EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Adventure and Ecotourism have become some of the fastest growing
industries on Vancouver Island with strong growth predicted
to the 2010 Olympics and beyond. Island
Pacific Adventures Ltd. is proudly celebrating 20 years
of providing quality outdoor
education and amazing cave tours at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, located
on Central Vancouver Island between Courtenay and Nanaimo.
Our
company maintains three combined operations: a Waterfront
Campground, a Cave
Park and an Outdoor
Education Centre. We are always on the lookout for
inspired individuals to apply their knowledge and skills in a job that is fun and
challenging.
Join an excellent team of guides and naturalists
to help make our Outdoor Education Centre a success. If the
outdoors is your lifestyle and you are willing to make a commitment
toward a career on Vancouver Island, then check this out!
"Read what our past & present employees have to
say" (click here)
HORNE LAKE CAVES PROVINCIAL PARK
Cave Guide / Park Operator - Full time - May to Sept. $10 to $12/hr.
Lead guided cave tours including school geology programs and
family tours in Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. Respond to park visitors requests for information
or assistance. Park Operator duties include enforcing the
Park Act and park maintenance duties. Provide first aid and
emergency response. Must pass Cave Guide certification course.
“High Adventure” Cave Guide Full time
- May to Sept. $13 to $16/hr.
This position includes all regular cave guide duties but also
offers the opportunity to lead 5 hour vertical caving
expeditions. Must also instruct outdoor climbing and rappelling
clinics for groups and families. Must have documented experience
and training in climbing / rescue. Must obtain Vertical Cave
Guide Certification.
Visitor Info Centre Staff Full time - July to Sept.
$10 to $12/hr.
Operate provincial park Visitor Centre and coordinate guided tour scheduling.
Greet and inform park visitors. Equipment
rentals, retail sales, and recording stats. Liaison with BC
Parks, guiding staff, and park volunteers. Minor park maintenance
and Park Act enforcement. Provide first aid and emergency
response.
HORNE LAKE OUTDOOR CENTRE
Camp Counsellor / Instructor Full time position
- May to Oct. $10 to $12/hr.
Conduct School Adventure Camp programs for children aged 8
- 17. Will also lead school groups on various outdoor education
programs ranging from 2 to 3.5 hours per session. Water and
land based activities include rappel training, top rope climbing,
cave exploring, canoeing, orienteering, wilderness navigation
& survival, team games, nature crafts, and campfire stories
and songs. Canoe Instructor or Lifeguard certification definitely
an asset. Additional training provided for Outdoor Center
Instructors
PLUS All the rockclimbing, cave exploring,
camping and outdoor living you can handle.
Legendary staff events, super people, and great experience in a spectacular
work environment.
- All applicants must possess valid first aid certificate.
- Previous guiding or group leadership experience
preferred.
- Must pass BC Parks Cave Guide certification exam
- Additional training required for Outdoor Center
Instructors
- Employees responsible for own food and accommodations
(ie. tent / camper)
- Completion of all training is on a volunteer basis
SEND RESUMES TO:
AMY GIBSON - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
BOX 3531 COURTENAY, BC V9N 6Z8
FAX: (250) 339-0555
or email to: admin@hornelake.com
"Read what our past & present employees have to
say" (click here)
ADMINISTRATION &
RESERVATIONS OFFICE
Office and Retail Manager- Full Time, April to Oct
$12.00 - $14.00/hr
Liaison with managers, staff, park hosts, and clients on
a daily basis. Display exceptional teamwork, mentoring and
supervisory skills. Respond to park visitor inquiries by
phone and email. Manage daily schedules, reservations
systems, purchasing, and inventory systems for retail stock.
This demanding position requires a person who can
work independently in a high paced environment where multi
tasking is key.
Successful Applicants will possess the following:
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Valid first aid certificate
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Previous retail / customer service experience
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Scheduling, inventory systems, and cash management
experience
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Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
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An
affinity for numbers and complex logistics
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All
Employees responsible for own food and accommodations
(ie. tent / camper)
-
Completion of
3-day orientation is on a volunteer
basis
Campground Office & Reservations Assistant- Full Time,
June to
September $10 - $11.50/hr
Deliver office excellence in a park setting. Check in
guests and maintain reservation system. Respond to park
visitor inquiries by phone, email in a timely and
professional manner. Retail sales and canoe / kayak rentals.
Daily bike runs through campground and a host of other
"outdoor missions".
PLUS All the swimming, hiking,
camping and outdoor adventures you can handle. Great staff events, super people, and great experience in a spectacular
work environment.
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Applicants must possess valid first aid certificate.
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Previous retail / customer service experience
preferred
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Employees responsible for own food and accommodations
(ie. tent / camper)
-
Completion of
3-day orientation is on a volunteer
basis
FACILITY
MAINTENANCE
AND SECURITY
"Read what our past & present employees have to
say" (click here)
Campground
Maintenance and Security- Full Time, June to September $12.00
- $14.00/hr
Liaison with, staff, park hosts, and clients on
a daily basis. Display exception teamwork skills. Respond to park visitor inquiries and concerns within a timely manner. Enforce park
regulations This demanding position requires
a person who is a self starter that can work independently.
Ensure projects are completed with other members of the
maintenance and security team.
Successful Applicants will possess the following:
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Valid first aid
certificate
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Driver's
licence and own transportation required
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Previous
experience in carpentry and small engine repair an asset
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Ability
to troubleshoot and solve problems with little or no
supervision
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Employees responsible for own food and accommodations
(ie. tent / camper)
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Completion of
3-day orientation is on a volunteer
basis
SEND RESUMES TO:
AMY
GIBSON - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
BOX 3531 COURTENAY, BC
V9N
6Z8
FAX: (250) 339-0555
or email to: admin@hornelake.com
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