Maxime

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Description

Hello World!
My name is Maxime but everyone calls me Max. I started my career as an electronic technician but after my degree and working for a year in that field I realised that I was definitely made to explore and enjoy adventures with people. With that reflection I decided to become an Adventure Guide by graduating in an outdoor program in Canada. I ended up working as a Climbing, SnowMobile and Rafting Guide. Between my busy seasons of work, I travelled to different countries such as Chile and New Zealand to share these experiences with others.

As my next goal, this winter I am going to Japan with a Work Holiday Visa. One of the best aspects of working a winter season in Japan is the fact that you get to experience the amazing culture in addition to the snow. I have been interested in Japanese culture from an early age with the anime/movies that I watched as a child and the Nintendo video games that I played along with many other things! Also, I heard the food is awesome in Japan, plus the benefit of Japanese cultural activities such as a Japanese sauna after a long day working or hitting the powder. I strongly want to learn as much as possible of the Japanese Language while I am there as well. I am planning to be working/visiting Japan for potentially a year.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
One of my mission in Japan is to learn as much as I can of japanese language and culture. Also, I would be more than happy to teach english or french.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Babysitting and creative play

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

I did an Outdoor Adventure Guide Program that thought me good communication in a groupe, costumer service, cooking, first aid, gear maintenance and repair, technical outdoor skills, flaura and fauna identification(Canada) and survival/emergency protocols necessary to guide people in many outdoor activities.

During my many years of guiding I also developed guest education, clear communication skills, working with kids, commercial cooking, cleaning, driving up to 16 passengers in a small commercial bus, guiding class 2-4+ rapids, rescue training, raft repair, trail crew, trip leading, robe access, snowmobile operation, office work and scheduling, general maintenance, navigating in avalanche terrain.

I also learned few useful skills during my travels like a lot of volunteering in organic farms in New Zealand, housekeeping, selling fruit, driving manual cars (right or left side) and navigated through a 3 months expedition (hike / inflatable boat) in Patagonia (Chile).

Here is some certification that I have:
WorkSafeBC - Occcupational first aid level 3 [80hrs] (2022)
SIRIUS Wilderness and Remote First Aid [80hrs] (2019)
BCROA - Senior Guide Paddle Rafts (2021)
Avalanche Québec - CSA 1 (2019)
SPRAT - Rope Technician Level 1 (2019)
FQME - Guide Via Ferrata (2019)
FQME - High Altitude Rescue Via Ferrata (2020)
PADI - Open Water Diver (2021)
Paddle Canada - Sea Kayak Skills Level I (2018)
Paddle Canada - Lake Canoe Skills Intermediate Tandem (2018)
FQCK - Swift Water Rescue 2 (2018)
Vélo Québec - Mecanic 1 (2018)
Leave No Trace - Ambassador (2019)

Age

28

What else ...

Here is my hobbies and interests : Snowboarding / ski (Tourning / resort), Rock Climbing, Whitewater kayaking, Trekking, Highlining / Slacklining, Distance Running, Longboarding, Camping, Packrafting, Bicycle touring, Mountain Biking, Movement Culture, Yoga, Meditation.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
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