The Outward Bound Canada Training Academy for Outdoor Professionals

About the Training Academy

Launched in 2022 and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program, the Outward Bound Canada Training Academy for Outdoor Professionals delivers inclusive training across Canada through an innovative combination of centre-based workshops and outdoor journeys.

This is a fully funded and free program designed to help participants develop social and emotional competencies and skills that are especially relevant in the Canadian outdoor job market which will serve them no matter where their career takes them.  

There are two levels of training that include various certifications and credentials, depending on the activity and region.

Inclusivity matters to us!

We strongly believe that the outdoor sector should be accessible, welcoming and diverse. By valuing and celebrating the complex and intersecting identities of our participants and staff, we are able to foster a community where everyone belongs. We encourage all folks to apply, especially those that are under-represented within the outdoor sector.