Campsite Host - Lake Cowichan, Canada - Silvifor Resource Consultants Ltd.
Description
Campsite Host (single position) in a non-serviced rustic forestry campsite. *REMOTE CAMP, off-grid, close by the lake, 30 to 40 sites.
Come and live the _Workamping_ lifestyle for a season in one of the beautiful rustic campgrounds we manage Ideal gig for nature lovers, vanlifers or RV'ers, travelers or full-timers, and anyone wanting to spend a few months in nature, enjoying the camping vibe all summer long.
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FULL-TIME POSITION | FIXED TERM CONTRACT | SEASONAL_
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5,5 months contract, starting in May 2024, ending in September. Onboarding to complete before.
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Presence on-site is required for the duration of the contract, camp hosts must live and sleep on-site, have their own sleeping unit and be self-sufficient.
- A personal
campsite is provided for the duration of the season (nonserviced / dry camping, with fire ring and picnic table).
IMPORTANT_ Our campgrounds are
remotely located on forest service roads and are considered "rustic dry'': they
do not have commodities such as electricity or potable/running water, only pit toilets.
- 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.
- Silvifor has a comprehensive Safety Program in place which will provide you with all the tools and support needed to ensure a safe camping experience.
- All our positions require the employees to
submit a vulnerable sector criminal check as well as a
driver abstract. Following your hiring, you will need to participate to some short online courses and basic training (free of charge).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES_
Campsite Hosts are responsible for
running all aspects of the campground on-site operations. As a 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 and respecting standards at all times is essential.
Here are some examples of the main tasks and expectations:
- Greeting and checking in campers.
- Managing reservations and lastminute bookings (first come, first served sites).
- Revenue collections, writing receipts and cash reconciliations.
- Presenting the rules and ensuring compliance from guests.
- Cleaning, painting and maintaining all areas of the park.
- Occasionally operating vehicles (golf cart or work truck) and small power tools such as leaf blowers.
- Complying with safety guidelines and being proficient in emergency procedures.
- Communicating daily with supervisors and reporting all issues.
EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS_
A daily presence on-site is required. Campsite Hosts live on-site, they are expected to be there the majority of their time during their contract and to sleep there every night. We usually need 1 Camp Host for an average of 40 sites, depending on the size and business of the campsite.
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REQUIRED_
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ready for basic remote mobile work (laptop/tablet & printer) & proficient with various online protocols (virtual meetings, mobile document scanning, using various mobile apps).
- Experience in customer service, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Physically fit for outdoor work in a recreational & busy environment in all weather.
- Capable of movements such as bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Able to work well unsupervised at a fast pace while maintaining quality standards.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, sense of initiative & attention to detail.
- Consistency, teamwork, discipline, good social skills and a strong work ethic.
- Positive, creative, flexible & organized mindset.
- Vulnerable sector criminal check record, driving record and eligibility to work in Canada (we do NOT sponsor for work visas).
STRONG ASSETS_
- First aid certification level 1 & other trainings related to the position (WHMIS, FOIPPA, Forest Road Driving Unit).
- Maintenance, Housekeeping or Landscaping experience.
- Property Management or Tourism Industry experience.
- Any experience with challenging clientele or environment.
- Cash handling experience.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE_
- A
selfcontained vehicle ready for months of off grid living (such as: van, camper, up to a Class C recreational vehicle,
with a reliable source of power such as
generator and battery invertor charger system or portable battery; most sites are in the forest). - Your
personal way / vehicle for commuting as needed to/from the campsite (for your personal errands such as laundry, water fillup, grocery & time off; most sites are between 4060min from the closest town). - A
dry outdoor space with a small table is strongly recommended to comfortably interact with guests out of the employee personal space (awning, canopy, large umbrella). - Gas, propane, and water containers.
- A cell phone, a tablet / laptop and a
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