1. Ian A.R. McCubbin
Ian McCubbin Application for ADVISOR – The Banff Centre | 1
Summary
Two seasons as a Park Facility Operator/Interpreter in BC Kootenays
Exposure to diversity of cultural groups and perspectives
Proven leadership skills with dedication to providing exceptional experiences
Committed to finding balance with individual and event goals
Practiced in team facilitation and community outreach
Highlights of Qualifications
Dedicated to participant
engagement & success
Wilderness First Responder & OFA3 Highly skilled & certified in outdoor
recreation leadership/organizing
Experience in crisis intervention & management Experience working & living with people from other cultures
Relevant Employment Experience
Robert M. McDermott Surveying, Hunstville, On
Survey Assistant
Attended to needs of the field crews
2015 - 2016
Outward Bound Canada, Muskoka area, ON
Instructor
Delivered leadership and teambuilding curriculum
Focused attention to particular struggling participants
Established trip logistics and thorough planning
2015
Sea to Sky Outdoor School for Sustainability, Gibsons, BC
Outdoor Educator
Delivered curriculum based sustainability programs to Grades 3-9
Through theatrics and games communicated complex ecological problems
2014
Goldeye Center, Nordegg, AB
Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Developed archery and orienteering program
High ropes and aerial team guide
Co-planned and led German exchange adventure program.
2013
Kootenay Parks Service, Wasa, BC
Park Interpreter: Prepared and performed nature interpretation sessions
Community Program Coordinator: Networked to establish community partnerships
Back Country Ranger - Top of the World Provincial Park
2011 - 2012
YMCA Camp Thunderbird, Sooke, BC
Wilderness Out-Trip Coordinator - Budgeted gear and food for out-trips
Out-Trip Leader - Kayaking & Alpine Hiking- Remote leadership
2010
St. John Bosco Wilderness Camp, Narrow Hills Prov. Park, SN
Canoe Instructor/Cook/Counsellor/Expanded Obstacle course
2009
2. Ian A.R. McCubbin
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BC Ferries, Nanaimo, BC
Customer Service Attendant
Van Driver & Industrial First Aid Attendant
2007
Yellowpoint Lodge, Ladysmith, BC
Maintenance, Concierge - Host and Security
2006 – 2007
Camp Bowen – CNIB, Bowen Island, BC
Camp Counsellor: Summer position at camp for vision impaired youth and adults
2006
Volunteer Experience
Crisis Responder – Muskoka Victim Services
Huntsville, ON
● Responded to the needs of regional residents in crises during 12 hour on-call periods
2015 - 2016
Outdoor Instructor - Program Developer and Auditor
Outward Bound Zimbabwe, Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
Assisted in 6 day adventure programs for youth
Mountain expeditions, high ropes, dynamics course and leadership challenges
Provided an audit and review of current practices at the center
2014 2014
Elders Gathering- Trent University
● Supported the organization of Indigenous Elders during event
2013
Leader - Scouts Canada
St John’s NL; Vancouver Island, BC
Created and organized ‘Youth Leadership Training Camp’
Scout, Cub Leader: Developed youth’ skills with outdoors/liaised with parents
Venture President, Secretary
Regional Trainer: Youth Leadership, Wilderness skills
2002 – 2008
Education and Training
3rd Year University U of C (fall 2016): International Development/Political Science 2009 – 2017
Instructor Development, Outward Bound Canada (Petawawa River)
Bronze Cross, Canadian Lifesaving Society
Level 1, Ropes Course Technician, Adventure Works Inc.
2015
2013
2013
80 Hour OFA 3 First Aid, Selkirk College, Trail, BC 2013
Wildland Firefighting Certificate, UNBC/Mustang Wildfire Services 2013
Wetland Keepers, BC Wildlife Federation 2012
Project Wild – Facilitation, Project Wild 2012
Just Get Out - Environmental Education workshop – St. John`s 2011
Sea Kayak Training (week long), Clayoquot Sound 2010
Class 4 Driver’s License (current) 2010
Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Rescue 3 International 2010
Flat Water Canoeing, Paddle Canada 2009
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate (Marine) 2005
