Tourism Saskatchewan’s Birding Guide Certification Program provides training in guiding, safety and birding-specific skills to build a network of certified guides who can support birding tourism experiences across the province. Open to individuals with a passion for birding and learning, the program prepares participants for flexible, seasonal guiding opportunities while strengthening Saskatchewan’s growing birding tourism sector.
Do you love birds and enjoy sharing what you know with others?
Tourism Saskatchewan is launching a Birding Guide Certification Program to help grow birding tourism across the province and we’re looking for people who are passionate about birding and interested in guiding visitors.
This program is designed to build a provincial list of certified birding guides that Saskatchewan businesses may hire to host birding tours and experiences for visitors.
What is the Birding Guide Certification Program?
The certification includes four required components and one optional component:
*The Food Safety Certification training is for anyone who wishes to offer meals during their tours.
Certification Program Timeline
Deadline to register for program – May 1, 2026
Online Guide Training (4 hours independently) – Completed between May 5 – 22, 2026
In-person Bird Guide Workshop – May 30 – 31, 2026 in Saskatoon
Note: Participants selected for the program will have their training and travel costs covered by Tourism Saskatchewan.
Register here.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome people from all backgrounds who want to contribute to Saskatchewan’s growing and welcoming birding community.
We are looking for people who:
You don’t need to be an expert birder. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are what matter most.
What Does Being a Certified Birding Guide Mean?
Certified guides help visitors navigate local hotspots, understand access points and conditions and make the most of Saskatchewan’s diverse bird habitats.
Certified birding guides may be hired by tourism businesses to:
This work is typically casual, seasonal or occasional and may suit people looking for:
You do not need to quit your job to become a certified birding guide.
Important to Know
Why This Program Matters
Saskatchewan offers some of North America’s most unique birding opportunities, including major migration flyways to rare grassland specialists and expansive, uncrowded habitats.
Certified guides help visitors experience these highlights with confidence.
The training also emphasizes ethical birding practices and habitat stewardship.
For more information, email training@tourismsask.com or call 1-800-331-1529.
