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The Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Field Leader Training is a nationally recognized outdoor leadership certification for people who work or volunteer in outdoor programs.
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of an outdoor leader operating in low-risk environments. You’ll learn how to create participant-centred experiences, manage both physical and emotional risk, and make sound decisions that support high-quality programming.
You’ll develop practical tools for planning, communication, collaboration, and supervision — all aimed at delivering safe, meaningful, and inclusive outdoor experiences.
What you’ll learn:
Core roles and responsibilities of an outdoor field leader
Principles of high-quality, low-risk outdoor programming
How to balance physical safety with emotional safety
Participant-centred leadership and inclusive decision-making
Planning tools that support quality, safety, and learning
Reflective practices that improve leadership over time
Who it’s for:
This training is for aspiring or current outdoor leaders, educators, guides, and volunteers working in low-risk terrain who want to strengthen their leadership and group management skills.
Course details:
Date: April 25-26, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Location: Canmore, AB (exact location TBD)
Price: $230 per person
This is a two day course. The first day will be primarily classroom-based and the second is entirely field-based. Course fee includes a one-year membership to the OCC.
The Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Field Leader Training is a nationally recognized outdoor leadership certification for people who work or volunteer in outdoor programs.
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of an outdoor leader operating in low-risk environments. You’ll learn how to create participant-centred experiences, manage both physical and emotional risk, and make sound decisions that support high-quality programming.
You’ll develop practical tools for planning, communication, collaboration, and supervision — all aimed at delivering safe, meaningful, and inclusive outdoor experiences.
What you’ll learn:
Core roles and responsibilities of an outdoor field leader
Principles of high-quality, low-risk outdoor programming
How to balance physical safety with emotional safety
Participant-centred leadership and inclusive decision-making
Planning tools that support quality, safety, and learning
Reflective practices that improve leadership over time
Who it’s for:
This training is for aspiring or current outdoor leaders, educators, guides, and volunteers working in low-risk terrain who want to strengthen their leadership and group management skills.
Course details:
Date: April 25-26, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Location: Canmore, AB (exact location TBD)
Price: $230 per person
This is a two day course. The first day will be primarily classroom-based and the second is entirely field-based. Course fee includes a one-year membership to the OCC.