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Part Time Assistant Kayak Guide - Seasonal (May to end of September)

Spirit of the West Adventures
Heriot Bay, BC

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Job details

Part-time
$1 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
FoodSafe
First Aid Certification
Class 4 Licence

Full job description

We are looking for an Assistant Kayak Guide (SKGABC AOG, Greater than AOG or equivalent) to join our team for summer 2026! You will play an essential and valued role as part of the Spirit of the West team. This is a part time seasonal summer position.

Role and Responsibilities

Kayak instruction and on-water group management in coordination with the Lead Guide(s)
Maintain awareness of your surroundings and exercise conservative judgement
Provide rescue and first aid attention when required
Familiarize yourself with the local area, be continually aware of current and predicted weather conditions
Ensure guests are properly fitted and adjusted into boats and do safety and maintenance checks before leaving shore
Ensure that all gear and equipment is in good working order and make necessary repairs when required
In the absence of the Lead Guide make appropriate safety decisions regarding the group activity
Know and follow all Food Safe Guidelines
Maintain a high standard of hygiene in food preparation and service areas, throughout the camp, and personally
Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all safety equipment in transport vehicles and at camp
Follow and exemplify all current Provincial and company Health Guidelines

Camp Management

Maintain a responsible minimum impact camp practice
Communicate with the base to ensure adequate supplies
Repair and/or report faulty or damaged gear or equipment
Keep public areas clean and in presentable condition
Keep kayak equipment clean, tidy and well maintained
Assist other team members wherever necessary
Help with housekeeping activities at basecamps

Guest Experience

Provide clients with engaging educational knowledge about the local area history, wilderness environment, marine and terrestrial flora and fauna
Communicate knowledge of natural and First Nations history particularly or Vancouver Island
Help Prepare, and clean up high-quality, nutritional meals
Ensure that all areas of the camp are clean and well maintained
Assist guests with their introduction to their wilderness experiences, ensuring their comfort and safety on land as well as water

Other

Act as a representative of Spirit of the West Adventures in the field
Maintain a friendly professional demeanor at all times
All other reasonable tasks as requested by the Lead Guide/Operations Manager

Desired Attributes

Personal Qualities

Aligns with the mission of the company to inspire, educate and empower people to connect with and protect wild spaces, places and creatures while providing top-notch, safe, fun and educational vacation experiences
A hard worker who takes pride in their work and works until the job is done and done well
Someone who can see outside of themselves and truly work as a team to accomplish goals and support each other in the process
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively
Works well with people of all ages.
Ability to maintain a high degree of emotional intelligence, sound judgment and discretion
Strong sense of integrity
Committed to the role, team and success of the company
Enjoys living and working on a remote and rural island
Sociable
Can multi-task and switch directions flexibly when required
Creative and attentive to details
Strong self-starter, able to work independently and show initiative
Ability to problem-solve
Positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Able to maintain a calm presence during stressful situations
Exemplary personal hygiene and presentation
Uses downtime effectively for personal care and maintaining work/life balance

Hard Skills

Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC Assistant Overnight Guide Certificate
Wilderness First Aid Certificate (min 40 hr)
VHF Marine Radio Operators Certificate
Risk Management Training
Group management skills
Solid kayaking and rescue skills
Thorough understanding of weather, currents and tides
Knowledge of area history, First Nations past and present, flora, fauna, and general surroundings
Exceptional Customer service skills
FoodSafe Level 1 (can be obtained after hiring)
Clean Drivers license (BC Class 4 preferred)

Remuneration & Benefits

Day rate ranging from $170 - $320 a day depending upon experience and qualifications
4% vacation pay on all wages (in lieu of paid vacation time)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program including free, confidential counselling through Upper Island Counselling
Access to pro-deals on outdoor gear
Access to kayaks - borrow kayaks anytime (when available and after completing safety training). If you are accompanying a group of friends and we have kayaks/gear available, we may be able to loan kayaks to you and your group free of charge
Staff Discounts: Full-time year-round staff are able to offer a 25% discount to 2 guests to join a Spirit of the West kayaking tour regardless of the time of year with additional people receiving a 5% discount (on available BC tour dates, not applicable to international tours).

How Spirit of the West would support this role

Paid staff training
Ongoing mentorship from senior staff
Extensive manuals to help learn and support your role
Access to training for ongoing professional development
Subscription to Upper Island Counseling to help ensure mental well-being and support

Background Information about Spirit of the West

Spirit of the West Adventures is based on Quadra Island, BC, a beautiful remote, rural community of approximately 3000 year-round residents. It is a 10-minute ferry ride from Campbell River on Vancouver Island which is a community of 35,000 residents with access to just about every service required or desired. Click here to learn more about Quadra Island
Spirit of the West Adventures offers multi-day guided sea kayaking tours all around Vancouver Island.
We make the magic happen with the help of a seasonal team of upwards of 50 employees in our operational season and a team of between 5-8 year-round.
We are a tight-knit team who truly care about what we do, our colleagues and our community
A rustic staff camping area is available free of charge. If more fixed roof accommodation is desired expect rent to range from $800- $1500/month for most types of accommodation.
A car or willingness to bike in all sort of conditions on a hilly island are required as there is no public transportation
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We strive to create a culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status

Learn more about Spirit of the West Adventures at www.kayakingtours.com

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