We do love our work…

Thank you for your interest in working with us at Kayak Fundy | FreshAir Adventure Ltd. Each year we welcome some new members to our team. We try to do our hiring early in the season; we start in February and keep hiring until our positions are filled. Our goal is to offer a fun and supportive working environment, competitive wages, annual raises and other perks. Since most of our employees live on site, we typically become an ad-hoc family – arguing over who takes the longest showers.

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.

THE WORK – IN BRIEF

Kayak guides usually work in teams of two or three. You will be responsible for leading rewarding, safe, educational and fun trips for people of many backgrounds and levels of experience. Certification and training are only the building blocks of a great guide. We take our work personally and will offer “in-house” training that covers Kayak Fundy’s tour standards, safety and risk management policies. We expect guides to be – or learn to be – strong leaders who are knowledgeable in natural and cultural history, as well as good communicators with a positive outlook. Our operations and interpretation manual is provided to all guides prior to beginning work.

REQUIREMENTS: For kayak guiding positions, applicants should have:

Minimum Paddle Canada Level 1 (junior) or Level 2 (ideally Level 3 for senior guides, or equivalent).
Basic First Aid and CPR is a must for junior guides; Wilderness First Aid Certificate (40 or 80 hours) is preferred.
Passion and skill for natural history interpretation, good safety judgment and positive motivating leadership skills are essential “soft” skills.
Of course, you will also need to be legally entitled to work in Canada prior to being hired.

OVERVIEW

Work Term: Late May to September 15
Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week
Location: Alma, NB
Wage: Based on experience – see individual positions for more information
Perks: Housing is provided at no charge (there are basic house rules); there is a per diem charge for meals.
Special: Because many of our guests speak French as their first language, bilingualism is a considerable asset

TO APPLY: For applications to all positions please include:

A cover letter
Resume
List of certifications (include expiry dates or plans for updating or acquiring certifications)
Minimum of 2 references (please supply email addresses and phone numbers)
Why you think you would be a good fit with KAYAK FUNDY

Please send your application to: kayak@freshairadventure.com or call Gina at 1 (506) 654-3221.

Senior Kayak Guides

Salary: $16.50-$18.00/hr

Kayak guides usually work in teams of two or three. You are responsible for leading rewarding, safe, educational and fun trips for people of many backgrounds and levels of experience. Certification and training is only the beginning, as we expect guides to be strong leaders, knowledgeable in natural and cultural history, good teachers and communicators and handy with the typical equipment used on trip. Our operations and interpretation manual is provided to all guides prior to beginning work.

Key Responsibilities:

Primarily leading and/or assisting kayak tours and assisting on any expedition-style kayak tours
Delivering an exceptional wilderness experience to all of guests
Delivering waiver explanation and safety standards review
Kayak instruction and on-water safety of guests
Providing natural and cultural interpretation (material provided)
Organizing on-shore activities, meal preparation and campsite safety
Conducting pre-trip orientation meetings with guests
Adherence to safety regulations as set by Transport Canada and Kayak Fundy’s own policies and standards
Pre-trip gear and meal preparation
Post-trip gear cleaning and maintenance

Non-Guiding Responsibilities:

Preparation of gear and kayaks for kayak tours
Participate in guide training and orientation in early late May and early June
Gear maintenance and repairs

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum Paddle Canada Level 1 (junior) or Level 2 (ideally Level 3 for senior guides, or equivalent).
Wilderness First Aid Certification (minimum 40 hour course)
Standard Class 5 drivers license
Natural history interpretive skills (material provided)
Bilingual or multilingual skills an asset
Outgoing and personable; must be able to entertain varied groups
of individuals
Exemplary organizational skills
Ability to work as a member of a team, take directions, and provide direction
Reliable telephone and text communication in Alma, Fundy area (check with your service provider)

Junior Kayak Guides

Salary: $15.50/hr

Kayak guides usually work in teams of two or three. You will be responsible for learning to lead, and then leading rewarding, safe, educational and fun trips for people of many backgrounds and levels of experience. Our operations and interpretation manual is provided to all guides prior to beginning work.