Algonquin Park Employment - Jobs and Careers in Algonquin Provincial Park

2020 Canoe Trip Guide & Naturalist

​Our continued growth requires multiple outdoor education & adventure specialists, who desire a career position (5 month annual season), with an industry leader. Founded in 1996, Algonquin Adventure Tours specializes in providing guided Algonquin Provincial Park educational adventures to travellers from around the world.
 
Qualifications:

• Advanced canoe & wilderness survival skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Adaptable, flexible and reliable
• Advanced knowledge of the natural history, flora and fauna of the area is very important.
• Strong work ethic (hard work in possibly extreme weather, with many insects, is not for all)
• Friendly - must enjoy educating travellers from across the globe.
• Ability to lift/carry 75+ pounds and portage/flip boats like a master.
• Outdoors card, fishing permit, pleasure craft operators card, food handler certification & wilderness first responder (or be willing to obtain)
• Paddling & camping gear/clothing for 3 seasons
• Must enjoy living in a rural setting
• NLS, military experience, additional languages and campfire music skills are a plus
• Experience with children and/or a related school degree is a plus
• Non tobacco smoker (smoke free work place and residence)

Duties:

• Protect AAT gear from abuse/accident
• Guide day and multiday wilderness trips 
• Provide safe, educational and fun experiences
• Set up, take down, clean, pack and maintain all equipment
• Food preparation, service and cleaning
• Represent Algonquin Adventure Tours in a professional manner at all times (i.e. uniform, grooming & language)
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: 

• May 11 - October 11, 2019; May 11 - September 6, 2019; full time. 

​Compensation:

• Daily base + generous bonuses + tips + ESA contribution (EI, vacation pay)  - $15,000-$22,000/full season
• Meals on trips, extensive training and the latest trade tools
• Awesome free accommodations at our farm in Dwight

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be an asset to this growing company. Subject line: AAT Careers 2020. Stuart@AlgonquinTours.com . Hiring is 1st come, 1st served, so please submit ASAP.

2020 Logistics & Media Coordinator
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This new position will support management in all aspects of operations and video production. Founded in 1996, Algonquin Adventure Tours specializes in providing guided Algonquin Provincial Park educational adventures  to travellers from around the world. Excellence striving team members enjoy an unparalleled working, training and living experience, year after year. This position is an excellent starting point for those seeking a career in tourism management.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Adaptable, flexible and reliable
• A sunny and outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic (work is often outdoors, rain or shine)
• Over 25 with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift/carry 75+ pounds
• Must enjoy living in a rural setting
• Canoe, photography/cinematography and/or carpentry skills are an asset
• Military experience or additional languages are an asset
• Non tobacco smoker (smoke free work place and residence)

​Duties:

• Long vehicle (van and trailer) driving
• Clean & repair gear
• Farm and property maintenance
• Trip packing, unpacking
• Organize and prepare trip supplies
• Photography/cinematography & editing
• Represent Algonquin Adventure Tours in a professional manner at all times (i.e. uniform, grooming & language)
• Other duties as assigned (including possible guiding)

Work Schedule: 

•  June 1 – Oct.6, 2020; Part time (June) & Full time (other months). Working hours vary and split shifts are common.

Compensation:

• Hourly base + generous bonuses + ESA contributions (EI, vacation pay) - $8,000-$10,000/season
• Awesome free accommodations at our farm in Dwight

​Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be an asset to this growing company. Subject line: AAT Careers 2020 . Stuart@AlgonquinTours.com. Hiring is 1st come, 1st served, so please submit ASAP.