Campground Host - Lake Cowichan, Canada - Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd.

Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd.

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Lake Cowichan, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SILVIFOR RESOURCE CONSULTANTS LTD. -
In partnership with RSTBC - 2023

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AWESOME PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM

JOB TITLE Camp Host (SINGLE PAID POSITION, volunteers are welcome)

HIRING FOR Cowichan Lake

FULL-TIME POSITION | FIXED TERM CONTRACT | SEASONAL
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4 months contract full-time
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A daily presence onsite will be required (you must live onsite in your self-contained unit
)
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A personal campsite will be provided for the duration of the season (dry/rustic, no services)

**Working on the Silvifor campground team can provide opportunities for seasonal work or a potential career change. If you enjoy working in the outdoors and are interested in Tourism, Hospitality, or rustic Forestry camping, please consider joining our team

Our campgrounds are usually located on forest service roads and are considered ''rustic dry'': they do not have electricity or potable/running water, only pit toilets / outhouses. A self-contained unit with a generator such as a camper/van/trailer/motorhome is required and _
won't be_
provided _
by the employer.
Single paid position, but couples are welcome to apply.

OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is not a typical job opportunity, it's
part of a
lifestyle:

you will live, work, and spend a lot of your free time at the same location.
Our campsites are
rustic,
without commodities except latrines / outhouses. They are usually located on
forest service roads; some are more
isolated than others. You could be at least 40 minutes away from the closest town and services, for example.

Providing a
safe working space is Silvifor's highest priority.

We have a comprehensive Safety Program in place which will provide you with all the tools and support needed to ensure you and your guests have a safe camping experience.

All our positions require the employees to
submit a criminal record check for vulnerable populations (children and elders), as well as a
driver abstract.

Following your hiring, you will need to participate to some short online courses (free of charge).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hosts will be responsible for
running all aspects of the campground onsite operations.
As a campsite host, you are responsible to maintain a safe and secure environment for all visitors. Providing the highest customer service to our campers while maintaining a professional appearance at all times is essential.

Here are some examples of the main tasks and expectations:

Greeting and checking in campers.
Revenue collections, writing receipts and cash reconciliations.
Ensuring compliance of posted rules for campers.
Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the park (sites, outhouses, beaches, roadways, and trails).
Painting structures such as tables, sheds, site posts, and outhouses.
Occasionally operating vehicles and small power tools such as golf cart, leaf blower, mower, electric clippers, and pruning saw.
Performing other seasonal duties and special projects assigned
Pre/Post Season tasks.
Complying with safety guidelines and being proficient in emergency procedures.

EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

A daily presence onsite will be required (you must live onsite). Hosts will need to be onsite the majority of their time during their contract.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Prior
cash handling experience.
Excellent
communication and
conflict resolution skills.
Capable of movements such as
bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting

Able to
work well unsupervised at a
fast pace while maintaining
quality standards.
Proficient with
online platforms and
web basics.

STRONG ASSETS:

Experience in
customer service in the fields of
Tourism or Hospitality, or any related experience.
Experience in landscaping or maintenance.
First Aid Certification.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE:

Criminal Record Check & Drivers Abstract

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FROM YOU

A proper
selfcontained unit (camper, van, motorhome, trailer) and your own way of transportation to and from the campsite.
A
dry outdoor space with a small table is recommended to comfortably interact with guests on rainy days and to put up messages or open sites board (awning, canopy, large umbrella).
A
generator (we can't guarantee you'll get enough light to run on solar energy).

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Gas, propane, and a cell phone with data plan
:

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Water containers (we have access to close-by locations with potable water where you can go fill up your water jugs for free).

Water pump and hose if needed.
A
printer
and black ink (we'll refund office supplies and ink cartridges during your season).
Appropriate
clothes and shoes for outdoor work and lifestyle in
all weather conditions.

WHAT WE PROVIDE AND OFFER:

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A decent and
fixed monthly salary *with a bi-we