobility to perform safety procedures, equipment handling, and emergency response tasks
Schedule & Compensation
- Starting wage of $24 per hour
- Up to $28.00 per hour for candidates with a valid Class 4 license, manual transmission experience, and previous adventure tourism or leadership experience
- We are open to both full-time and part-time Lead Adventure Guides. If you already have another position and are looking to supplement your income with 2–3 days per week in a fun and active outdoor environment we'd love to have you.
- Scheduling will be developed collaboratively to balance operational needs and staff availability wherever possible.
Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Class 4 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
