EMPLOYMENT
Takaya Tours is Now Hiring!
Do you enjoy working in spectacular outdoor environments?
Do you appreciate First Nation cultural history?
Takaya Tours Wants You!
We are now hiring enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working
FIRST NATION CULTURAL GUIDES
Job Overview
- To promote the culture and history of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and British Columbia First Nations.
- To share and demonstrate First Nation cultural history by describing points of interest on Indian Arm/surrounding area and advising on the cultural history of the area through song, stories and legends.
- To move equipment, prep. equipment for programs, clean and put equipment away in secure storage after program.
- To promote efficient, hospitable, informative and pleasant customer contact.
- To accompany guests on the water in either the 25 ft. ocean-going canoes or kayaks.
Qualifications
Canoe, kayaking and cultural training will be available!
- Willing to learn and convey First Nation cultural history.
- Able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Willing to speak in front of large groups.
- Good customer service skills.
- Strong work ethic. Showing up to work prepared and on time is mandatory.
- On water skills in canoes or kayaks is an asset. Please clearly state if you have this qualification on your resume.
- Prepared and willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability or willingness to sing Coast Salish traditional songs solo is an asset. Please clearly state if you have this qualification on your resume.
- First aid certification is an asset. Please clearly state if you have this qualification on your resume.
- Food Safe certification is an asset. Please clearly state if you have this qualification on your resume.
- The position also requires that all guides be in good physical condition.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To tell Coast Salish legends on and off the water and represent Takaya Tours and Deep Cove Kayak in a positive manner at all times.
- To relay information regarding Coast Salish culture and history.
- To give safety orientations to clients.
- To always greet customers with a friendly attitude and answer their questions accurately.
- To maintain the cleanliness of the canoe and kayak facilities.
- To participate in staff meetings, sharing ideas for improved efficiency and productivity.
- To show concern for the guests’ needs, providing assistance with enthusiasm.
- To be in proper uniform with appropriate staff clothing and footwear for the day’s weather conditions.
- To co-operate with all company employees and supervisors.
- To arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
- To work between canoe and kayak operations and wherever needed.
- To clean and wash equipment on a regular basis as directed.
- To ensure the proper use of equipment to avoid any damage.
- To prepare and serve food when necessary.
- To interact with clients in a professional manner at all times.
- To assist co-workers when and where needed.
- To ensure the safety of customers and guides at all times.
Send or email your resume and cover letter to:
email: bob@deepcovekayak.com
address:
Deep Cove Outdoors
4310 Gallant Avenue
North Vancouver, BC,
V7G 2T1 Canada
tel: 604-904-7410
Takaya Tours is managed by Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre
