Careers

The Housekeepers need a keen eye for detail and like to make things meticulously clean in an environment where guests regularly get wet and muddy from their outdoor play. Housekeepers work independently and as part of a team, making sure that our guest accommodation and public spaces are clean, sanitized, orderly and comfortable.  

Wage Range: based on experience $19-$21 per hour

Term: Seasonal, full-time, March – November

Application Deadline: ongoing hiring

Starting Date: Various start and end dates based on seasonal needs.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize to the standards set by the Housekeeping Manager
• Work independently or part of a team cleaning public spaces, guest rooms and cabins
• Washing and folding laundry, sorting, stain removal
• Balancing attention to detail, efficiency and thoroughness from deep cleans to guest turnovers in both private and public spaces.
• Caring about and making a clean and comfortable environment for our guests.

Requirements:

• Be physically fit, to meet the demands of the job on our varied, hilly terrain and physically flexible (making beds in tight spaces)
• Be courteous, trustworthy and helpful to our varied clientele 

Reports to: Housekeeping Manager 

Conditions:

• Successful completion of criminal record check and legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Do you like to make food with fresh local ingredients following the direction of the Chef?  The Cook has food prep experience and an interest in learning more.  With a variable menu and food prepared for large numbers, the cook moves quickly through prep lists to ensure that meals are ready and delicious for set meal times for our various client groups. 

Wage Range: based on experience $20-$22 per hour

Term: Seasonal, full-time, April – November

Currently fully staffed but open to applications.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent food preparation and presentation following daily menus, SPL food philosophy and hospitality standards, and direction from the Chef
• Pitch in for the team – supporting the Servers stocking the buffet, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and store rooms and refrigeration, unloading deliveries and rotating stock, minimizing waste

Requirements:

• Food Safe Certification

Reports to: Managing Chef

Conditions:

• Successful completion of criminal record check and legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Are you versatile and willing to assist the Chef or Cook with whatever is required?  Do you bring a positive energy to the team with a willingness to be flexible and learn?  Our stewards will mainly be dish washing with food prep support. Physical fitness is an asset.  There are learning opportunities to be had working with our Chefs.

Wage Range: based on experience $19-$20

Term: Seasonal, full-time, March – November

Application Deadline: : ongoing hiring

Starting Date: Various start and end dates based on seasonal needs.

Duties:

• Washing dishes 
• Food prep
• Lifting heavy food bins
• Unpacking food orders
• General kitchen cleaning

Reports to: Managing Chef

Conditions:

Successful completion of criminal record check and legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Please send your application directly to chiefinstructor@strathconaparklodge.com

SPL offers quality outdoor education and adventure experiences to people of all ages.   Our instructors are generalists who are competent at instructing a range of outdoor pursuits. We are looking for accomplished outdoor educators with extensive technical and facilitation skills, and the passion and compassion to inspire our clients.

Wage Range: Base wage range – $172 – 192 / per diem, determined by education, certifications, and experience. There are additional pay structures in place for higher level skills needed for specific mentoring/programming requirements that range from $192 – $220.

Term: Seasonal, full – time, March – November

Application Deadline: Depending on the varying start dates. Currently hiring for positions starting at the end of August.

Start Date: Varying start dates, based on program needs. Most people start at the end of April or the end of August.

Responsibilities:

Spring and Fall programs: School based, week long adventure programs.  Grades 7-12 

Activities we offer- High ropes, zip line, tree climb, rock climbing, flat water canoeing, white water canoeing, sea kayaking, white water kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, caving, ocean canoeing, nature interpretation, team building. Read more about our youth programs here.

Summer programs:  WYLD (Wilderness Youth Leadership Development) Expeditions for teens, Experiences, including Family Camps, Family Expeditions, and Adventure Unlimited, Custom private guided programs, and Specialized groups. Read more about our experiences here.

Waterfront support: Each instructor will help to run the boat rentals throughout the summer (canoes, kayaks, SUPs)

Room for creativity:  We like to recognize that each instructor comes with their own unique passions, whether it be promoting mindfulness and connection to self and nature,  nature interpretation, to teaching about climate change and the importance of carbon.  We encourage instructors to bring these passions into their programming where possible.  

Candidate Attributes:

• Hard working
• Ability to work with all ages
• Flexible and understanding towards change 
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining awareness around risk management
• Ability to serve both roles as an outdoor educator and/or private guide

Qualifications/Competencies – Minimum requirements:

•  40hr Wilderness First Aid (mandatory minimum, must be current for the duration of employment)

• CPR C (mandatory minimum, must be current for the duration of employment)
• Clear criminal record check
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Additional preferences:

• 80hr Wilderness First Aid
• Other hard skill based certifications (Sea kayak guide, Rope skills, SRT, etc) 
• Ability to instruct in French
• Class 4 licence and clean driver’s abstract
• teaching experience
• extensive personal outdoor experience

Reports to: Co-Manager of Instructional Staff

Conditions:

• Successful completion of criminal record check and legal entitlement to work in Canada.