Bear Viewing & Whale Watching Guides

• Company: Knight Inlet Lodge
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: Great Bear Rainforest, Knight Inlet, British Columbia V9J 1B4
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: May 16th, 2022
• End Date: October 25th, 2022
• Positions Available: 3

Knight Inlet Lodge is an Indigenous owned world-famous grizzly bear viewing lodge situated in Knight Inlet and the southern portion of the Great Bear Rainforest.  Since 1996 Knight Inlet Lodge has facilitated wildlife viewing experiences and eco-adventures for discerning individuals, couples, and families.

Location:  Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet, British ColumbiaDuties & Responsibilities

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with wilderness guiding, and natural history interpretation experience, to join our guiding team in delivering world -class wildlife viewing programs.

You will be responsible for a range of guiding duties integral to delivering exceptional guest service including;

1.     facilitate opportunities for guests to view and photograph terrestrial and marine wildlife while providing engaging natural history interpretation;

2.     lead hiking and kayaking tours, and depending on experience, whale watching tours;

3.     care for guest safety and comfort, including the aesthetic, safety and function of lodge infrastructure and tour equipment;

4.     maintaining positive interactions with guests and co-workers throughout the day, including at meal times and during unscheduled periods;

5.     supporting other staff in their job responsibilities when required;

6.     participation in on-going grizzly bear research and conservation projects sponsored by Knight Inlet Lodge;

7.     follow current COVID-19 protocols and policies;

8.     daily reporting and record keeping.

·       Current Wilderness First Aid with Level ‘C’ CPR & AED certification or Occupational First Aid Level III;

·       Commercial Small Vessel Operator's Proficiency certificate (SVOP);

·       Marine Emergency Duties A3 (MED A3);

·       Restricted Operators Certificate Marine (ROC-M);

·       SKGABC Level 1 Guide and/or Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor Certification.

·       CBVA Level I, II, or III bear guide certification (if not, the Level 1 course will be provided to you at no cost).

·       Valid British Columbia class 5 driver’s license.

Note: Candidates with some of the above noted and or other relevant certifications as well as appropriate experience and are willing to get the required certification, will be considered.

• Salary/Wage: 1.$225.00 - $300.00 / day depending on experience. $1500.00 signing bonus.

Please apply with cover letter, resume (listing all certifications), and at least 3 professional references to; brian@grizzlytours.com .  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Post Date: June 17, 2022 Deadline for Application: May 31, 2022