2010 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. Where is REO?
REO Rafting Overview:
The Nahatlatch is one of the best commercially run Daytrip rivers in the world. It is located on the east side of the Coast Mountains in southwestern British Columbia. Our season is generally from May to September. with the busiest months being July and August. The reservations office is in Port Moody, BC and the resort and river are near Boston Bar, in the Fraser Canyon, which is about 3 hours from the Vancouver area.
The rafting season in BC is hectic. All the staff gets very busy assisting and entertaining clients. There are few opportunities to take time off. During lower traffic periods, employees may be asked to perform tasks unrelated to those defined by their positions. REO's clientele come from all parts of the world and expect the trip of a lifetime. It is the duty of the staff to make this dream come true. It must be understood that the pressure of the job can get intense. All employees are expected to put the client first and be available to them at all times. Qualified applicants must also be personable individuals who are capable of intelligently conversing with the clients and must be able to give them an unforgettable experience.
REO Rafting is a multi-cultural company. Generally less than half of the staff is Canadian as REO draws much international talent each season. All prospective employees must be comfortable in a multi-cultural environment. It is expected that employees represent REO in a positive & upbeat manner at all times. Flexibility, teamwork, adaptability and an outstanding work ethic are absolutely essential. Those who elect to submit a job application to us should be sure that they are comfortable with this work environment. Please take time to review the website to learn more about REO before you apply.
2010 Resort & Office Job Openings
Please fill out guide application form (PDF version) if applying for any guiding, kayaking, or video work with REO. Email completed form to mark@reorafting.com or mail to REO Rafting Resort, 845 Spence Way, Anmore, BC, Canada, V3H 5H4. Please note REO Resort is a smoke-free workplace and all employees must sign an affidavit stating that they will abide by resort guidelines set out by REO Rafting.Resort and guiding jobs:
| Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Early & Prime season contracts available |
| Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Prime season contract - full-time, June 25 to August 30 (+/- 2 weeks). This position will require running all aspects of kitchen operations, including preparing meals for different sized groups, managing & scheduling kitchen staff, maintaining a healthy & safe kitchen, and placing food orders. Prior experience cooking for large groups or in camps is helpful. Early season contract - May 7 to June 24. Same as above but less workdays per week (estimated 25 workdays). Apply by April 30, 2010. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Part-time Safety Kayakers and Weekend Rafting Guides |
| Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. REO is looking for seasonal, part-time safety kayakers & guides who live in the lower mainland, Whistler or Okanagan who are willing to come up and guide during our busy times from May through mid-September. Must have at least 2 seasons raft guiding or kayaking experience, minimum of standard first aid or equivalent certification, level C CPR and be fluent in English. Other useful skills & certifications include level 1 or 2 Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician certification, valid class 5, 4 or 2 BC drivers license and more advanced first aid. Apply by May 15, 2010. Email resume, guide application form and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Volunteer Positions - Weekend, Week and Multi-week programs available |
| Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Available May through August. REO Rafting Adventure Resort offers programs for volunteers that includes work experience and an introduction to a variety of adventure experiences. The programs are a great way to make new friends and experience the thrills and spills of learning new adventure sports. Check out more details of our Volunteer Weekend and our Volunteer Outdoor Week. Apply early to get your first choice of dates. Apply anytime before August 2010. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Trip Leader Rafting Guides |
| 2 positions. Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, May 17 to September 17 (+/- 2 days). Must have wilderness first aid, OFA or equivalent certification (min 40 hrs), CPR C, have minimum 3 years guiding experience, trip leading experience, level 1 Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician certification or higher, 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. Pay rate will depend on qualifications, experience and certifications. Includes room & board. Apply by April 15, 2010. Email resume, guide application form and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Assistant Trip Leader Rafting Guide |
| 1 position. Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, May 17 to September 17 (+/- 2 days). Must have wilderness first aid, OFA or equivalent certification (min 40 hrs), CPR C, have minimum 2 years guiding experience, level 1 Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician certification or higher, 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. Pay rate will depend on qualifications, experience and certifications. Includes room & board. Must be non-smoker. Apply by April 15, 2010. Email resume, guide application form and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Trading Post Worker (resort office) |
| Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, July and August. Main duties include checking in guests, selling retail items, doing daily cash-outs and offering general customer service. Office, computer and customer service experience is required. Live and play at the river! Apply by April 30, 2010. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Kitchen Helper & Housekeeper |
| Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, 4 days/wk, May 28 to August 31. This position will require work in the kitchen, cleaning work around the resort and housekeeping. Main duties will be kitchen clean-up & dishes, assisting with meal preparations, resort clean-up, cleaning & 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 April 30, 2010. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Resort Workers |
| 2 positions - Location - REO Resort, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, May 1 to August 31. Main duties will be resort maintenance, construction & carpentry, equipment repair and general duties & clean up. This is a good opportunity to do some rafting and gain experience in different adventure activities. Apply by March 1, 2010. Email resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Videographer & Online Marketer |
| Location, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, full-time, June to mid-September. This position will require getting video of all aspects of the operations, producing promotional videos, posting videos online and creating promotional DVD's. Must have own camera and a computer and editing programs are provided. Pay rate will depend on experience, quality and efficiency of work and skills in other areas. Includes room & board. Apply by April 1, 2010. Email guide application form, resume and cover letter to Mark Bond, General Manager mark@reorafting.com. |
| Safety Kayaker |
| Location, Nahatlatch Valley. Seasonal, part-time, July and August. This position will require safety kayaking for rafting trips. Applicants must be multi-talented to work in other areas (ie guitar player, bus driver, mechanic, fitness instructor). Pay rate depends on skills and experience. Apply by April 1, 2010. Email guide application form, 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 2010. 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 & Marketing Assistant |
| Location - REO office, Port Moody, BC. Seasonal, full-time May 1 to August 31. Salary depends on experience. Prefer applicants with college tourism education or extensive customer service, marketing 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 April 1, 2010. |
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