Strathcona Park Lodge is always looking for employees that exemplify our core values: more with less, stewardship, challenge by choice, living on the edge, generosity of spirit and happy warrior. The Lodge is a rewarding and fun place to work for those that love adventure and nature.

Our season runs from March until November and we do most of our hiring in February. Annually we hire employees throughout operations: house keeping, food and beverage, maintenance, front desk and instructors. Scroll down to find out more about the positions available.  We are currently looking for a creative and motivated Head Chef who will oversee all operations of the kitchen. Closing date for this position is January 31, 2012.

Most staff live on site and pay between $12 and $15 per day for expenses. Our food is wonderful – from scratch, using many local ingredients; our staff accommodation simple and rustic.

Why work at Strathcona

Work environment

We offer a healthy and respectful work environment. Supervisors and managers are eager to support and help staff.

Community

On its own in the wilderness, Lodge staff create their own community of like minded individuals who play and work together. Many lifelong friendships, and more than a few marriages, have developed from working at Strathcona.

Location

This is a multi-sport Mecca in a beautiful location. Within a 40 minute drive are excellent whitewater paddling opportunities, sport climbing, hiking and backpacking trails, canoe circuits, sea kayaking destinations and mountain biking areas. The Lodge itself has excellent swimming in the summer, a fleet of self-propelled water craft, year round running trails and accommodation in a little known wilderness paradise.

Reputation

Strathcona has a solid reputation throughout the tourism and guiding industry in British Columbia and Canada. Fancy a sea kayak guide career? Almost every company in B.C. has hired a Strathcona Park Lodge instructor at some point. Our alumni can be found in influential positions across the outdoor industry.

How to apply

Please forward your resume and cover letter (specifying which position you are applying for and whether you are open to being considered for other positions, your qualifications, availability dates) by mid February, for the best chances of employment in that calendar year, to andrea@strathcona.bc.ca, or fax 250 286-6010. (For Outdoor Instructor positions download an application form found in the job description at the bottom of the page.) To be considered you MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada and have work permit status already obtained.

We accept resumes year-round but most of our hiring is done in February for various start dates (from late March to beginning July) and end dates (from late August to mid-November).

Job descriptions

HEAD CHEF

The Head Chef will oversee all operations of the kitchen from menu design to food sourcing and inventory control.  The Head Chef will supervise and participate in the production and presentation of food to maintain the best quality food possible.  This will be done within the parameters of using whole and mostly local and seasonal foods and with consideration of various client groups, e.g., school children, celebration groups, foodies, international guests, people who require gluten free and other special diets.

 The Head Chef will supervise the staff of the kitchen, participate in the training and development of staff and also provide performance appraisals and corrective action as required. The Head Chef will manage the kitchen in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times. The Head Chef also determines menu changes, controls the purchase of equipment and ingredients as necessary, and handles special menu requests.

 Strathcona Park Lodge Ltd. offers competitive salary packages and an incredible work environment. Qualified applicants should contact andrea@strathcona.bc.ca  for a detailed job description. 

To apply for Head Chef, please submit a resume (Word / Acrobat PDF) to andrea@strathcona.bc.ca or fax (250) 286-6010. 

COOK

As Cook you will cook for large group buffets (e.g. school groups) and a la carte, as a line cook when designated, either with senior chefs or taking lead responsibility on a shift. In most cases a team approach is taken, which includes some working in food preparation, dishwashing and clean-up.

Job Skills and Requirements:

  • Be able to both give and take direction, as required, and work as part of a team
  • Have Food Safe, banquet and a la carte line experience (all required)
  • Have baking experience (preferred)
  • Be knowledgeable about different diet requirements (preferred) and/or willing to learn

To apply for a position in the kitchen, please submit a resume (Word / Acrobat PDF) to andrea@strathcona.bc.ca, or fax (250) 286-6010.

DINING SERVICE STAFF

As Dining Service Staff you will provide different types of service (buffet, a la carte, bar, special events/weddings) in our various on site venues (Whale Room, Myrna’s, Hi-Bracer, Barn and Beach). You will work well as part of a team, encourage healthy eating, and enjoy discussing the day’s adventures with guests.

Job Skills and Requirements:

  • Enjoy the energy of school groups
  • Have a ready smile and be welcoming and personable with guests
  • Have Serving it Right Certification
  • Have experience serving (preferred)
  • Assist from time to time with other related duties in the kitchen and clean-up.

To apply for an position as the Dining Service Staff, please submit a resume (Word / Acrobat PDF) to andrea@strathcona.bc.ca, or fax (250) 286-6010.

HOUSEKEEPING STAFF

As Housekeeping Staff you will ensure that our guest accommodation and public spaces are clean, sanitized, orderly and comfortable resulting in satisfying surroundings for employees, guests and the public.  You will work well as part of a team and also independently.

Job Skills and Requirements:

  • Be adaptable, given the wide range of accommodations on site
  • Be courteous and helpful to our varied clientele (school groups, international tourists, adventurers)
  • Be physically fit, to meet the demands of the job in our rugged, hilly terrain and physically flexible (making beds in tight spaces)
  • Have some light maintenance skills (preferred)
  • Assist from time to time with other related duties in/around guest accommodation (light grounds keeping and maintenance)

To apply for an position as Housekeeping Staff, please submit a resume (Word / Acrobat PDF) to andrea@strathcona.bc.ca, or fax (250) 286-6010.

MAINTENANCE STAFF

SPL is ‘off the grid’ and has its own hydro plant, alternative energy supplies, generator, small logging and milling operation and septic systems. As Maintenance staff you will assist in repairing and replacing the various systems and our 50 year old physical plant.

Job skills and Requirements:

  • Be skilled in various building trades (electrical, plumbing, painting, construction, septic, water, etc.) and/or have a ticket in one of them
  • Be a self-starter and organizer, able to accept direction and to supervise others
  • Act as a general contractor, supervisor or labourer as the job requires

To apply for an position as Maintenance Stafff please submit a resume (Word / Acrobat PDF) to andrea@strathcona.bc.ca, or fax (250) 286-6010.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Outdoor education is a rewarding field that requires creative, inspiring individuals with an outdoor background keen to share their passion with others. We offer quality outdoor education and adventure experiences to people of all ages. In the spring and fall seasons we offer primarily school programs, typically 5 days in length, and in the summer season we offer programs for youth, adults, families and international adventure tourism guests. Activities include: canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, high ropes courses, zip lines, interpretive walks, hiking, minimal impact camping, environmental education, backpacking, mountaineering, canoe tripping, sea kayaking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking.

Minimum requirements: 40hr Wilderness First Aid, CPR C, satisfactory criminal record check, legally able to work in Canada.

Additional preferences: 80hr WFA, canoe instructor, sea kayak guide, SRT, life guarding, ability to instruct in French, Class 4 DL, Outdoor Education training, certificate, diploma or degree, teaching experience, extensive personal outdoor experience.

To apply for an Instructor position, please download the INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION (Acrobat PDF), and submit to the attention of Chief Instructor, chiefinstructor@strathcona.bc.ca, or fax (250) 286-6010. Spring, summer and fall season applications for outdoor instructors will be accepted on an ongoing basis.