Powell River Sea Kayak Employment Opportunities

• Guiding groups of up to 10 guests on 4–5 day sea kayak tours in Desolation Sound
• Delivering interpretive content on local ecology, Indigenous and coastal history, and marine wildlife
• Supporting additional activities such as hiking, snorkelling, nature interpretation and guest engagement
• Working collaboratively with team members including resort staff and cooks to provide a high standard of service
• Upholding guest safety, risk management, and operational excellence throughout all activities on water and ashore

• Minimum certification as an Assistant Overnight Guide (AOG) with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (or willingness to obtain prior to the season)
• Strong sea kayaking and outdoor experience, with comfort working in varied coastal conditions
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Physically fit and capable of guiding groups on land and water
• Local knowledge of the Powell River & Desolation Sound region is a strong asset

• Season Duration: Mid-June to Mid-September (flexible arrangements available)
• Positions: Casual guiding shifts and full-season guide roles available
• Accommodation and Logistics: All meals and accommodation are provided for guides while working at Cabana. On scheduled days off, guides are welcome to stay at Powell River Sea Kayak’s oceanfront base on Okeover Inlet. The base offers space to park or camp with drinking water, toilet facilities, power, Wi-Fi, a dish washing station, access to kayaks/paddle boards and a hot shower.
• Certification Support: Some assistance with certification costs may be available for strong candidates with existing skills that are a great fit for our team

• A cover letter outlining your outdoor experience, local knowledge, and interpretive strengths

Cabana Desolation Eco Resort has a Head Cook working full time from mid June-mid September each year, with two short ‘maintenance’ breaks built into the schedule.

Despite being remote, we have a full commercial kitchen that is capable of preparing meals for 12 people or more. The kitchen is complete with propane refrigerator and stove, commercial sink, and solar powered power outlets and LED lighting. The natural cedar kitchen and dining area, nestled amongst the rainforest on our uninhabited island, is a far cry from traditional commercial kitchens!

We focus on creating healthy, vibrant, creative meals from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. We use a set-menu created and tweaked each season, that leaves room for personal creativity and variety. Almost everything is created from scratch on site. The majority of our ingredients are ordered by the head cook before each trip and transported to Kinghorn Island on our company motor vessel with our staff changeovers.

This role is more than simply creating good food. The design and ambiance of the resort means that our cooks enjoy a far more social environment than in the average commercial kitchen. They interact with our guests daily and add a personal touch to the service and experience that our guests enjoy. As such, a high level of interpersonal communication skills are absolutely necessary for this position.