LOVE YOUR SUMMER
We are currently taking applications for our 2023 season.
Join our team and live the lifestyle most people dream of. Here at Liquid Lifestyles, we take pride in our team as they make the difference. Work alongside some of the most skilled and experienced staff out there, not only do they work hard but they play hard too. Working at Liquid Lifestyles is not just a job but a life experience. Located in British Columbia’s Wells Gray Park, the Clearwater River offers world class rafting and kayaking. If you are an outdoor enthusiast the Wells Gray Park is your playground with endless hiking, biking, camping, and fishing.
So get your application in and come LEARN, PLAY and EXPLORE with us.
POSITIONS
Guest Services/Assistant
We are looking for people who can give exceptional guest service and be a general assistant for our guides
Qualities:
- Excellent guest/customer service skills
- Calm and engaging
- Well organized
- Tidy and efficient
Skills & Certifications:
- Class V Drivers License (Class IV Drivers License a plus)
- Physically able to hike to look out locations
- Photography skills
- Answering phones and booking trips
- Computer apps knowledge- Picture editing, calendar management, document editing/sharing
Responsibilities:
- Greets guests and checks them in for trips
- Help fit guests gear
- Monitor safety channels
- Keep office clean and stocked for guests
- Drive the shuttles to pick up locations
- Take photos of the trip in progress
- Edit photos of the trip for guests to purchase
- Help clean and manage gear when it returns
- Cash management/record keeping
- Other office tasks as required
Whitewater Rafting Guides & Instructors
Qualities:
- Good work ethic
- Able to work unsupervised
- Strong safety and risk assessment
- Friendly and engaging
Certifications:
- Senior or Trip Leader Guide License
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Wilderness First Aid 50hr. (80hr. Preferred)
- Class IV Drivers License
- 3 Years of Whitewater Guiding Experience (Rafting or Kayaking)
- Class IV Whitewater Kayaking or Rafting Experience
Responsibilities:
- Gear and equipment maintenance
- Guide guests in safety demonstrations
- Creating a positive guest experience
- Set up and take down of trip gear
Whitewater Kayaking Instructor
Qualities:
- Good work ethic
- Able to work unsupervised
- Strong safety and risk assessment
- Friendly and engaging
Certifications:
- Level 2 Kayak Instructor Leader / Instructor – Canoe and Kayak Canada (or Equivalent)
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT 1)
- Wilderness First Aid 50hr. (80hr. Preferred)
- Class IV Drivers License
- 3 Years Whitewater Guiding Experience (Rafting or Kayaking)
- Class IV Whitewater Kayaking Experience
Responsibilities:
- Gear and equipment maintenance
- Guide guests in safety demonstrations
- Creating a positive guest experience
- Set up and take down of trip gear
Guiding Operations Manager
We are looking for someone with proven leadership experience who can oversee the day-to-day operations and risk management of our river activities.
Qualities:
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Strong Technical river knowledge and skills
- Proven leadership and supervisory/management skills
- Friendly and engaging customer service focus
Certifications:
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Wilderness First Aid 50hr. (80hr. Preferred)
- Class IV Drivers License
- Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Outdoor Education or Tourism(Not required but an asset)
- 4 Years Whitewater Guiding Experience (Rafting or Kayaking)
- Advanced River Kayak Instructor (Not required but an asset)
- Advanced River Kayak Instructor (Not required but an asset)
Responsibilities:
- Manages all riverstaff including, Rafting Guides, Whitewater KayakInstructors, Shuttle Drivers and Photographers
- Preventative maintenance of all equipment and gear
- Guides Training and Trip Development programs
- Liaising with guests/clients, ensuring operating and industry standards are met
- Ensures all access and egress points on operational rivers are maintained and developed
- Ensures that all OH&S legislation and regulations are being adhered to asper our Risk Management and Emergency Response Program
Apprentice Instructor
This is a development position designed to train and develop aspiring guides and may lead to a guiding position if progression is quick. Depending on your experience you will spend your summer outside experiencing all aspects of the river operations, everything from driving shuttle, riverside photography, kayaking as well as learning the ins and outs of guiding. Gain knowledge and experience by working alongside our senior staff members. All applicants should have the following:
- Wilderness First Aid 50hr (80hr. preferred)
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- River Kayak Skills (not required but an asset)
- Class IV Drivers License
Employment includes lodging, training and skill development opportunities, competitive wages starting at $25-30/hour(depending on experience), and a fun work environment with an emphasis on safety and creating great guest experiences.
Please send your resumes and cover letters to [email protected] and get ready for a great summer of paddling and experience what BC’s best whitewater has to offer!