OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAINING The following companies or programmes offer training of interest to the hiker in Ontario. Other courses may be available and we would welcome any additional information. Hike Ontario Hike Leader Certification Programme The Hike Ontario programme is presently under revision. Contact Hike Ontario for status and details of course availability. Wilderness Experience Certificate Programme Sample courses:
Contacts: Barrie Campus, Georgian College
Bancroft Campus, Loyalist College
195 Hastings Street North, Bancroft, ON Tel. (613) 332-1743 Tom Malloy malloy@loyalistc.on.ca Survival in the Bush, Inc. Outdoor Discovery Programme, McMaster University, Hamilton Non-academic, instructional courses for student skill development or career
development, e.g. ORCA canoe tripping certification, Wilderness First Aid Outdoor Leadership Certificate, designed for part-time and weekend courses,
includes hiking, horseback riding, canoe tripping, first aid, leadership
skills, etc.
Sustainable Outdoor Recreation, Cambrian College, Sudbury Joe Hamr, Coordinator Tel. (705) 566-8101, ext. 7256 jxhamr@cambrianc.on.ca www.cambrianc.on.ca 4-semester diploma course
Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie Jason VanSlack Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology 443 Northern Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5L3 Tel. 1-800-461-2260 Tel. (705) 759-2554 Fax (705) 759-1319 jason.vanslack@saultc.on.ca www.saultc.on.ca Unique in Canada, two-year Parks & Outdoor Recreation Technician program
offers instruction in three major fields including Parks, Outdoor Recreation and
Wilderness-based Tourism.
Outdoor Recreation Program, Seneca College, King City Campus Clare Magee, Coordinator Outdoor Recreation Program Seneca College King Campus 13990 Dufferin Street, King City ON L7B 1B3 Tel. 905-833-3333 ext. 5061 FAX 905-833-2085 Clare.Magee@senecac.on.ca www.senecac.on.ca/tls/outdoor.htm A variety of challenging jobs are available in the outdoor recreation field.
A partial list of opportunities include: work in skill instruction programs such
as canoeing, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing, nature interpretation, outdoor
education centres, year-round camps geared toward outdoor education and
recreation, eco-tourism programs, wilderness adventure programs, operation
of outdoor facilities such as ski centres and camps, retail sales of outdoor
clothing and equipment and outdoor programs for "special populations."
Please note that ORC is offered as a specialized post-diploma program. You
require an accredited college diploma or university degree with related work
experience to enter this program.
Introduction to Map & Compass, Level One, KennKart Digital Mapping Stuart Kenn, Box 580, Beeton, ON L0G 1A0 Tel. (905) 729-4273 Toll free 1-888-355-3313 Fax (905) 729-4273 maps@kennkart.com www.kennkart.com 4-hour course available on Saturday morning or afternoon
Wilderness Medical Associates Canada 1100 Main Street West, Suite 106 Hamilton, ON L8S 1B3 Tel. (905) 524-5531 Toll free (877) WILDMED Fax (905) 524-3598 office@wildmed.ca www.wildmed.ca Wilderness medical training offered at various locations in Canada. Wilderness First Aid (16 hours); Advanced Wilderness First Aid (36 hours); Wilderness First Responder (72 hours).
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