Careers at Slipstream

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Teach. Lead. Inspire.  

Hiring Wilderness First Aid Instructors!

Are you a first aid geek who loves the outdoors? Would you like to be? If you’ve got an inner child who enjoys play, thrive working with people, and want a meaningful way to share knowledge, a career with Slipstream First Aid could be your next big adventure.

We’re currently recruiting Wilderness First Aid Instructors in British Columbia and Alberta. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to transition into teaching first aid outdoors, Slipstream offers a unique blend of flexible work, strong community, and purpose-driven teaching.

Toys, treats, and fun (why work with Slipstream?)

  • Flexible schedule, leaving you time for your own outdoor adventures.
  • More than just work – it’s a lifestyle choice.
  • Supportive, experienced, and fun co-workers.
  • Competitive pay: $200–$280 per day.

The hurdles you have to hop-skip-jump over

  • Complete our exciting Slipstream Advanced Wilderness First Aid course.
  • Have professional outdoor experience (guide, park warden, instructor, etc.). Retired professionals are welcome, provided you have at least 5 years of relevant outdoor experience.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and people skills.
  • Be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Communicate confidently in English (it doesn’t have to be perfect!); additional languages are an asset.
  • Create lesson plans and bring learning to life.
  • Own a reliable vehicle (yes, your 2007 Volkswagen counts).
  • Stay engaged in professional development through opportunities such as the Wilderness Medical Society, Wilderness Risk Management Conference, or other wilderness medicine/education events.
  • Hold certifications such as EMR (preferred), Advanced First Aid (or equivalent 80-hour workplace program), Outdoor Emergency Care, NLS, Paramedic, RN, or MD – all considered strong assets.

How to start the fun thing

To apply, send a cover letter and 2-page résumé to info@wildernessfirstaid.ca. Please include:

  • Home address and cell number
  • Details of your first aid experience and training
  • Summary of guiding and/or outdoor professional work (mandatory)
  • Your recreational outdoor experience
  • Any other jobs you do, and why
  • The reason you want to work with Slipstream
  • A digital headshot photo and a 100–200 word biography (used for future advertising on our website)

Toys you’ll need to bring

  • Laptop: For teaching, grading, and communicating with students in our Slipstream Online campus.
  • Mobile phone: To coordinate with students and the Slipstream team.
  • Textbooks: We’ll provide a list for you to order.

Ready to start your Wilderness First Aid career?

Slipstream is more than a workplace – it’s a community of people passionate about safety, leadership, and the outdoors. If you’re ready to teach first aid outdoors, inspire others, and join an incredible team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: info@wildernessfirstaid.ca

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