Eden on Chilko Lake

Careers with Adventure West Resorts

Are you a people person who loves the outdoors, adventure and everything that makes British Columbia the best place to live? Do you take initiative and pride in everything you do? We are looking for people to join our resort family that possess a genuine interest in helping us grow to be the best adventure provider in all of Canada.

We will be hiring for the 2010 season at Eden on Chilko Lake in early spring of that year. We do however invite qualified applicants to email/fax your resume for the following live-in positions available for June- October 2010.

Lodge Manager (x1) The primary function of the Lodge manager is to deal with our guests. This person is the "face of the ranch" as he/she will most often be the voice on the phone and the presence in the Lodge taking care of all guest needs. He/she must be comfortable acting as resort host and able to warmly interact with individuals from all over, of all ages, at the resort and on the phone • The Lodge manager must have the social poise necessary to be a proactive host or hostess assessing needs and meeting them during the guest's resort stay. • Completing general management duties which will include guest check ins and check outs, resort orientation tours, guest comment sheets, relaying guest requests and problems to the appropriate person(s), telephone and reservations, town errands and hosting. • Routine maintenance and cleaning. • Basic office tasks such as filing and keeping office clean and organized, computer work. • Handle cash + credit card payments (Moneris) • Maintenance of ranch merchandise – stocking, inventory, keeping organized and clean • POS System. • Offers direction to staff • Preparing work schedules and checking on quality of work • Keeping an inventory of supplies and supervising their use and storage • Overseeing laundry • Must be a self starter with strong sense of responsibility and willingness to take the necessary effort to maintain the highest quality standards • Liases closely with the offsite head office and is the conduit for company goals

Resort Maintenance (x1) Duties include all aspects of resort maintenance • Must have basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and be able to accept directions from management • Ability to be flexible and act immediately as circumstances arise • Other duties include hot tub and grounds maintenance, cutting firewood, building fences, assist with haying • All other duties as assigned • Wrangling skills an asset.

Head Wrangler (x1) The Head Wrangler position is a management role. He/she must have strong leadership qualities, a deep knowledge of horses and their day to day care and the ability to act quickly in emergency situations • He/she must have highly developed social skills and the intuitive ability to match guests with appropriate horses • Must be able to interact successfully with all personality types, ages and genders and work with Head Office goals. • Care and maintenance of the horses and tack • Managing the wranglers employed at Eden on Chilko Lake • Assuring that guest equine needs are anticipated and met • Farrier knowledge/experience an asset • Strong horsemanship to train horses

Wrangler (x1) Duties include the day-to-day care of the horses and tack, grooming, saddling, bridling, cleaning stalls and barn area, leading guest rides, providing constructive and engaging instructions to guests in accordance with our riding program, feeding, basic health care of animals • He/she must learn the lead trail rides, instruct guests according to the Wrangler guidelines of horseback riding and maintain leadership of horses and guests at the corral and on the trail • Must be a conversant trail guide willing to learn Eden on Chilko Lake policies and procedures and able to instruct guests according to the resort program • Excellent people skills are essential for this role. First Aid and CPR skills required.

Housekeeper (x3) Keeping our beautiful resort clean and well maintained is as important as any other single aspect of our operation. Our house-keeping staff is responsible to upkeep our main lodge inclusive of the laundry room, the guest cabins, sauna house and outside areas • Main duties are: changing towels, making & changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, vacuuming, washing windows, dusting, and various other cleaning related activities • You will also help in the kitchen or lounge if required during high occupancy periods.

Chef (x1) Food is much more than a biological necessity. In the right hands, it's an art form meant to be savored. The Eden on Chilko Lake Chef is responsible for • Directing breakfast, lunch, appetizers, dinner and snacks as well as BBQs and cookouts. • Supervision of all kitchen operations. This includes, but is not limited to, inventories, ordering, supervising staff, keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary in accordance with health code standards. • Reviewing of profiles for upcoming guests • Efficient and creative use of resources. Monitor food inventory in cooler, freezers, and dry storage to minimize food waste. • Adhere to all recycling programs set by the ranch • Kitchen, coolers and dining areas are maintained in a clean, sterile and orderly manner • Open kitchen concept requires friendly guest relations • Must have a neat and tidy appearance • Experience and/or appropriate degrees/certificates required • He/she must have a positive attitude, be pleasant to guests, able to get along well with other people and treat others with respect and consideration.

Sous-Chef (x1) The Eden on Chilko sous-chef will support the chef in whatever manner is felt appropriate to the role. The sous-chef must be a team player who can work well with the chef and the other staff • He/she must be open to input regarding preparation of dishes working together to create the best food products possible • He/she must have a positive attitude, be pleasant to guests, able to get along with other people and treat others with respect and consideration • He/she needs to be able to lift 50 pounds • He/she needs to use strict hygienic practices working hard to meet or exceed health codes and to maintain a clean and orderly work environment • He/she needs to be a skilled cook able to bake homemade bread and pastries, prepare high quality food in a timely manner, and execute effective and attractive presentation of the food.

Kitchen Help (x3) Keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, kitchen garbage removal and cleaning the kitchen floor • The kitchen assistant is also responsible for the washing and storage of pots, pans, china, flatware and all kitchen utensils • May be required to assist with housekeeping and groundskeeping if necessary.

Kids Program Co-ordinator (x1) The position is responsible for the development and running of our daily kids program. Candidates must absolutely love children and will show them how to have fun outdoors. From hikes, to crafts, and time at the lake your job is to keep the kids active and entertained; with a degree of variety, safety and responsibility shown at all times...but most of all it should be loads of fun. You may be required to assist with housekeeping and groundskeeping if necessary. • Has active knowledge and experience working with children • Is physically fit • Has outdoor activity experience • Has strong customer service skills • First Aid & CPR.

Outdoor Adventure and Fishing Guide (x1) The position is responsible for teaching all aspects of fishing to our guests including basic spin/cast fishing for younger children and fly fishing, as well as taking guests for hikes, kayaking, canoeing, sailing or playing with the kids. Our Outdoor Adventure Guide also takes care of all fishing equipment as well as our hot tub. We are looking for someone who: • Has knowledge and experience of sport and recreation management, youth leadership and physical activity. • Is physically fit • Has guiding & outdoor activity experience • Has strong customer service skills • First Aid & CPR. - Wilderness First Aid an asset • Must have boating licence

Water Activities Co-ordinator (x1) The position is responsible for the ongoing administration and maintenance of our watersports program. We are looking for someone with a passion for watersports, that strives to ensure the water is both a safe and fun place to be! May be required to assist with housekeeping and groundskeeping if necessary. We are looking for someone who: • Has knowledge and experience of watersports • Is physically fit • Has outdoor activity experience • Has strong customer service skills • First Aid & CPR. - Wilderness First Aid and lifeguarding certification an asset • Experience with horses and/or housekeeping (to help cover days off) is considered an asset

Masseuse (x2)

Spa Manager (x1)

Esthetician (x1)

Desired assets for all positions: • Valid driver's license preferrably with experience in driving standard vehicles • German or French language knowledge • First Aid Certificate • Serving It Right Certificate • A criminal record check will be mandatory

How to Apply

For all applicants please submit a cover letter outlining what role you would like to apply for, and detail why you think you will make a strong candidate for your role. To e-mail your resume/CV click here.

You can fax your resume by sending it to 604.513.0194. (Attention Human Resources)

A big Adventure West Resorts thanks goes out to all applicants!

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