Marine Guide

2 weeks ago


Tofino, Canada Tofino Resort + Marina Full time

_**Job Description**_
- Guide various adventure and wildlife tours such as bear watching, whale watching, the _Ultimate Adventure_, Hot Springs Cove, and the Remote Floating Sauna
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Prepare and maintain vessels and all associated equipment
- Follow highest level of safety standards while operating tours
- File maintenance log reports when needed and maintain open communication with Guide Supervisor to ensure issues are resolved immediately
- Follow Transport Canada and TRM’s rules and standard operating procedures, including spill response guidelines
- Consistent and efficient communication with Adventure + Marine Operations office regarding scheduling and trips
- **Job Requirements/Qualifications**_
- SVOP, MED A3, Marine Basic First Aid, CPR, and ROC-M necessary
- Experience guiding marine tours and driving small vessels necessary
- Punctual, organized, reliable, and effective communication skills
- Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 50lbs
- Knowledge of Clayoquot Sound and local flora and fauna a tremendous asset
- Genuine passion for eco-tourism and willingness to become a steward of the surrounding land and waters
- **Team Member Benefits**_
- Staff housing for all full-time employees
- Free access to our onsite gym (Tuff Fit)
- 20% off Private Adventure Tours, blackout dates apply
- Monthly staff trips to the Remote Floating Sauna
- 40% off food at Shed + Shelter Restaurants
- 50% stand by rate on Harbour Air flights Tofino → Vancouver/Victoria
- 50% off surf rentals at Long Beach Surf Shop
- Discount on all retail, at cost + 20%
- Friends and Family rate on hotel rooms and adventure tours
- Extended health & dental benefits for full-time employees
- Seasonal team social events
- Referral Incentive
- WorkSafe BC COR employer

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 1-2 months

Pay: $22.00-$44.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- When are you available to start working?

**Experience**:

- boat driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SVOP, MED-A3, ROC-M, Marine First Aid (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-30



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