Skipper/captain Covered Vessel

**Job Type**: Seasonal, Part-time and full-time positions available (August - October).
**Job Level**: Experienced. Training in late July/ early August

**Compensation**: Starting at $26 per hour + retention bonus

Leading guests through the stunning waters of Campbell River, the Discovery Islands, and Bute Inlet, skippers at Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours deliver safe and unforgettable wildlife and cultural experiences. As ambassadors of the Homalco First Nation, you collaborate with cultural guides and naturalists to share the region's rich heritage, history, and marine wildlife, ensuring every guest leaves with lasting memories.

**Responsibilities**:

- Safely operate vessels, ensuring compliance with all Transport Canada policies, local laws, NIMMSA guides lines and company regulations.
- Navigate diverse sea conditions with awareness of local hazards, tides, and weather.
- Maintain vessel cleanliness, functionality, and required documentation pre and post trip.
- Lead safety briefings, drills, and adhere to onboard safety protocols.
- Respond to emergencies with rescue and first aid as needed.
- Collaborate with guides to share local knowledge of wildlife, geography, and culture.
- Communicate with management and ensure smooth daily operations.
- Represent Homalco First Nation professionally while delivering memorable experiences.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certification.
- Small Domestic Vessel - Basic Safety (SDV-BS) certification.
- Radio Operators Certificate Marine (ROC-M) certification.
- Basic Marine First Aid or equivalent.
- Willingness to obtain MERS Naturalist certification
- Willingness to obtain CBVA Commercial Bear Viewing Level 1 certification

**You Are**:

- Focused on safety as your number one priority.
- Passionate about local marine wildlife and First Nations culture.
- Reliable, respectful, and a team player who values the guest experience.
- Enthusiastic about working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Available to work holidays and weekends.

**Why Join Us?**

At Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours, we are more than a tour company—we are an Indigenous Social Enterprise focused on cultural and language reclamation, environmental stewardship, and creating opportunities for First Nations communities. By joining our team, you will be part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a difference in our community.

Salary dependent on experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Retention bonus
- Tips

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Campbell River, BC V9W 8C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Skipper/Boat Driving: 2 years (required)
- navigating local (Campbell River area) waters: 1 year (required)
- Tourism or Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) (required)
- Small Domestic Vessel - Basic Safety (SDV-BS) (required)
- Radio Operators Certificate Marine (ROC-M) (required)
- Basic Marine First Aid or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-16
Expected start date: 2025-07-30