Working With Us - Majestic Ocean Kayaking

Kayak Guides - All Levels

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As a Certified Kayak Guide, you will work independently and in collaboration with other guides and support staff to ensure our guests have an exceptional and safe experience while on tours.

Guiding positions are fulltime seasonal May – September (we can be flexible, but priority is given to candidates able to work the entire season and specifically the busy months of July and August).

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be a certified SKGABC Assistant Overnight, Level 2 or 3 kayak guides. We will also consider Level 1 guides who are interested in supplementing their schedule with additional office/support duties.

Requirements for guides:

Valid certification and in good standing with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (or equivalent)
FOODSAFE Level 1 (can be obtained after hiring)
Class 5 Driver’s Licence (can be obtained after hiring)
Legally able to work in Canada (prior to being hired)
Ability to attend pre-season staff training dates

Additionally, guides are expected to have or develop the following skills:

Natural history and interpretation
Good safety judgement and outdoor leadership
Teamwork, collaboration, and communication
Food-prep and cooking

Employee benefits:

Top tier industry-leading wages
Subsidized staff accommodation available in Ucluelet
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Training grants and subsidies for returning staff
Discounted and/or complimentary tours (subject to tour availability)
Use of high-quality equipment
Pro Deals and gear discounts

Class 4 Passenger Van Driver

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We are searching for experienced drivers to work with our guests and guides this summer!

Majestic Ocean Kayaking is an exciting, fast-paced environment where we offer amazing day trips and multi-day kayak tours in and around Ucluelet and Tofino.

Job Responsibilities:
- Picking up and dropping off customers and guides from our various tour locations
- Helping the guides and guests with loading and unloading as required
- Vehicle upkeep and light maintenance as needed
- Providing excellent customer service and creating a fun environment for our customers
- Ensure a safe and quality passenger experience

Job Requirements:
- Valid BC Driver’s License Class 4 Unrestricted with a clean driver’s abstract
- Driving experience (at least 3 years)
- Comfortable driving passenger van and trailer
- Ability to work flexible hours throughout the summer season (June-September)
- Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or visitors with a legal work permit will be considered

Hours & Wages:
- 20-30 hours per week
- $20 per hour
- Mon-Friday; weekends and on-call availability as needed

Kitchen Supervisor

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Job Summary: This position is interesting because it involves working with the kayaking office, the kitchen and the kayak guides. Co-ordinating the food for the tours. Many different skills are required; excellent communication, computer and office abilities, food service knowledge and experience, and interested in customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities include but are not limited to…
- Serving food, coffee and muffins as sold on our website
- Packaging food for kayak trips, so that it transports well
- Ordering lunches for kayaking day trips
- Following trip schedules, preparing menus and packing lists
- Ordering and (some) shopping for food and supplies
- Keeping your work area clean
- Projecting a professional image for Majestic Ocean Kayaking
- Keeping business information confidential
- Ensuring safety in the workplace
- Filling out time sheets daily
- Taking care with equipment and reporting any problems
- Ensuring company policies are followed
- Consult and report directly to the owner on any job-related concerns
- Prepare your work schedule, referencing the dates that food is required

We have a tried and true set menu plan. (With some flexibility for allergies.)

The applicant would be responsible for having food ready by a set time and monitoring the quality of the product.

Must have some food service/kitchen experience. We require someone who can follow directions but also work on their own and take charge of a kitchen and keep it clean.

Applicant needs a Driver’s Licence and FoodSafe certificate.

The position is seasonal from April 1 – September 30

5 days a week with 2 days off, 8 – 10 hours per day at the peak of the season. In May, the hours would be less and gradually increasing closer to the busy season which is July 1-Sept 15.

Clean and comfortable staff accommodation is available if required.

Majestic Ocean Kayaking offers excellent salaries and benefits to employees. Position starts at $20.00 per hour. There is an opportunity to earn more if the duties are satisfactorily met in a timely manner and if the quality is consistently high.

If you are interested in working with us please complete the form at the bottom of this page. We will reply to you by email.

* Applicants please provide a cover letter and three references when attaching your resume below.

Guest & Support Services Specialists

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As Guest & Support Services Specialists, you will work directly with our guiding & management teams to ensure our guests have an exceptional experience from the first moment of contact.

Service Specialist positions are seasonal April – September (we can be flexible, but priority is given to candidates able to work the entire season.)

Requirements for Guest & Support Services Specialists:

Knowledge & experience working with computer systems such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Sheets & Google Calendar
Post secondary education or training in Outdoor Recreation or Business Administration would be considered an asset
Physically capable of assisting with tour departures which can include the partnered lifting of kayaks weighing up to 55kg

Our Guest & Support Services Specialists will be expected to:

Greet all guests upon arrival
Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed prior to tour departures
Take on a variety of roles to ensure the successful departure and return of all tours including preparing reservations, administering waivers, food preparation, tour & office clean up, as well as tour check ins & the outfitting of guests

Employee Benefits:

Subsidized staff accommodation available in Ucluelet
Discounted and/or complimentary tours (subject to tour availability)
Use of high-quality equipment and participation in on-water staff-training sessions
Pro Deals and gear discounts

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