Job Description

Back Country Park Operator - Bowron Lake Provincial Park

Location:

Bowron Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Seasonal (Late May - October)

Shift Schedule:

4 days on / 4 days off rotation

Compensation:

$22.5 per hour

Accommodation:

Shared accommodation provided during shifts (includes Wi-Fi, hot showers)

Position Overview:

Park Operators live and work in the world-famous

Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit

-- a 116 km chain of 10 lakes set within a 150,000-hectare wilderness area in the Cariboo Mountains. Operators are responsible for maintaining facilities, operating boats, supporting visitors, and ensuring the safe and smooth operation of the park in both frontcountry and backcountry settings.

This is a remote field position requiring strong self-sufficiency, teamwork, and experience working and living in wilderness environments.

Mandatory Qualifications (Required Before June 10, 2025):

First Aid - Level 1

Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC)

Preferred Experience:

Experience living and working in remote or wilderness environments Experience operating jet boats and small outboards Basic mechanical, trail maintenance, or chainsaw operation skills Customer service Guest education on policies and rules

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily campground servicing and maintenance in backcountry areas Small boat operation and minor maintenance Trail maintenance, including chainsaw work and brushing Communicating and education of BC Parks policies and regulations to visitors Conducting scheduled staff check-ins via radio and InReach devices Supporting emergency response efforts when required

Work Environment:

Work in a remote wilderness area with limited access to services Shared accommodation during shifts with access to Wi-Fi, running water, and hot showers 4 days on / 4 days off schedule Transportation to the park and food supplies are the employee's responsibility

Additional Assets:

Chainsaw certification (or willingness to obtain) Basic Search and Rescue (SAR) or wilderness safety training Mechanical aptitude for equipment repairs
We welcome and encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and individuals of all gender identities and expressions. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-10