Boat Captain/Tour Guide, Lake Minnewanka

What will be your daily

pursuit?

Provide animated, interactive and personalized interpretation of the local history, wildlife, vegetation and geology related to Lake Minnewanka and Banff National Park.

This fun, summer job will start April 29th and run until October.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role is $18.00 per hour, rising to $19.50 once certified.

What perks can you expect?

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks

What will you do in this job?

Receive Paid training to qualify as a Tour Guide and Licensed Boat Captain!

• Be prepared for a fast-paced work environment with changing conditions
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and good communication skills
• Ensure that a high level of customer service is given to each guest
• Deliver high-standard interpretive commentary on board each tour
• Safely operate tour boats, in accordance with Transport Canada regulations Master Limited
• Maintain trip and mechanical logs, report boat performance issues
• Participate in the global effort to keep all areas of Minnewanka clean and wildlife safe
• NOTE : Transport Canada regulations state that In Canada only Canadian or Permanent resident of Canada can work on Canadian vessels. TC form #82-0701

What skills and experience do you need for this job?

• High attention to detail and good communication skills
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environments
• Ability to think calmly and clearly in any situation
• Strong customer service skills
• Public speaking skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Second language an asset
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), support and course reimbursement provided
• To honour our commitment to be Always Honest all employees must consent to a criminal record check

What will your work environment be like?

• Beautiful. You’ll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events and fun!
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog.
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up.

We work as a team and believe that we succeed together these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job.

This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Closing

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation.

We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team!