Duncan Knight

Duncan Knight has a diverse range of work experience, beginning with their role as a Soccer Referee for the Cantabury Soccer Association in 2018. Duncan then worked as a Sales Associate/Technician at Kunstadt Sports from 2018 to 2020. In 2019, Duncan worked as a Brand Ambassador for Nuun Hydration. From 2021 to the present, they have held various roles at Wilderness Tours, including Trail Builder, Office Staff, Retail Shop employee, Raft Guide, and Maintenance worker. Duncan also worked as a Bike Guide for Wilderness Tours and joined the Sun Peaks Resort as a Ski Patrol in 2022. Additionally, Duncan served as a Competitive Ski Coach at Camp Fortune Ski Club from 2018 to 2023 and as a Ski and Bike Sales Staff at Spoke Bike and Ski from 2022 to 2023. Duncan also worked as a Canoe Guide and Maintenance staff member at Bear Creek Outdoor Centre in 2022. Finally, Duncan briefly worked as an Outdoor Education Guide for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in 2022. Currently, they are an Instructor at Canadian Wilderness Medical Training, starting from 2023.

Duncan Knight has a diverse education background with a focus on outdoor adventure and tourism management. Duncan received a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management from Thompson Rivers University, graduating in 2025.

Prior to their university studies, Duncan attended Algonquin College from 2020 to 2022, where they earned a Professional Guide Training Diploma in Outdoor Adventure.

For their secondary education, Duncan attended Hillcrest High School from 2016 to 2020. There, they pursued the SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) program with a focus on Environment, Outdoor Education, and Indigenous Studies.

Before attending Hillcrest High School, Duncan studied at Westboro Academy Private School from 2012 to 2016, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In addition to their formal education, Duncan has obtained various certifications relevant to the outdoor adventure industry. This includes certifications such as Wilderness Camping Instructor from Paddle Canada (obtained in August 2022), Level 2 from the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (obtained in January 2022), and Leave No Trace Master Educator from the Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics (obtained in April 2021).

Other certifications earned by Duncan include Avalanche Safety Training 1 from Avalanche Canada (obtained in February 2021), CDC Heads Up from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (obtained in January 2021), Assistant Trail Guide from the Canadian Mountain Bike Affiliation (obtained in October 2020), and Development Level Coach from Alpine Canada Alpin (obtained in January 2020).

Duncan's earlier certifications include Making Ethical Decisions from the National Coaching Certification Program (obtained in November 2019), Level 2 Official from Alpine Canada Alpin (obtained in January 2019), and Entry Level Coach from Alpine Canada Alpin (obtained in December 2018).

Furthermore, Duncan possesses certifications such as Wood Badge 1 from Scouts Canada (obtained in October 2017), Respect In Sport from Scouts Canada (obtained in October 2021), Lake Canoe Instructor Tandem from Paddle Canada (obtained in November 2020), National Lifeguard from the Lifesaving Society Ontario (obtained in June 2022), Wilderness First Responder from Canadian Wilderness Medical Training (obtained in April 2021), Swift Water Rescue Technician 3 from the Canadian River Council (obtained in June 2021), and First Aid, CPR, and AED Level C from the Canadian Red Cross (obtained in February 2021).

Overall, Duncan Knight has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management from Thompson Rivers University, along with various certifications relevant to the outdoor adventure industry. Duncan'seducation history and certifications highlight their commitment to acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in this field.