Head Canoe Guide

Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Posted March 20, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posted: March 20, 2026
Category: Tour and Travel Guides
Application Deadline: April 29, 2026

Role Description

Job Posting

Head Canoe Guide

Head Canoe Guide – Pathfinder ‘Headman’


Camp Pathfinder 2026 Season

Position Summary


Camp Pathfinder is a canoe tripping camp for boys aged 7-16 located on a rustic 17 acre island in Source Lake, Algonquin Park. Each summer Pathfinder hosts approximately 100 boys at a time for sessions ranging from 1 to 7 weeks. Pathfinder is accredited by the Ontario Camps Association and maintains industry leading practices in all of its programs. Pathfinder is seeking young men age 19 and up with camping and/or canoeing experience to work in a canoe trip guiding role. Lead Guides at Pathfinder are called ‘Headmen’. With the guidance of the Director of Tripping (DOT), Headmen are responsible for the overall success, safety, and positive dynamics of Pathfinder canoe trips. When not on a canoe trip, Headmen serve as camp counselors at Pathfinder Island, living with boys in platform ...

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