EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kingfisher has a limited number of job openings each year. Please click on each job opening to review the responsibilities for each position plus the skills and qualifications we are looking for. Kingfisher provides competitive wages, staff housing, in-house and external training opportunities, pro-deals on gear, and other perks.
Please submit resumes along with a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for to andrew.jones@kingfisher.ca.
Working closely and reporting directly to Kingfisher owner Andrew Jones, the Operations Coordinator is responsible for the smooth running of the day-to-day operations that ensure all tours run smoothly allowing the guides to provide our guests with a trip of a lifetime.
You will be working alongside and directing Kingfisher’s diverse team of kayak guides and food preparation staff, plus supervising gear cleaning/maintenance staff.
This is a full-time position from late April to the end of September and is based in Port McNeill. Staff housing is available. Ideally, the successful candidate can start as soon as possible on a half-time basis (can work remotely in the off-season) to learn our systems and assist in preparing for the busy 2023 season ahead. For the right candidate, the job can continue on a half-time, flexible, and remote working basis in the offseason. For year-round employees, health and dental benefits are provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
* Exemplary organizational skills.
* Able to work as a member of a team, take directions, and provide direction.
* Adaptable, problem-solving skills, good communicator, and independent decision maker.
* Familiarity with Word, Excel spreadsheets, Google Workspace products. Able to learn and adapt to new technologies.
* Able to lift 23 Kilograms (50 pounds).
* Class 4 or 5 drivers license is required (class 4 is preferred).
* Previous experience in an operations or coordinator role is an asset.
* Previous experience in the outdoor adventure tourism industry is beneficial.
You will be working alongside and directing Kingfisher’s diverse team of kayak guides and food preparation staff, plus supervising gear cleaning/maintenance staff.
This is a full-time position from late April to the end of September and is based in Port McNeill. Staff housing is available. Ideally, the successful candidate can start as soon as possible on a half-time basis (can work remotely in the off-season) to learn our systems and assist in preparing for the busy 2023 season ahead. For the right candidate, the job can continue on a half-time, flexible, and remote working basis in the offseason. For year-round employees, health and dental benefits are provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain an inventory of kayaks, kayak equipment, camping gear, and supplies.
- Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and repair of kayaks, kayak equipment, and camping gear.
- Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and repair of company vehicles and trailers – hiring local licensed mechanics as necessary.
- Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and repair of company facilities, tools, and equipment.
- Shuttling vehicles, trailers, and equipment to launch sites and water taxis as required.
- Ensuring the efficient scheduling of kayaks, kayak equipment, camping gear, vehicles, and trailers.
- Maintaining, and adjusting as necessary, the water taxi and van and trailer transportation schedules for guides and guests.
- Working with kayak guides and food preparation team to ensure equipment and supplies required for each tour are prepared and packed.
- Coordinate start of set-up base camps set up and end of season base camp tear down.
- Printing, filing, pre and post tour paperwork.
- Completing lands, parks, and First Nations visitor reports as required.
- Visiting Kingfisher’s wilderness base camps to ensure everything is in order and conducting minor repairs and maintenance as required.
- Supply ordering from multiple vendors.
- Coordinate the end of season cleaning and winterizing of kayaks, kayak equipment, camping gear, supplies, and facilities.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Exemplary organizational skills.
* Able to work as a member of a team, take directions, and provide direction.
* Adaptable, problem-solving skills, good communicator, and independent decision maker.
* Familiarity with Word, Excel spreadsheets, Google Workspace products. Able to learn and adapt to new technologies.
* Able to lift 23 Kilograms (50 pounds).
* Class 4 or 5 drivers license is required (class 4 is preferred).
* Previous experience in an operations or coordinator role is an asset.
* Previous experience in the outdoor adventure tourism industry is beneficial.
Kingfisher has a rare opening for a level 3 kayak guide to join our team this year. The successful applicant will be considered to lead our 5 to 15 day tours of northern Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Great Bear Rainforest.
Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to leading a minimum of 30 days this season.
Key Guiding Responsibilities:
- Leading expedition style kayak tours
- Delivering an exceptional wilderness experience to all of Kingfisher’s guests
- Kayak instruction and on-water safety of guests
- Providing natural and cultural interpretation
- At campsite; organizing on-shore activities, meal preparation and campsite safety
- Conducting pre-trip orientation meetings with guests
- Pre-trip gear and meal preparation. Purchasing of necessary food and supplies
- Post-trip gear cleaning and maintenance
Non-Guiding Responsibilities:
- Preparation of gear and kayaks for kayak tours
- Participate in guide training and orientation in late May
- Gear maintenance and repairs
Skills and Qualifications:
- Certified as a Level 3 kayak guide with the SKGABC (other certifications will be considered)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification (minimum 80 hour course)
- VHF Radio operators certificate (ROC-M)
- Drivers license (Class 4 unrestricted preferred)
- Natural history interpretive skills
- Completed Marine Naturalist Training (this can be provided if you don’t already possess it)
- Multilingual skills an asset
- FoodSafe Certification (this can be provided if you don’t already possess it)
- Culinary skills
- Outgoing and personable; must be able to entertain varied groups of individuals
- Exemplary organizational skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team, take directions, and provide direction
- Reliable voice and text communication on the north island (i.e your own Telus cell phone)
Key Guiding Responsibilities:
- Leading and/or assisting base camp kayak tours and leading and/or assisting on expedition style kayak tours
- Delivering an exceptional wilderness experience to all of Kingfisher’s guests
- Kayak instruction and on-water safety of guests
- Providing natural and cultural interpretation
- At campsite; organizing on-shore activities, meal preparation and campsite safety
- Conducting pre-trip orientation meetings with guests
- Pre-trip gear and meal preparation. Purchasing of necessary food and supplies
- Post-trip gear cleaning and maintenance
Non-Guiding Responsibilities:
- Preparation of gear and kayaks for kayak tours
- Assist with base camp set ups in early June
- Participate in guide training and orientation in early May
- Gear maintenance and repairs
Skills and Qualifications:
- Certified as a Level 2 kayak guide with the SKGABC (other certifications will be considered)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification (minimum 80 hour course)
- VHF Radio operators certificate (ROC-M)
- Drivers license (Class 4 unrestricted preferred)
- Natural history interpretive skills
- Completed Marine Naturalist Training (this can be provided if you don’t already possess it)
- Multilingual skills an asset
- FoodSafe Certification (this can be provided if you don’t already possess it)
- Culinary skills
- Outgoing and personable; must be able to entertain varied groups of individuals
- Exemplary organizational skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team, take directions, and provide direction
- Reliable voice and text communication on the north island (i.e your own Telus cell phone)
Key Guiding Responsibilities:
- Assisting primarily on base camp kayak tours and possibly some expedition style kayak tours
- Delivering an exceptional wilderness experience to all of Kingfisher’s guests
- Kayak instruction and on-water safety of guests
- Providing natural and cultural interpretation
- At campsite; organizing on-shore activities, meal preparation and campsite safety
- Conducting pre-trip orientation meetings with guests
- Pre-trip gear and meal preparation. Purchasing of necessary food and supplies
- Post-trip gear cleaning and maintenance
Non-Guiding Responsibilities:
- Preparation of gear and kayaks for kayak tours
- Assist with base camp set ups in early June
- Participate in guide training and orientation in early May
- Gear maintenance and repairs
Skills and Qualifications:
- Certified as an Assistant Overnight Guide (AOG) with the SKGABC (other certifications will be considered)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification (minimum 80 hour course preferred but 40 hour course nay be considered for guides only guiding base camp tours)
- VHF Radio operators certificate (ROC-M)
- Drivers license (Class 4 unrestricted preferred)
- Natural history interpretive skills
- Completed Marine Naturalist Training (this can be provided if you don’t already possess it)
- Multilingual skills an asset
- FoodSafe Certification (this can be provided if you don’t already possess it)
- Culinary skills
- Outgoing and personable; must be able to entertain varied groups of individuals
- Exemplary organizational skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team, take directions, and provide direction
- Reliable voice and text communication on the north island (i.e your own Telus cell phone)
Our base camp kayak tours have camp cooks who are an integral part of our team by providing memorable meals in a wilderness setting for groups of 6 to 12 guests. Camp cooks usually work an 8 days on and 6 days off rotation at Kingfisher wilderness base camps on Hanson Island in Johnstone Strait.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Pre-tour preparation: perform computer-based menu planning based on guest and guide dietary needs
- Prepare and cook food following menus and recipes
- Chop and prepare ingredients
- Operate various kitchen appliances
- Serving of food in conjunction with guide team
- Customer service
- Ensure all camp staff adhere to FoodSafe standards
- Maintain a clean camp kitchen by washing and sanitizing surfaces and dishes
- Store and secure food items
- Perform routine cleaning at camp
- Assist with loading supplies and off water taxis
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Follow Covid-19 guidelines as recommended by our public health region
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- FoodSafe Level 1 (we can provide this training in needed)
- Be physically fit, able to lift heavy bins
- Driver’s License
- Computer skills an asset
