Algonquin Park Employment 2018 - Jobs and careers in Algonquin Provincial Park

Wilderness Guide/Educator

​Our continued growth requires multiple outdoor education & adventure specialists who desire career positions (5 month annual season) with an industry leader. Founded in 1996, Algonquin Adventure Tours specializes in providing Algonquin Provincial Park educational adventures and guide services 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
• 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 canoe/bicycle/hiking/fishing 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 12 - October 7, 2018; May 12 - September 2, 2018; August 1- 26, 2018 (school teachers only); Contract - full time. 

​Compensation:

• Hourly base + generous bonuses + tips + ESA contribution (EI, vacation pay)  - $15,000-$22,000/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 2018. info@algonquintours.com . Hiring is 1st come, 1st served, so please submit ASAP.

Operations Assistant
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This new position will support management in all aspects of operations. Founded in 1996, Algonquin Adventure Tours specializes in providing Algonquin Provincial Park educational adventures and guide services to travellers from around the world. Excellence striving team members enjoy an unparalleled working, training and living experience, year after year.
 
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 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:

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

Work Term: 

•  June 30 – September 2, 2018; Contract – Full time. Working hours vary and split shifts are common.

Compensation:

• Hourly wage + generous bonus + ESA contributions (EI, vacation pay, etc.) - $1700 - $3000/month
• Awesome accommodations on 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 2018. info@algonquintours.com. Hiring is 1st come, 1st served, so please submit ASAP.