2008 Jobs & Employment

REO Rafting Adventures is a great place to spend a summer. Full-time staff live at the resort and enjoy working in a supportive and fun environment surrounded by the best scenery in British Columbia. Why not try the adventure lifestyle for a while, it is good for your soul!

For guides and safety kayakers, the Nahatlatch River will challenge your skills every day, as it is one of the most dynamic and technical commercially run rivers in British Columbia. Regardless of your skill level or experience you will never get tired of running the Nahatlatch.

2008 Resort & Office Job Openings

Where is REO?

Please send in completed form if applying for guiding work with REO.

Guide application form

Resort openings:

Senior Trip Leader
3 positions. Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, May 30 through mid-September. Must have wilderness first aid or equivalent certification with level C CPR (minimum of standard first aid), have minimum 4 years guiding experience, level 1 Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician certification, valid drivers license (prefer class 2 bus license), and be fluent in English. Academic degree in physical education, outdoor recreation and/or tourism will be assets. Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Senior Trip Leader

3 positions. Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, May 30 through mid-September. Must have wilderness first aid or equivalent certification with level C CPR (minimum of standard first aid), have minimum 4 years guiding experience, level 1 Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician certification, valid drivers license (prefer class 2 bus license), and be fluent in English. Academic degree in physical education, outdoor recreation and/or tourism will be assets.

Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Kitchen Manager
Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, June through mid-Sept. Live and work at the resort. Prior cooking experience required. Experience cooking for large groups is an asset. Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Assistant Cook
Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, July and August. Live and work at the resort. Prior cooking experience required. Experience cooking for large groups is an asset. Ideal for students looking for summer work and studying towards a culinary type career. Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Trading Post Manager (resort office)
Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, June through August. Office, computer and customer service experience is required. Live and play at the river! Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Adventure Coordinator
Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, June through August. Office, computer and customer service experience is required. Live and play at the river! Applicants must be college or university students as this job is subject to funding from Canada Summer Jobs. Ideal for students looking for some fun summer work. Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Adventure Coordinator

Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, June through August. Office, computer and customer service experience is required. Live and play at the river! Applicants must be college or university students as this job is subject to funding from Canada Summer Jobs. Ideal for students looking for some fun summer work.

Apply by May 15, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Housekeeper & Resort Worker - Position has been filled.
Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, July and August. This position will require work in the kitchen, housekeeping and around the resort. Main duties will be kitchen & resort clean-up, cleaning and preparing accommodations, doing laundry and grounds maintenance. This is a good opportunity to do some rafting and gain experience in different adventure activities. Apply by March 1, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Housekeeper & Resort Worker - Position has been filled.

Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, July and August. This position will require work in the kitchen, housekeeping and around the resort. Main duties will be kitchen & resort clean-up, cleaning and preparing accommodations, doing laundry and grounds maintenance. This is a good opportunity to do some rafting and gain experience in different adventure activities.

Apply by March 1, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Safety Kayaker and Videographer
Location, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, July and August. This position will require getting video of all aspects of the operations as well as safety kayaking for rafting trips. Apply by April 1, 2008. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com.

Research & Customer Service Assistant
Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Work practicum or up to 3-month contract. Starting June 2008. Contact: Bryan Fogelman, President bryan@reorafting.com.

Office jobs(near Port Moody BC)

Looking for a fun place to work in the city? Our reservations office is located in the idyllic village of Anmore, near Buntzen Lake & Port Moody, BC. Our office staff enjoy many benefits including fun weekends at the resort. Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions are available.

Sales and Reservations
Location - REO office, Port Moody, BC. Seasonal, full-time May to September. Salary depends on experience. Prefer applicants with college tourism education or extensive customer service and sales experience. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for 3 work references to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com by May 1, 2008.

Marketing Assistant
Location - REO office, Port Moody, BC. Seasonal, full-time May to September. Applicants must be college or university students as this job is subject to approval of funding with Canada Summer Jobs. Ideal for students studying towards a career in marketing. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for 3 work references to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com by May 15, 2008.

Marketing Assistant

Location - REO office, Port Moody, BC. Seasonal, full-time May to September. Applicants must be college or university students as this job is subject to approval of funding with Canada Summer Jobs. Ideal for students studying towards a career in marketing. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for 3 work references to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com by May 15, 2008.

Important: Email your resume with the words "2008 Staff" in the subject header. Please send a brief cover letter and one-page summary of your relevant work experience along with full contact information for 3 work and personal references.