Crew/mate On Nature Based Expeditions

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Bluewater Adventures Full time

**BLUEWATER ADVENTURES: Crew/Mate Position**

Bluewater Adventures is a small eco-tourism company that runs multi
- day wildlife/nature based trips onboard motor-sailboats around the central & northern coast of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Our summer season typically runs from May to October, and crew are scheduled on a contract basis typically working 17 to 20 days on followed by 17 to 20 days off. Our trips are run by 4 crew members: captain, crew/mate, chef, and naturalist, and typically have 12 guests onboard.

The crew/mate is primarily responsible for small boat operations, maintenance & cleanliness of the boat, sailing, and operational support of the captain, chef and naturalist.

**WHAT YOU OFFER**:

- Be familiar with the operation of large sailboats - setting sails, docking, anchoring, mooring, and the operation of a windlass
- Have experience operating zodiacs with outboard motors and handling kayaks
- Knowledge of outboard motors
- Experience in operation of main engines, generators, chart plotters, and depth sounders
- Navigation and GPS experience
- Experience facilitating or guiding wildlife viewing experiences and/or excursions such as whale watching or bear viewing
- Great communication skills that enable you to support and contribute to a small team environment
- Attentive to guest needs and abilities, ability to adapt programming based on guests' ability
- Takes initiative to make a difference in a challenging & rewarding environment

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Crew are paid a daily wage based on experience & time spent on the coast. Our starting wage is $250 per day
- It is typical for crew to receive end of trip tips
- Bluewater Adventures offers a small health benefits package based on number of working days in the season
- Possibility to extend this role into a year round position being part of our winter maintenance team that works on the vessels in North Vancouver from November to May
- An incredible oppourtunity to learn about, explore, and experience the coastline of British Columbia with highly knowledgeable crew

**CERTIFICATIONS**

Transport Canada - Small Vessel Operators Permit (SVOP)
Transport Canada - Radio Operators Certificate Marine (ROC-M)
Transport Canada - Marine Emergency Duties (A2)
Transport Canada - Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)
Marine Basic First Aid
20hr Remote First Aid (can be obtained later)
Commercial Bear Viewing Association Level 1 Bear Guide (can be obtained later)

**HOW TO APPLY**
For further information on our trip itineraries, please visit our website at bluewateradventures.ca

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From $250.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness program

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2023-02-03



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