Skipper/Wildlife Guide

Skipper/Wildlife Guide
Job Number # 
17384
Employer 
West Coast Aquatic Safaris
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
2
Date Posted 
Feb 05, 2018
Apply By 
Feb 26, 2018
Start Date 
2018-03-01
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
30 to 40 hrs per week (full-time seasonal)
Wage 
TBD
NOC Code 
2273
Source 
Employer
Details 
Principle Responsibilities:
•   Safely operate 12 passenger Cabin Cruiser WASCO
•   Ensure vessel is operating efficiently (e.g. regular maintenance)
•   Communicate with sales staff regarding trips and scheduling
•   Update fellow captains on emerging pertinent information
•   Provide sales staff with updates on location of vessel throughout trip
•   Maintain cleanliness throughout vessel
•   Inform management of any issues and incidents promptly
•   Provide information about the local wildlife and culture to passengers
•   Perform regular safety drills throughout the season
•   Ability to work as deckhand/naturalist on vessel NANUQ on occasion
 

 

Qualifications 
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
•   Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
•   Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A2
•   Marine Basic First Aid
•   Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) ROC-M
•   Flexible schedule
•   Strong work ethic & the ability to take initiative
•   Very organized, personable and reliable
•   Mechanical skills an asset
•   Knowledge of local wildlife and area an asset
•   Marine Emergency Duties (MED) B1also an asset Skipper & Guide
•   Second language an asset (Preferably German or French)
How to Apply 

  Please send cover letter and resume to Diondra Adams at dadams@whalesafaris.com