Job Description

Compensation

The starting wage for this position is $19/hour.

What will be your daily pursuit?

Provide animated, interactive and personalized interpretation of the local history, wildlife, vegetation and geology related to Maligne Lake and Jasper National Park that exceeds our guests\xe2\x80\x98 expectations.

What perks can you expect?

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit\xe2\x80\x99s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most beautiful and iconic National Parks

What will you do in this job?

Tour guides/captains demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent communication skills to ensure that a high level of customer service is given to each guest

• Operate tour boats with the safety of all passengers as the primary focus, in accordance with Transport Canada regulations (Master Limited

60 tonnes) * Provide an interpretive tour experience in accordance with our programming standards to ensure all visitors to Maligne Lake have an enjoyable and valuable experience

• Assist guests with any needs while on tour and at Spirit Island including assistance on/off the boat, photograph taking, answering questions and providing interpretive points as per our Maligne Lake programming requirements
• Maintain trip and mechanical logs
• Operate in a 1st responder role under direction from home base to any on-water incidents that you may happen upon during your tour
• Interact closely with our fleet maintenance team as to mechanical issues and effective operation of the tour boats
• Sustain a safe and clean environment in all areas controlled by Maligne Lake

What skills and experience do you need for this job?

• Passionate and energetic hospitality driven individual who enjoys engaging with guests on an ongoing basis
• Strong desire to create long lasting positive memories for guests
• Relaxed, flexible and able to handle a few curve balls
• Committed to Safety First and the highest quality of cleaning standards
• Work ethic and commitment to the team and guest
• Internally motivated with a consistently high level of energy
• Enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Be prepared for all weather conditions (snow, rain, wind, hail)
• Must meet the organization grooming and appearance standards
• High attention to detail and good communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively manage your time
• Public speaking skills
• To be certified by Transport Canada you must be 21 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Mechanically inclined
• Marine First Aid required (course will be scheduled during training)
• Class 4 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license an asset
• To honour our commitment to be \xe2\x80\x9cAlways Honest\xe2\x80\x9d all employees must consent to a criminal record check

What will your work environment be like?

This fun summer job runs start May 8 and runs until October 10, 2022

• Beautiful. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You\xe2\x80\x99ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You\xe2\x80\x99ll participate in team events \xe2\x80\x93 and fun!
• Independent. You\xe2\x80\x99ll spend your days in and around national parks.
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together \xe2\x80\x93 these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

EEO Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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