Working With Us
At the Water’s Edge Adventures is a tight knit company made up of a small, high performing team. We generally see many staff return to us but are always on the lookout for new talent and personalities to join our welcoming community.
Although AWE is the newest company in Telegraph Cove, our team accounts for a considerable portion of the experience on the Johnstone Strait. We strive for quality with an emphasis on adventure and offer significant tour customization with many of our guests.
Telegraph Cove is out of the way and at the end of the road. Unless living locally on the north island, it is not easy to commute. Most of our previous staff have lived onsite in our off-grid Staff Accommodation area. Living and working in close contact develops a strong community which, along with the bonding nature of the job itself, plays a large role in the high retention in our staff.
Our standard of living is not for everyone. Although viewed as a glamorous lifestyle, off-grid living comes with challenges. In a small community, each individual’s contribution impacts the quality of living for all. Potential applicants will require not only the passion and attributes for the job, but also for the lifestyle demanded by living and working in a remote area.
2024 Employment Opportunities
Our team of guides delivers world class tours under the following operations:
- At the Water’s Edge Adventures – nomadic style sea kayaking tours on the Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound and Broughton Archipelago ranging from 2 – 8 days,
- Ecosummer Expeditions – basecamp tours located just outside of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve on the Johnstone Strait ranging from 4 – 8 days,
- Butterfly Tours – multi-day expedition guiding in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve ranging from 6- 8 days
Interested guides should apply expecting opportunities to gain experience working with a variety of guides in both a nomadic/expedition tour style and a basecamp tour style.
May 13-16 pre-season guide training session is mandatory for all kayak guides!
- West Coast Trail Hiking Guide
- Contract Dates:
- June 23 – June 30 – trip 1
- July 13-20th – trip 2
- Must hold ACMG hiking certification or equivalent hiking guide experience with personal experience on the WCT
- Contracts may require additional days of logistical preparation before and after the trips. These days are paid.
- Will be responsible for:
- Leading 8 day WCT hiking expeditions, starting from Gordon River and ending in Pachena Bay.
- Contract Dates:
- Assistant Overnight Guide (AOG)
- Contract Dates: (flexible, please inquire for specific dates)
- June 5 – September 4 or September 25, 2024 (flexible end date)
- July 10 – End of Aug/end of Sept
- August 1 – September 25, 2024
- Must hold current AOG certification (or plans to hold before contract start) in good standing with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC
- Will be responsible for:
- Assisting on nomadic multi-day kayak tours ranging from 2-8 days in the Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound and Broughton Archipelago
- Assisting on Ecosummer Expeditions 4 Day Basecamp trips located on the border of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve in the Johnstone Strait
- Leading day trips in the Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound
- Supporting tours and other company needs from shore
- Guide salary ranging from $170 – $230 per day depending on guiding experience. Shore rate ranging from $19-$25 hourly depending on experience
- AOG guides can expect a shore hours if guiding duties do not fill a full 40 hour work week
- Contract Dates: (flexible, please inquire for specific dates)
- Level 2/3 Guide
- Contract Dates (end dates flexible):
- July 5 – August 31, 2022 / September 25, 2024
- July 15 – End of August/end of September, 2024
- August 1 – September 25, 2025
- Must hold current L2/L3 certification in good standing with the Sea Kayak Guide Alliance of BC.
- Will be responsible for:
- Leading and assisting nomadic multi-day kayak tours ranging from 2-8 days in the Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound and Broughton Archipelago
- Leading Ecosummer Expeditions 4 Day Basecamp trips located on the border of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve in the Johnstone Strait
- Lead day trips in the Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound
- Supporting tours and other company needs from shore
- Guide salary ranging from $240 – $330 per day depending on guiding experience. Shore rate ranging from $19-$25 hourly depending on experience
- Lead guides can expect a shore hours if guiding duties do not fill a full 40 hour work week
- Contract Dates (end dates flexible):
- Ecosummer Expeditions Basecamp Host
- Contract Dates: (flexible)
- July 10 – September 15
- August – September
- Wilderness First Aid is an asset
- Cooking experience is an asset but training will be provided
- Will be responsible for:
- Supporting the customer experience while living at the Ecosummer Expeditions Basecamp on the Johnstone Strait. The camp is just off the border of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve, a protected marine area dedicated to the preservation of killer whales and salmon. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to live in one of the blue globe’s gems!
- Cooking for groups up to 15 in a wilderness setting using a wilderness kitchen (propane stoves, BBQ, non-running water, etc.)
- Camp maintenance for guests tents, kitchen, shower, gear, etc while guests are paddling for the day
- Overall customer experience while guests are on shore, in conjunction with guides
- Supporting staff accommodation and camp needs while coordinating with the team at home base (recycling management, supplies and materials inventory and management, etc.)
- This position calls for a quick learner and an individual with high initiative who enjoys living in the outdoors
- Although primarily working in a team environment, you will, at times, be relied upon to work unsupervised, completing tasks that will require problem solving and competent decision making
- Supporting the customer experience while living at the Ecosummer Expeditions Basecamp on the Johnstone Strait. The camp is just off the border of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve, a protected marine area dedicated to the preservation of killer whales and salmon. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to live in one of the blue globe’s gems!
- Salary ranging from $200-$300 daily depending on experience
- Basecamp hosts will be living in tents on platforms at the basecamp while on shift. The camp has hot, outdoor style showers and a composting toilet. It is soft “glamping”. Interested applicants should be willing and excited to live an off-grid lifestyle
- Shift work can vary. Dependent on applicants experience and preferences. Examples of potential shifts are:
- 13 on, 8 off/5 off
- 10 on, 8 off/5 off
- 7 on, 2 off – accommodation can be provided for a shift with 2 or less days off
- Contract Dates: (flexible)
- Tour Operations/Shore Support Staff
- Contract Dates: (flexible)
- June – September
- July – August
- August – September
- Must have valid drivers license
- Will be responsible for:
- Supporting tours from Telegraph Cove (maintaining and organizing tour equipment, grocery obtainment, prep kitchen management, assisting guides with tour prep and deprep, etc.)
- Supporting staff accommodation and camp needs (recycling management, supplies and materials inventory and management, etc.)
- Cleaning responsibilities for guest accommodation condos
- Supporting office needs as required. Assisting customers with retail purchases, luggage storage, checking in and out of trips, etc.
- This position calls for a quick learner and an individual with high initiative
- Although primarily in a team environment, you will be relied upon to work competently unsupervised, completing tasks that will require problem solving and decision making
- Salary ranging from $20-$28 hourly depending on experience
- Contract Dates: (flexible)
- Handyperson/Contractor
- Contract Dates:
- Project based work, piece work. Examples:
- March – June: many of our projects will occur within this timeframe before the operating season begins.
- July – October: ongoing work throughout full operating season on a casual/as needed basis
- Skills of Interest
- Carpentry, electrical, fibreglass, small engine mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, plumbing, welding, heavy equipment operating, milling, SVOP, trail building
- Wages:
- Based on experience and project/contract.
- Please apply with salary expectations and availability
- Our preference here is to find 2-3 handy north island locals interested in casual, part time work. This is not a full time position. Off-grid accommodation can be provided for the duration of a project if needed
- Contract Dates:
Employee Benefits
- Competitive work in world class sea kayaking destinations
- Free off-grid accommodation offered for duration of contract. Season long ping pong tournaments, wilderness movie nights, spontaneous live music and scare pranks come part and parcel
- Tried and tested training pipeline to gain certifications with the SKGABC. Work directly with SKGABC Guide Trainers and experienced L3 Guides
- Opportunities to gain experience with varied and experienced guides in different locations and tour styles
- Opportunities to work with outdoor education and/or sea kayak training courses in the spring
- Top level guide renumeration based on experience
- High quality tour equipment – best in the industry
- Opportunities for training certification grants and subsidies
- Dedicated and experienced team around you, from top to bottom. Everyone plays a vital role and chips in where needed
- Pro-deals with company affiliations
- Incredible training opportunities offered by experienced staff – staff trips, personal expedition opportunities, pro-dev/training focus mindset
- Local rock climbing bluff, hiking trails, sunset viewpoints and ocean vistas right from your backdoor
Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume with availability to: info@atthewatersedge.ca