Work with Kayak Fundy in Alma, NB

Spend your summer on the world’s highest tides.

 

Kayak Fundy – FreshAir Adventure is hiring energetic, professional, and bilingual-friendly staff for the 2026 season in Alma, New Brunswick.

We offer more than seasonal employment. We offer the chance to join a skilled outdoor team delivering exceptional, safe, and educational sea-kayaking experiences in one of Canada’s most distinctive coastal settings.

THE WORK

Our kayak guides work in small teams of two or three, leading and assisting half-day and full-day sea-kayaking tours on the Bay of Fundy.

Successful applicants will:

  • Guide varied groups of guests safely on the water
  • Teach practical paddling techniques and on-water safety
  • Deliver high-quality outdoor experiences to people of many backgrounds and levels of ability
  • Provide natural and cultural interpretation (training material supplied)
  • Conduct pre-trip briefings and waiver explanations
  • Prepare kayaks and safety equipment for daily operations
  • Clean and maintain equipment after each tour
  • Participate in staff training and orientation in late May and early June
  • Adhere to Transport Canada regulations and all internal safety standards
  • Support environmental stewardship through responsible, low-impact practices
  • Be able to communicate in French and English (conversational)

All staff receive in-house job-specific training and access to our operations and interpretation manuals prior to beginning work. If you are interested in working with us please see below for details. And feel free to reach out to us in advance of a formal application if you have any questions.

 

 

 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Senior Kayak Guide

  • Wage: $17.50-$20.00/hr
  • Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
  • Work Term: Last week of May to August 31 (+ up to two additional weeks)
  • Requirements
  • Minimum Paddle Canada Level 2
  • Wilderness First Aid Certification (minimum 40-hour course)
  • Valid full Class 5 driver’s licence
  • Reliable telephone and text communication
  • Strong leadership judgment
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities a considerable asset
  • CO-OP students welcome!

Junior Kayak Guide

  • Wage: $17.00-18.00/hr
  • Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
  • Work Term: Last week of May to August 31
  • Requirements
  • Minimum Paddle Canada Level 1
  • Basic First Aid, CPR
  • Passion for outdoor work and learning
  • Positive, motivating outlook
  • Good safety judgment and communication skills
  • Valid full Class 5 driver’s licence
  • Bilingualism a strong advantage
  • CO-OP students welcome!

 

Special note

We are especially interested in students enrolled in:

  • Outdoor Studies or Adventure Education
  • Recreation and Leisure programmes
  • Tourism or Hospitality
  • Environmental Studies
  • Education

Kayak Fundy prioritises hiring of co-op and work-term students wherever possible. These placements provide participants with meaningful professional experience in outdoor leadership, education, and responsible tourism.

Benefits – expected and unexpected

  • Staff housing provided at no charge (basic house rules apply)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional guide training
  • Inclusive workplace policies and safe working conditions
  • Because many of our guests speak French as their first language, bilingual staff are particularly valued within our operations.

TO APPLY

Please submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • List of certifications (with expiry dates or plans for updating)
  • Minimum of two references (email addresses and phone numbers)
  • A brief note on why you would be a good fit with Kayak Fundy

Send applications to: kayak@freshairadventure.com