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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES            

Adventure and Ecotourism have become some of the fastest growing industries on Vancouver Island with strong growth predicted to the 2010 Olympics and beyond. Island Pacific Adventures Ltd. is proudly celebrating 20 years of  providing quality outdoor education and amazing cave tours at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, located on Central Vancouver Island between Courtenay and Nanaimo. 

Our company maintains three combined operations: a Waterfront Campground, a Cave Park and an Outdoor Education Centre.  We are always on the lookout for inspired individuals to apply their knowledge and skills in a job that is fun and challenging. 

Join an excellent team of guides and naturalists to help make our Outdoor Education Centre a success. If the outdoors is your lifestyle and you are willing to make a commitment toward a career on Vancouver Island, then check this out!

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ADMINISTRATION & RESERVATIONS OFFICE

Campground Office & Reservations Assistant- Full Time, June to September $11.00 - $13.00/hr.

Deliver office excellence in a park setting. Check in guests and maintain reservation system. Respond to park visitor inquiries by phone, email in a timely and professional manner. Retail sales and canoe / kayak rentals. Daily bike runs through campground and a host of other "outdoor missions".

PLUS All the swimming, hiking, camping and outdoor adventures you can handle. Great staff events, super people, and great experience in a spectacular work environment.

  • Applicants must possess valid first aid certificate.

  • Previous retail / customer service experience preferred

  • Employees responsible for own food and accommodations (ie. tent / camper).

CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY

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Campground Maintenance and Security- Seasonal Full Time, May to September $11.00 - $13.00/hr

Act as Park Ranger and live-in caretaker in a busy waterfront campground. Working under a Campground Manager, the goal is to create a safe and clean camping environment that meet or exceed government standards and client expectations. Involves a mix of janitorial, park maintenance, public relations, enforcing park regulations, first-aid, security and operating a small camp store. Friendly interactions with campers and staff on a daily basis. This demanding position requires a person or couple who is reliable, mature and is good with making people feel comfortable.  

Successful Applicants will possess the following:

  • Valid first aid certificate

  • Driver's licence and own transportation required

  • ability to smile in the face of adversity and handle conflict in a positive manner.

  • Previous experience in carpentry and small engine repair an asset

  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with little or no supervision

  • Employees responsible for own food and accommodations (ie. tent / camper).

SEND RESUMES TO:

RICHARD VARELA - PARK DIRECTOR
BOX 3531 COURTENAY, BC 

V9N 6Z8                                           

 FAX: (250) 339-0555
or email to: adventure@hornelake.com