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Canadian Prairie Outfitters LLC is a U.S. based company offering goose and duck hunting trips to clients in Saskatchewan. We are looking to hire a Waterfowl Scout to explore our hunting zones to locate ducks and geese and liaise with local landowners and guides in preparation for our hunting trips for our clients.
The position is temporary and will coincide with our hunting season from August 20, 2017 to November 11, 2017. The Waterfowl Scout will be required to assist clients as required during each tour, seven days per week. However, it is anticipated that the work-week will be 60 hours per week, with an hourly wage of USD$15 per hour. Overtime will be paid in accordance with employment legislation. Our trips will be conducted within approximately an 80km radius of Montmartre, Saskatchewan. Overnights will be at our lodge located at NW15-14-09, RM of Chester 125.
Specific responsibilities of the position will include:
-Identify landowners and acquire permission to hunt on their land
-Plan itinerary for the trip and arrange for transportation for the clients (hunters)
-Advise clients on hunting regulations in Saskatchewan
-Escort clients by vehicle and foot to reach hunting areas
-Scout and explore hunting zones to locate ducks and geese
-Skin, clean and prepare harvested ducks and geese
-Communicate location of birds to hunting guides
-Maintain hunting equipment
In order to fulfill the requirements of the position, the following skills and experience are required:
-Previous experience as a hunting guide
-Excellent knowledge of and ability to recognize different waterfowl species
-Advanced duck and goose calling skills
-Sophisticated sense of direction and knowledge of Saskatchewan hunting zones
-Interpersonal and oral communication skills
-Demonstrated ability to understand our clients' requirements on each, and adapt trip schedules accordingly.
Canadian Prairie Outfitters is registered at 3883 Rumsey Drive, Trappe, MD 21673 USA.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Prepare fish and game for shipping
- Orienteering skills
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Maintain equipment
Specific Skills
- Advise on safety and regulations
- Set up and take down camps
- Set up emergency shelters
- Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
- Prevent legislation violations
- Prepare meals
- Plan trips
- Handle complaints
- Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
- Assemble camping gear and supplies
Guide Specializations
- Hunting (firearms)
- General outdoors guiding
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