Mattias Morrison

Mattias Morrison

Intern & Acting Area Director, Vancouver BC

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  • About me

    Educator and park ranger with experience in government, non-profit and private sectors.

  • Education

    • Wilderness Alert

      2005 -
      Wilderness Medical Attendant Wilderness First Aid

      Activities and Societies: Trained and certified for accident, trauma, and illness management in remote wilderness settings.

    • Thompson Rivers University

      2009 - 2011
      Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Program

      Fully certified ACMG Hiking/Backpacking Guide. AHG exam September 2009, HG exam September 2011

    • Royal Roads University

      2015 - 2017
      Graduate Diploma Environmental Education and Communication
    • Trinity Western University

      2004 - 2006
      Geography

      Activities and Societies: Focus in physical geography, geomorphology, cartography, GIS

    • Royal Roads University

      2019 - 2022
      Master of Arts - MA Environmental Education and Communication
  • Experience

    • Young Life of Canada

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      Intern & Acting Area Director, Vancouver BC
    • Various schools & guiding companies

      Sept 2009 - Jul 2017
      ACMG Backpacking Guide & Outdoor Ed Instructor
    • Sea to Sky Expeditions

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
      Expedition Guide

      Professional full-service backpacking guide through various areas in BC and the Yukon

    • Outdoor Council of Canada

      Nov 2011 - Sept 2024
      Field Leader Instructor

      I train and certify entry-level outdoor leaders of single-day events in low risk terrain on two-day courses with the Outdoor Council of Canada. www.outdoorcouncil.ca

    • Zao Outdoor Ministries

      Jan 2013 - Jul 2017
      Lead Guide / Executive Director

      As the leader and co-founder of our organization, I reported to the board of directors, and was responsible for all aspects of our programs, management of assets, staff resources, and stakeholder engagement. Zao is a non-profit wilderness recreation program based on Vancouver Island.I trained and supervise professional guides, coordinated partnerships and key stakeholder relationships, and managed organization contracts, wilderness risks plans, and camping programs.

    • Columbia Bible College

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2015
      Sessional Instructor, Outdoor Leadership Program

      Teaching skills and competencies for outdoor leaders in wilderness environments. Specifically: emergency communication, mountain hazard management, land-based navigation, alpine backpacking and movement skill, group & wilderness risk management.

    • BC Parks

      Jul 2017 - Feb 2020

      The Bella Coola area includes traditional territories of the Ulkatcho, Nuxalk and Heiltsuk First Nations. This incorporates the Great Bear Rainforest and Hakai Protected area on the central coast, up through the Dean River Conservancy, Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park and into the Chilcotin Plateau.

      • Acting Area Supervisor

        Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
      • Senior Park Ranger

        Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
    • Campbell River Christian School

      Feb 2020 - Jul 2021
      Secondary School Teacher
    • BC Public Service

      Dec 2021 - Sept 2024
      Senior Park Ranger, Strathcona Area, BC Parks

      Strathcona Area, Vancouver Island

    • BC Parks

      Jan 2024 - now
      Training Program Specialist

      Starting November 1, 2024. I report to the deputy director of regional operations. I am responsible for provincial business and resource management practices for BC Parks’ Training Program, including supervision, financial accountability and expense authority for a $1.6M training program budget. I develop and review operational programs and evaluate the impact of training courses on performance standards, staff competence and succession planning objectives, and provide advice and recommendations to senior executive. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching Certificate - Independent Schools

      British Columbia Ministry of Education
      Jan 2021
    • Ground Search & Rescue (GSAR) Instructor

      Justice Institute of British Columbia
      Feb 2014
    • Field Leader Course Instructor

      Outdoor Council of Canada
      Nov 2011
    • Outward Bound Instructor

      Outward Bound Canada - Instructor Development Program Graduate
      Jun 2011
    • Flatwater Canoe Instructor

      Recreational Canoeing Association of BC
      Nov 2010
    • Advanced Wilderness Medicine

      Wilderness Alert
      Nov 2009
    • ACMG Backpacking Guide

      Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
      Sept 2009
    • Advanced Backcountry First Aid

      Wilderness Alert
      Nov 2007
    • Interpretive Guide

      Interpretive Guides Association
      Jun 2011