Job Listings for Bamfield

Job Description

The Equipment & Logistics Manager is a contract-based role responsible for organizing, transporting, setting up, maintaining, and returning all event equipment and infrastructure for Long Shot Events productions. This role supports festival and event operations by managing inventory, coordinating load-in and load-out, overseeing on-site setup, and working closely with Ben (owner/operator) and the production team to ensure safe, efficient execution. Work is project-based with higher intensity around major events such as Pachena Bay Music Festival and Salty Hearts, in May and July. Compensation ranges from $25–$50/hour depending on experience and event budgets, with potential for ongoing contract work through Long Shot Rentals.

Job Requirments

• Experience in live events, festivals, or production logistics (or strong willingness to learn)
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working hands-on with equipment
• Ability to organize, transport, and set up event equipment efficiently
• Comfortable managing inventory 
• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 7 or 1 considered an asset)
• Ability to work long days during peak event periods and stay calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with a production team
• Commitment to safe work practices on-site

DESCRIPTION: Our SVOP Skippers are responsible for operating tours in Clayoquot and/or Barkley Sound. Skippers run our 12-passenger vessels in a safe & secure manner, while delivering an exciting and educational tour to our guests who travel across the globe to see our local wildlife. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions available(March-October.)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assure pre-departure checks have been completed, including checks of engine, safety equipment, weather and appropriate route planning. Properly fuel-up, record voyages in logbooks and store equipment after use.
• Communicate any maintenance issues with Maintenance Team and work with them to resolve issues

• Safely navigate vessel for duration of tours (2.5-3 hours) in accordance with your certification and the ‘rules of the road’. Ensure that all marine, environmental and wildlife viewing guidelines are being met and or exceeded
• Provide outstanding interpretation for guests in relation to local ecosystems and wildlife, all whilst focussed on guest safety and comfort
• Contribute to photos, videos, and data to our research partners
• Take part in crew training sessions