Skipper/ Boat Captain 2023

Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours seeks **Skilled & Experienced Skippers** to safely transport guests on whale watching, grizzly bear, cultural excursions, and water taxi runs from Campbell River through the Discovery Islands and Bute Inlet, BC. Our team is looking for passionate individuals who can deliver the ultimate marine experience for our customers, while maintaining professionalism and always putting safety first. Skippers are expected to have a high level of understanding when it comes to marine wildlife and the natural environment.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Your primary objectives are to provide the highest standard of safe navigation in compliance with the NIMMSA code of conduct while sharing your local knowledge to deliver a legendary guest experience.

**What makes working for us different?**

As an Indigenous Social Enterprise, we focus on more than just profit. Our team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff are committed to First Nation cultural & language reclamation, opportunity development and environmental stewardship.
- Job Requirements/Qualifications:

- **MINIMUM Required skills and certifications**:(Some training assistance provided)
- Local marine knowledge of the area and experience navigating the waters
- Basic marine operator certifications including Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Small Domestic Vessel - Basic Safety (SDV-BS), Radio Operators Certificate Marine (ROC-M), Basic Marine First Aid
- Commercial Bear Viewing Level 1 (CBVA)
- Driver’s License - Class 4 an asset

**You ARE**:

- All about safety
- Passionate about local marine wildlife and First Nation culture
- Reliable, respectful, and a team player who cares about the guest experience
- Excited to work with diverse people from
- Salary/Wage: Competitive hourly rate
- Job Application Process: