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Outdoor Adventure Tourism is the fastest growing sector of the tourism industry. Opportunities for Wilderness Jobs, Careers and Training in Adventure Tourism and Ecotourism are available in the following categories:

Front Office Assistant, Office Accounts, Wilderness Hike and Safari Guide, Mountain Bike Guide, Ranch Hand, Guest Ranch Guide, Horse Packtrips Guide, Fishing Guide, Trail Ride Guide, ESL Instructor, Spa Masseuse, Office Administrator, Office Manager, Administrative Officer, Housekeeping, Ranch Cook, Second Cook, Kitchen Manager, Horse Logger, Ranch Guide, Wilderness Guide, Angling Guide, Bus Driver, Outfitter Guide, Sales Executive, Woodlot Manager, Wildlife Viewing, Snowmobiling.

Adventure tourism jobs attract staff from a real cross section of locations, backgrounds, ages, etc. Some examples are university student looking for ranch employment in BC from May to August, students on a gap year, on a work and travel visa looking for a job for 2 weeks to 6 months. High school students that can work summer jobs in July and August, retired people choosing a specific job length and activity that fullfils these interests. Some people choose training, internships or volunteering for various lengths of time.

There are many year round opportunities in a diverse number if environments, enough to satisfy any interest, skill level, time commitment and circumstance.

If you are looking for a summer job or even a long term career in the Wilderness Tourism Industry, then this is the place to look!

Adventure Tourism & Wilderness Operations

With uncompromising commitment, adventure tourism and wilderness operations have been creating spectacular experiences for those seeking trips in the wilderness. By attracting like-minded individuals to work in this industry, operators have developed a unique approach to fulfilling staff interests, goals, and purposes thereby creating the best work environment for individuals to be employed in the adventure tourism industry.

Here you’ll find a one-stop job website for employment opportunities in adventure tourism and wilderness operations — and your gateway to a career in adventure tourism.

Employment Philosophy: Growth, Evolution, Moving On

In wilderness settings, you’ll be expected to grow and progress through life by overcoming the challenges presented in your work, each and every day. This employment philosophy encourages you to meet your interests, for your interests drive your goals, and it’s your goals that propel your purpose in life.

You’ll get the training, coaching, and practice that you’ll need to facilitate your evolution and growth in this environment. By pushing yourself to become the best you can be, as capable, self-reliant, and independent individuals, you’ll be on the right path to better meet your life goals and learn when it’s time for you to move on.

With the right attitude and commitment, you’ll be able to accomplish anything you set your mind to.

Qualifications

To live the wilderness life, you’ll need to be self-motivated and goal-oriented. The nature of the business requires that you’re flexible, able to multi-task, and take initiative. Successful candidates need to be eager to learn, have a positive attitude, and be ready for a challenge. I learned I can be tough; I can push myself to learn and try new things Daniel, 26 Manitoba As some positions are located in a remote wilderness setting, relocation is often required.

Work Values

In every wilderness employment position, you’re mutually dependent on each other; you're part of a team. To meet these team values, you’ll need to understand the business and be knowledgeable of each department’s responsibilities. You should expect:

1. First and foremost, that you’re here to fulfill your job requirements, using your skills, abilities, experiences, and ideas to contribute to the success of the business.
2. To have your interests met, each of you in a different way.
3. Your employer to commit to facilitating your interests, through every opportunity this environment provides, without jeopardizing each other, the environment, or the business.
4. Everyone to work together to foster, promote, and develop this environment so that it can meet everyone’s interests and provide more opportunities.

To operate successfully, employees need to know and uphold all the policies, procedures, and standards of a business. Things can easily change at the last minute; nothing is predictable, so you need to be flexible and help out when asked.

It’s Up To You

Given the laws of nature, working here demands and gives in equal measure. Not everyone is made for this life. If you’re experiencing any doubts concerning your desires and ability to meet high standards and push yourself to be the best you can be, then you might not be suited to a job in wilderness tourism.

If you think you can make the cut, you’re responsible for becoming highly capable, self-reliant, and independent in the wilderness. Your initiative will determine your success. We advise you to invest heavily in yourself.

Invest In Yourself, Others, And This Environment

To help you invest in yourself, regular staff interviews are conducted to keep you on track and meet your goals. Overall, however, it’s you that needs to take ownership of your own personal growth — physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually — and learn why it’s important to give back to others and this environment.

When you apply, we’ll ask you to list your interests and goals related to your career as well as your recreational and health interests. We’ll also ask you how you can contribute to other staff members’ personal growth and development for you’ll be expected to:

1. Impart knowledge directly related to the wilderness lifestyle.
2. Impart knowledge useful to other staff in any environment, that’s not directly related to this lifestyle.
3. Lead fun, creative activities that encourage a positive and constructive atmosphere for everyone.

Through your commitment to yourself and a company’s goals and standards, your opportunities will be limitless.

Pay And Benefits

Your job must be your priority, if you’re to truly have a rewarding and satisfying experience. You’ll be working for some of the best wilderness operators who offer competitive wages and numerous benefits, including:

• Some of the highest paying salaries for professional staff, with the possibility of receiving substantial gratuities. (Staff wages are reviewed and increased in line, given the level of growth and job performance.)
• Job descriptions tailored to fit the interests, personalities, and abilities of each employee.
• Recognition of staff efforts and successes, with a variety of staff bonuses.
• A healthy and active lifestyle, promoting healthy living through a healthy menu. There are also numerous physical and recreational activities available to staff.
• Training and advancement opportunities mirroring changing job descriptions, given your growth and success.
• Professional development opportunities in the form of work, education, recreation, travel, and advancement.
• Variety of work schedules — seasonal, permanent, temporary, full-time, and part-time.
• Often, on-site accommodation and meals, including (in some cases) staff transportation.
• In most cases, substantial cost-of-living advantages enabling staff to save their earnings with no constant living expenses such as utilities, outside entertainment, or shops to spend your money at.
• Plenty of opportunities to make friends and to meet staff and guests from around the world.
• Work with exceptionally well-trained colleagues.
• As some of us are four-season operations, the opportunity to be employed year round and learn different aspects of the wilderness industry

Vertical & Horizontal Opportunities

There are opportunities to evolve and grow within a wilderness business without moving on. You can advance your career vertically by meeting the following criteria:

• Successfully complete all monthly reviews of company policies and procedures.
• Successfully complete company tests.
• Hold all required certificates and licenses required for your position.
• Perform to the standards required in your area.
• Demonstrate a responsible and positive attitude.

You can also advance your position at a wilderness lodge horizontally and jump from entirely different positions like cook, office help, guide, mechanic, ranch hand, and carpenter. Once you’ve fulfilled your goals, interests, and purpose — physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually — you’ve most-likely reached the stage in your life that you’ll need to move on in your career. Be that another business or a career change.

Recruitment

At seasonal and four-season wilderness operations, hiring occurs year round for people from all walks of life, including:

• Students in high school, university, or college looking for summer or seasonal work.
• Professional trades (such as welders, carpenters, and mechanics) wanting to diversify.
• Retired individuals from mixed backgrounds with time to pursue life-long interests.
• Foreigners with approval to experience work in a wilderness setting.
• Exchange students.
• Individuals on a work and travel/working holiday.
• Individuals enrolled in internships.

Application

Before applying to any position, please consider everything you’ve read about working in the wilderness tourism industry. It’s a unique environment where people work, live, and socialize together in a communal environment, but it's not for everyone.

Having said this, if you can commit and contribute to this lifestyle, and foster the success of the business, we encourage you to review the job opportunities and submit an Employee Application Form online. Wilderness operators can only afford to work with individuals that have clear interests, goals, purpose, and the motivation to work in the industry.

Apply as directed in the advertisement, but please note: we cannot accept email attachments.

Like staff, businesses continuously grow and evolve. There are always a number of jobs in the wilderness tourism industry requiring year round terms of employment, so apply for positions where your interests lay.

Chilcotin Holidays  -  Sitemap  -  ESL Wilderness Ranch  -  Canadian Wilderness Tourism Training Centre Wilderness Stewardship and Training Foundation  -  Investment  -  Wilderness Trekking Canada Gun Creek Road, Gold Bridge, BC, Canada, V0K 1P0 Ph: 250-238-2274 * Fax: 250-238-2241 info@wildernessjobs.ca