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 or advancing your knowledge of bear behaviour in pursuing a Bear Awareness and Safety Certificate.

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

Email *

Best Email Address

Full Name *

Full Name

CBVA 1: Which certification best fits your goals?

Please select the option that best describes your reason for applying: *

I am currently working for, have recently been hired by, or am actively applying for a job in the bear viewing industry. (CBVA Level #1 Bear Viewing Guide Certification)

I am a photographer, researcher, field worker, or someone interested in learning more about bear behavior and safety. (Bear Awareness and Safety Certification)

Which bear viewing company have you applied for or have been hired by?

CBVA 2: Why are you interested in becoming a Commercial Bear Viewing Level #1 Guide? *

Why you are interested?

CBVA 3: What qualities do you possess that make you suitable for this profession? *

Your qualities?

CBVA 4: Have you had any previous experience working with bears or in a wildlife environment? If so, please elaborate. *

Previous experiences.

CBVA 5: Anything else you think we should know about your? *

Anything else about you?

CBVA 6: 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 7: Where did you find out about this training? *

Where did you find this training?