Paddle Canada Manuals

Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer

This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Advanced Big Canoe Instructor course.

Discipline: Canoeing Stream: Instructor Trainer Development

Mandate of the Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer

The Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer is certified to:

  • conduct a Big Canoe Instructor courses up to Advanced Big Canoe, Leader courses, and to certify participants at that level
  • mentor and assess Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor Trainer Candidates and certify instructor trainers at those levels, and
  • assist on a Style Big Canoe Instructor course.

Prerequisites

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (as required).

Skills Certification

Big Canoe Style Leader and Intermediate Lake Solo skills or Intro Moving Water Solo skills.

Instructor Certification

Advanced Big Canoe Instructor.

Teaching Experience

Taught at least one Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor course with at least three participants in each course.

Paddling Experience

Significant experience paddling a big canoe and solo paddling a canoe.

Other Recommended Training

None.

Certification Awarded

Paddle Canada Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.

Minimum Staff and Certification

One Paddle Canada Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.

Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions must match those outlined in the skills course syllabus.

Published: January 4, 2013 Last updated: April 30, 2026