{"id":315,"date":"2025-07-10T17:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T21:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/become-a-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:53:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:53:37","slug":"become-a-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/become-a-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Devenir-guide-photo-principale.jpg&apos;);background-position:61% 79%;background-size:cover;\"  class=\"page-title  alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-acf-page-title-is-layout-constrained has-background\" class=\"wp-block-acf-page-title\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group page-title__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"is-style-h2 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-white-color\">Become a guide<\/h1><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-rounded\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Devenir-guide-rejoins-l_aventure.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1365 size-square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Devenir-guide-rejoins-l_aventure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Devenir-guide-rejoins-l_aventure-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.387), 1.25em);\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Join the adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Windigo, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">guiding is at the heart of our trips<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you love the outdoors, have an adventurous spirit, strong leadership, great organizational skills and are eager to take on challenges? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look no further, we are made to work together!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-primary-darker-color has-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0bd92952cccb9c0605b761f8e82ae18f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f374a517 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Guiding at Windigo, it&#8217;s&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52f4c923 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box col-md-6 col-lg-3 has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/stars-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:130px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h5\">Providing a 5-star service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box col-md-6 col-lg-3 has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/compass.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h5\">Living grandiose adventures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box col-md-6 col-lg-3 has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hiking.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-417\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h5\">Discovering North America<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box col-md-6 col-lg-3 has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81423f52 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/campfire.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-421\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h5\">Making enriching encounters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Interested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>You must:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-bullet color-blue\">\n<li>be 21 or older (23 to guide in the USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a class 4B driving license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a clean driving record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a valid first aid certificate of at least 20 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/become-a-guide-apply\/\">I&#8217;m going for it!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Deviens Guide pour Windigo !\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-BQ5Ek4k2rU?list=PLEsSxpL_Og7SKEsCTGEyHZ-AED-Q35Pde\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrevue avec nos guides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-lg-10 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the minimum age to guide at Windigo?<\/summary>\n<p>You must be at least 21 years old to guide in Canada, 23 in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>In which country\/region can I guide?<\/summary>\n<p>Several criteria such as your nationality, knowledge of the destinations and your language skills will influence where you will be called upon to guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We operate trips throughout North America, with the bulk of our volume taking place in Western Canada, Western USA, Eastern Canada, Yukon and Alaska.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What type of trips could I expect to guide?<\/summary>\n<p>Camping \u2013 hotel \u2013 cycling tours \u2013 high-end luxury tours \u2013 all with an outdoor component focused on hiking and wildlife viewing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>If I am hired, how long does the work period extend over?<\/summary>\n<p>Depending on your availability and knowledge of the destination, the season runs from April to October with the bulk of the volume between June and September.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What kind of workload should I expect for a first season?<\/summary>\n<p>Planning is based on availability, trip type, guide capabilities, and logistical realities. Guides who wish to do so can expect to work a full season of 60 to 90 days. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a specific driving license? If so, do I need it to apply? <\/summary>\n<p>Yes, you will need a driver&#8217;s license that allows you to drive vehicles that can accommodate up to 24 passengers. This may be a Class 4B, Class 4, or Class F license, depending on the province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to have it at the time of hiring, but you do need <strong>a clean driving record<\/strong> and you must obtain the license <strong>at least 1 month before the start of the season<\/strong>. Keep in mind that in some provinces, obtaining this class of license can take up to 12 weeks. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a first aid course to guide? If so, which one? <\/summary>\n<p>You need a minimum of 20 hours of first aid training including CPR level A training. For camping trips we require a minimum of 40 hours in remote areas and on some trips it is mandatory to have an 80 hour first responder.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you sponsor my visa to come and work in Canada?<\/summary>\n<p>No, you must obtain your own visa and be authorized to work in Canada or the United States to come and work for us. A working holiday visa is usually the quickest and easiest way.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a cell phone?<\/summary>\n<p>Absolutely! We&#8217;ll give you a fixed amount per trip to cover your business phone use.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay for my food?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Windigo will provide meal allowances during and after the trip depending on the logistics of the trip. This amount may vary from one trip to another. However, we do not cover your food expenses while you are not on tour.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to provide money to cover travel expenses?<\/summary>\n<p>No. The guide will receive the necessary funds before the start of the trip to cover all trip expenses.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay for my flight to get to the starting point of the trip?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Windigo covers the positioning costs from major centers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to have my own liability insurance?<\/summary>\n<p>No, guides working for Windigo are covered by general liability insurance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any other questions? 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