This application is crucial for the CBVA to make sure candidates have a genuine interest and desire working as a bear viewing guide.

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions and for your interest in becoming a Commercial Bear Viewing Level #1 Guide.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially having you join our association as a certified Commercial Bear Viewing Level #1 Guide.

Email *

Best Email Address

Full Name *

Full Name

CBVA 1: Why are you interested in becoming a Commercial Bear Viewing Level #1 Guide? *

Why you are interested?

CBVA 2: What qualities do you possess that make you suitable for this profession? *

Your qualities?

CBVA 3: Have you had any previous experience working with bears or in a wildlife environment? If so, please elaborate. *

Previous experiences.

CBVA 4: Anything else you think we should know about your? *

Anything else about you?

CBVA 5: Are you able to travel to Campbell River, BC (Vancouver Island) sometime in May for an in-person field session? YES or NO *

Able to attend the field session?

CBVA 6: Where did you find out about this training? *

Where did you find this training?

CBVA 7: The CBVA education committee wants the compulsory field session to take place in a bear viewing area in Bute Inlet north of Campbell River. There would be an additional fee of approximately $750 to cover transportation fees. Would this added expenses determine whether or not you will sign up for this training? *

Yes

Unsure

Would you still register for this training with an added fee of approximately $750.

How important is it to you to have a real-world bear viewing experience in an actual bear viewing area as part of the training if it requires an extra $750 fee? (No guarantee if we will see bears) *

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

How important is going to a bear viewing area to you?