Campsite Host

**Campsite Host in a non-serviced rustic forestry campsite**. *REMOTE CAMP, off-grid, no potable water on-site.

Join our team and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while contributing to a vibrant outdoor community. Our campgrounds offer a unique opportunity for seasonal staff to enjoy the camping lifestyle while getting paid.
- **FULL-TIME POSITION | FIXED TERM CONTRACT | SEASONAL**_
- **5-6 months contract**beginning in April or May..
- **An on-site presence is required**for the duration of the contract. Camp hosts must live and sleep on-site, have their own sleeping unit and be self-sufficient.
- A personal **campsite is provided**for the duration of the season (non-serviced / dry camping, with fire ring and picnic table).
- **IMPORTANT**_ Our campgrounds are **remotely located on forest service roads** and are considered “rustic dry’’: they **do not have commodities** such as electricity or potable/running water, only pit toilets.
- This is not a typical job opportunity, it’s part of a lifestyle: you will live, work, and spend a lot of your free time at the same location.
- Silvifor has a comprehensive Safety Program in place which will provide you with all the tools and support needed to ensure a safe camping experience.
- All our positions require the employees to **submit a vulnerable sector criminal check** as well as a **driver abstract**. Following your hiring, you will need to participate to some short online courses and basic training (free of charge).
- **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**_

**Campsite Hosts are responsible for** **running all aspects of the campground on-site operations.** As a host, you are responsible to maintain a safe and secure environment for all visitors. Providing the highest customer service to our campers while maintaining a professional appearance and respecting standards at all times is essential. Here are some examples of the main tasks and expectations:

- Greeting and checking in campers.
- Managing reservations and last-minute bookings (first come, first served sites).
- Revenue collections, writing receipts and cash reconciliations.
- Presenting the rules and ensuring compliance from guests.
- Cleaning, painting and maintaining all areas of the park.
- Occasionally operating vehicles (golf cart or work truck) and small power tools such as leaf blowers.
- Complying with safety guidelines and being proficient in emergency procedures.
- Communicating daily with supervisors and reporting all issues.
- **EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**_

**A daily presence on-site is required**. Campsite Hosts live on-site, they are expected to be there the majority of their time during their contract and to sleep there every night. We usually need 1 Camp Host for an average of 40 sites, depending on the size and business of the campsite.
- **REQUIRED**_
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ready for basic remote mobile work (laptop/tablet & printer) & proficient with various online protocols (virtual meetings, mobile document scanning, using various mobile apps).
- Experience in customer service, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Physically fit for outdoor work in a recreational & busy environment in all weather.
- Capable of movements such as bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Able to work well unsupervised at a fast pace while maintaining quality standards.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, sense of initiative & attention to detail.
- Consistency, teamwork, discipline, good social skills and a strong work ethic.
- Positive, creative, flexible & organized mindset.
- Vulnerable sector criminal check record, driving record and eligibility to work in Canada (we do NOT sponsor for work visas).
- Willing to sign a host contract that includes a confidentiality clause.
- **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**_
- First aid certification level 1 & other trainings related to the position (WHMIS, FOIPPA, Forest Road Driving Unit).
- Maintenance, Housekeeping or Landscaping experience.
- Property Management or Tourism Industry experience.
- Any experience with challenging clientele or environment.
- Cash handling experience.
- **WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE**_
- A **self-contained vehicle ready for months of off grid living** (such as: van, camper, up to a Class C recreational vehicle, **with a reliable source of power** such as **generator and battery** invertor charger system or portable battery; most sites are in the forest).
- Your **personal way / vehicle for commuting** as needed to/from the campsite (for your personal errands such as laundry, water fill-up, grocery & time off; most sites are between 40-60min from the closest town).
- A **dry outdoor space** with a small table is strongly recommended to comfortably interact with guests out of the employee personal space (awning, canopy, large umbrella).
- Gas, propane, and water containers.
- A cell phone, a tablet / laptop and a printer.
- Appropriate clothes and shoes for outdoor work in all weather conditions.