Elkin Creek Guest Ranch

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 family that possess a genuine interest in helping us grow to be the best Adventure Resort outfit in all of Canada.

We are now hiring staff for our 2010 season at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch (May to October) and invite qualified applicants to email/fax your resume for the following onboard positions.

Lodge Manager (x1) - The primary function of the lodge manager is to manage operational resources.  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 guests needs and offering operational direction.  He/she must be comfortable acting as ranch host and must be able to warmly interact with individuals from all over,and of all ages, at the ranch and on the phone • The Lodge Manager must have the social poise necessary to be a proactive leader, assessing needs and meeting them within the ranch community • Completing general management duties which will include guest check-ins and check-outs, ranch orientation tours, guest comment sheets, relaying guest requests and issues to the appropriate person(s), telephone and reservations, town errands and hosting • Routine maintenance and cleaning • Basic office tasks such as filing, computer work, and organization • Handling cash and credit card payments (Moneris) • Maintaining of ranch merchandise - stocking, inventory, tidying •  POS system •  Offering direction to staff •  Preparing work schedules and assessing quality of work •  Inventory count and supervision of usage and storage of items •  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 •  Liaises closely with head office and is the conduit for company goals

Ranch Hand (x1) POSITION FILLED FOR 2010 - Duties include all aspects of ranch 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 Elkin Creek • Assuring that guest equine needs are anticipated and met • Farrier knowledge/experience an asset • Strong horsemanship to train horses

Wrangler (x3) 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 the Elkin Creek policies and procedures and able to instruct guests according to the ranch program • Excellent people skills and horsemanship skills are non-negotiable for this role.

Housekeeper (x2) Keeping our beautiful ranch 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.

Lead Cook/ Junior Chef (x1) The individual must be a team player who can work well with other staff.  He/she must have a positive attitude, be pleasant with guests, able to get along with others, and treat others with respect and consideration. He/she should be able to lift 50lbs - Must feel comfortable preparing quality dishes for a maximum of 35 guests and staff - Be comfortable preparing West Coast and Ranch-style cuisine - Have ability to cook vegetarian dishes - Be food allergy sensitive - Use strict hygienic practices - Be FoodSafe certified - Work hard to meet and exceed health codes in a clean and orderly work environment - Be able to bake homemade bread and pastries regularly - Prepare high quality food in a timely manner - Execute effective and attractive presentation of food at each meal.

Kids Program Co-ordinator (x1) This 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 grounds keeping 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 and lake side equipment as well as our sauna house and 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

Lakeside Activities Co-ordinator (x1) - The position is responsible for the ongoing administration and maintenance of our lakeside program. We are looking for someone with a passion for water sports and that strives to ensure our lake is both a safe and fun place to be! May be required to assist with housekeeping and grounds keeping if necessary. We are looking for someone who: • Has knowledge and experience of water sports • 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

Desired assets for all positions: • Valid driver's license preferably with experience in driving standard vehicles • German or French language knowledge • First Aid Certificate • Serving It Right Certificate • Food Safe •  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 the position. To e-mail your resume/CV click here.

You can fax your resume by sending it to 604.513.0194 (Attention Human Resources) or email your resume to info@adventurewestresorts.com with "RESUME" listed in the subject bar.

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

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