Kayak Guide with Svop Summer 2025

Set in the heart of town, on the water, Tofino Resort + Marina is a comfortable and capable base camp for west coast adventure. We operate Tofino’s largest private marina, offering moorage for pleasure crafts and yachts up to 130’. Alongside our Marina you will find our Marine Adventure Centre which offers bear and whale watching tours, guided fishing tours, charters to Hot Spring Cove, sea kayaking, a remote floating sauna, and our onsite public fitness centre Tuff Fit.

Are you inspire by adventure? We are seeking an enthusiastic **Level 1 Kayak Guide**to host tours on our remote dock in Clayoquot Sound.

Our remote kayak excursion is not your standard day trip Pilot a 30-minute scenic boat ride to our private kayak dock, nestled in serene Tofino Inlet. There, you will find all kayak gear waiting for you and your guests’ 4.5-hour day trip. Explore a network of small islands surrounded by wildlife and little to no boat traffic before loading back up for a final boat ride back to our marina.
- **Job Description**_
- Guide groups of up to 6 on 4.5 hour remote kayaking tours up to twice a day
- Assistant guide will join for groups of 7 or more
- Season expectation April 15th - October 15th
- Pilot vessels with maximum 600hp (twin screw)
- Educate guests on local flora and fauna including intertidal species, eagles, seals, black bears, orcas etc.
- Prepare equipment for trips and provide basic maintenance of kayak equipment
- Be well versed in industry standards of safety and marine regulations
- Guides paid biweekly, based on number of trips guided. No tip pooling
- **Job Requirements/Qualifications**_
- SVOP, MED A3, Marine Basic First Aid & CPR and ROC-M certification required
- Level 1 Kayak guide certification required
- Positive and self-motivated, able to work well independently and cooperatively with coworkers
- Punctual, organized, reliable with effective communication skills
- Minimum 1 year experience as SVOP captain
- Minimum 1 year experience as kayak guide
- Physically fit and able to conduct man overboard drills, lift up to 50lbs etc.
- Desire to be a steward of the environment
- Knowledge of Clayoquot sound and local flora and fauna an asset
- Experience repairing fiberglass kayaks an asset
- **Benefits**_
- Staff housing available for all full-time employees
- Free standby Adventure Tours, taxes and eco fee apply
- Bear Watching
- 20% off Private Adventure Tours, blackout dates apply
- 40% off food at Shed + Shelter Restaurants (dine-in only)
- Free access to our onsite gym (Tuff Fit)
- 50% stand by rate on Harbour Air flights Tofino → Vancouver/Victoria
- Discount on all retail, at cost + 20%
- Friends and Family rate on hotel rooms
- WorkSafe BC COR employer
- Extended health & dental benefits for full-time employees
- Employee Recognition Program
- Staff Committee
- Seasonal team social events
- Referral Incentive

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

Pay: $30.00-$36.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you require staff housing? (Available to all full-time staff, currently no capacity to house pets or non-staff partners/family)

**Experience**:

- Kayak Guiding: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 1 Kayak Guide Certification (required)
- SVOP (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-30