ENVIROS – Who We AreEnviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families experiencing vulnerable circumstances. Our programs are designed to support individuals in achieving their desired outcomes, wellness, and greater independence.

Enviros supports clients in making strength-based changes that promote independence, resilience, and healthy connections within their communities.

Our programs are tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We use experiential learning approaches to create opportunities for personal discovery, skill development, and growth.

At Enviros, relationships are the foundation of our work. Through meaningful and supportive relationships, we help clients develop skills, build healthy trust, strengthen self-confidence, and move toward greater independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of evidence-informed best practices and has contributed to the development and advancement of creative approaches within the social services sector.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply Stated, Our Vision Is

“The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth.”

Program Overview

Shunda Creek Recovery Center — Enviros Wilderness School AssociationShunda Creek Recovery Center is a wilderness-based addiction treatment program serving young men aged 18–26. We are seeking an experienced Wilderness Facilitator to lead and oversee the outdoor tripping component of our Adventure Therapy program.

This is an opportunity for an experienced outdoor professional to use their technical skills, leadership, and passion for the outdoors to support meaningful therapeutic experiences for young men in recovery.

Responsibilities

- Plan, coordinate, and oversee multi-day wilderness trips including hiking, canoeing, climbing, and other adventure-based activities.
- Work closely with Program Supervisors and Therapists to ensure trips are purposeful, safe, and grounded in Adventure Therapy principles.
- Integrate wilderness experiences with clients’ treatment and addiction recovery goals.




- Maintain high standards of wilderness safety, risk management, and professional outdoor practice.
- Organize, maintain, inventory, and order outdoor equipment and supplies.
- Participate in scheduling and coordinating the outdoor program.
- Mentor, train, and assess wilderness staff for readiness to become trip staff.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with outdoor industry partners, organizations, and professional networks.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and quality of the Adventure Therapy program.

Qualifications

Required

- Professional experience in outdoor education, wilderness leadership, expedition programming, or a related field.
- Strong technical and leadership skills across relevant wilderness activities.
- 80-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
- Robust outdoor logbook demonstrating significant personal and professional wilderness experience.
- Strong judgment, risk-management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Assets

- Experience in Adventure Therapy, social work, addiction treatment, mental health, or youth work.
- Qualifications through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC), Paddle Canada, or other recognized outdoor organizations.
- Experience mentoring or assessing developing outdoor leaders.
- Existing relationships within the outdoor industry.

The Ideal Candidate You are a skilled and experienced outdoor skilled who understands that wilderness experiences can be much more than recreation. You are confident leading groups in remote environments, highly organized, committed to safety,



and interested in using adventure and wilderness as a tool for personal growth and addiction recovery.

How to apply: https://enviros.sagehcm.com/jobs/332/1/#171/apply

Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements

As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:

Intervention Record Check (IRC)

Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.

Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.

Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.

Apply Here

Intervention Record Check (IRC)

https://irc-client-prod.azurewebsites.net/irc

Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/calgary/

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and individuals of all religions, sexes, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Enviros is committed to maintaining a skilled workforce that reflects the diverse population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. In keeping with our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous.

Enviros is an equal-chance employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.

📌 Wilderness Facilitator – Shunda Creek (Alberta)
🏢 Enviros WSA
📍 Alberta