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Things that get you more work
A second or third language
Bilingual guides can take tours that others cannot.
Bus driver's licence
Driver and guide in one person is useful to a small tour company.
Wilderness first aid
A multi-day course that unlocks outdoor and remote guiding jobs.
Emerit certification
National tourism skills certification from Tourism HR (human resources) Canada. Check that it covers the role you want before you pay for it.
Indigenous cultural tourism training
A growing part of Canadian tourism, with its own organizations and standards.