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Xavier Maltais

Drummondville,QC

Summary

Dynamic outdoor professional with a strong level of experience relative to my age as a Hunting Guide at Efford's Hunting Adventure, adept at navigating diverse terrains and executing multi-day expeditions. Skilled in fly fishing and boat navigation, I excel in delivering exceptional client experiences while demonstrating strong physical fitness and a keen sense of direction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Hunting Guide

Efford's Hunting Adventure
, NL
09.2024 - Current
  • Guided clients through hunting expeditions in diverse terrains and weather conditions.
  • Organization and planning of multi-day tented expeditions.
  • To carry loads in a backpack exceeding 100 lbs over long distances.
  • Cooking meals for clients.
  • To debone a moose, caribou, and bear.
  • To prepare a shoulder mount or a full-body mount.
  • To operate small motorized boats.

Fishing Guide

Mabille Labrador Fishing Lodge
, QC
06.2024 - Current
  • Operating 18.5-foot boats daily, powered by 75 hp engines, in highly challenging navigational waters.
  • Navigated rivers using a jet boat to explore terrain and reach remote, hard-to-access fishing locations.
  • Guided clients through fishing techniques and equipment usage.
  • Planned and organized daily fishing trips for guests, adapting to Labrador’s rapidly changing weather conditions.
  • Maintained and repaired fishing gear and boats.
  • Operated a sawmill
  • Prepared shore lunch for clients by filleting northern pike caught during the morning fishing trips.

Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing Guide

CGRMP
Causapscal
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Advise customers.
  • Take customers to different fishing spots on the river, aboard a cedar canoe 22 to 26 feet long, using only long wooden poles to steer and balance the boat.
  • Know and understand the different factors that impact fishing quality.
  • Defy and adapt to changing weather conditions.
  • Target and adapt to the objectives of different customers, while offering them a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

Tanning Operator (Internship)

Shor Fishing
Sainte-Mélanie, QC
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Tanning of all types of furs for fly tying.
  • Preparation of multiple tanning solutions (mixture of chemical products).
  • Dyeing and/or drying of various sections of furs or feathers.
  • Performance of a multitude of related tasks in the company.

Education

DEC - Wildlife, hunting and fishing management

Cégep De Baie-Comeau
Baie-Comeau, QC
05-2025

DES - Active Living

Marie-Rivier Secondary School
Drummondville, QC
05-2025

Skills

  • Fly fishing (multi-species)
  • Fly tying (multi-species)
  • Boat navigation (all types of water)
  • Chainsaw handling
  • Hunting (mostly big games)
  • Trapping
  • Physical fitness
  • Good sens of direction

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Certification

Wilderness first aid

Timeline

Hunting Guide

Efford's Hunting Adventure
09.2024 - Current

Fishing Guide

Mabille Labrador Fishing Lodge
06.2024 - Current

Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing Guide

CGRMP
06.2022 - 09.2023

Tanning Operator (Internship)

Shor Fishing
06.2021 - 08.2021

DEC - Wildlife, hunting and fishing management

Cégep De Baie-Comeau

DES - Active Living

Marie-Rivier Secondary School
Xavier Maltais