Positions Available

The Moresby Explorers Ltd. has two or three positions available for the 2010 season. These positions are an opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to experience the beauty of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve while working in a fun, positive, informal team environment. If you would like to be considered for these positions, please forward your resume to web@moresbyexplorers.com (P.O. Box 127, Sandspit BC, V0T 1T0). Please include a cover letter stating which position(s) you are applying for and what skills and strengths you would bring to our team. We are always looking for staff who want to return year after year.

Office Staff

This is a full time position from May to September. Although you will be working under an experienced office manager, you will learn all of the duties associated with the office and will take responsibility for many tasks on your own. Duties include answering phone calls, writing emails, booking clients, and providing information about our services to potential clients. You will also prepare lunches for day trips (simple and repetitive cooking), and help to keep the office and kitchen clean and tidy. You will be part of a team that works each day to keep our clients happy and keep everything running smoothly, and as such you may perform a wide variety of tasks, such as prepping rental kayaks, fixing and organizing things in the shop, and thinking on your feet to solve daily problems. You must be capable of both giving and taking directions, as well as figuring out what needs to be done independently. Previous experience with office work and work in the tourism industry is an asset. Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to learn new skills and make decisions are a must. This job requires a high level of commitment and long hours of work, but is varied and interesting, and we will provide opportunities to get out on the boat and experience our tours and the wilderness of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve. We provide room and board. First year wages for this position is $2,200/month and increase over the next few seasons.

Float Camp Cook

This job involves cooking meals for groups of 8-10 clients at our floating cabin located on the northern boundary of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve. The cabin has very little electricity and many things run on propane. Formal cooking experience is not necessary, as long as you are able to learn quickly. You will be responsible for planning all meals, ordering supplies in advance, keeping the cabin clean and neat, and making clients feel welcome. You need to be self-motivated and have a friendly and pleasant manner in dealing with clients. You should be able to improvise and deal with hands-on troubleshooting situations. You will have access to kayaks and the possibility of going along on boat tours as an assistant. You must be able to cope with being alone and also dealing with large groups of people. Depending on the applicants we get this year, this may be a full time or half-time position, or possibly be shared with the Office Assistant job, so please contact us to discuss options.

Office Assistant

This position is a great way to get started in the local tourism industry. Duties include making packed lunches for boat tours, keeping the kitchen and office spaces clean and tidy, grocery shopping and running errands. Depending on your interests and experience, the job may involve some shifts as a cook at our float camp. You may also be cooking meals for the crew, meeting and greeting clients, cleaning and organizing kayaking gear, and assisting on some tours. You should be prepared to quickly learn duties and routines, work independently at assigned tasks, and take initiative to get things done. Depending on the applicants we get this year, this may be a full or half-time position and may be shared with the Float Camp Cook job, so please contact us to discuss options.