Ranch Hand

Job title: Ranch Hand

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Job description: Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort is a very private and exclusive luxury lodge and family owned guest ranch—an intimate hideaway, hosting no more than 15 guests at a time, in British Columbia’s Cariboo region—ranking among North America’s finest destinations for luxury ranch vacations, horseback riding, eco- adventures and more.

Our boutique company has been operating for over 20 years and has grown into a flagship business for Canadian wilderness tourism. We are a founder of the Magnificent 7 Luxury Wilderness Lodges of Canada, proud member of the Destination Canada’s Signature Experiences Collection, certified Gold Green Tourism member, and an approved property by Conde Nast Johansens.

Siwash is inviting experienced tourism workers and those interested in the industry to join us for our 2021 guest season and beyond. We’re looking for fun, energetic, and engaging people to join our amazing service-oriented team. We pride ourselves on creating an unforgettable experience through our service excellence. Come join our small tight-knit team in these challenging but exciting times!

Job Highlights

· Interact with high end clientele

· Work in a unique environment & experience nature with 80,000 acres of wilderness

· Work with a world class team of hospitality professionals & like minded individuals

· Learn skills to assist head guides with the adventure programming

· Assist with general ranch maintenance (i.e. weeding main garden, trail clearing etc.)

General requirements – education, work experience, certification, and skills

· High School diploma

· Current certifications for First-Aid

· Must be safety and detail oriented

· Possess social skills required for serving a high-end, discerning clientele

· Comfortable with children and animals

· Able to work independently and as part of a team

· Willing to abide by the resort’s established systems and sustainability best practices

· Clear communicator, adept at listening

· Stamina for working in a physically demanding, fast-paced work place

· Mentally prepared to relocate and live in a remote wilderness environment

Specific Skills

· Driver’s License

· Be proficient with the use of farm equipment (Skidsteer; chainsaw; ATV and trailer, wood splitter, axe, fencing tools, etc.)

Highly Desirable (but not necessary—we will train the right candidate)

· Working knowledge of terrain, environment, flora and fauna in local area

· Ability for route finding in the wilderness

· Working knowledge of safety and risk management when dealing with people and the wilderness environment

· PAL

· Fly Fishing, Marksmanship, Archery Experience

· Carpentry & Construction Experience

· Own vehicle

How to Apply

Please have a thorough read of the Employment section of our website at

To apply, please download and complete the Application Form on the website, following all instructions & checklist. Applicants who fail to follow all instructions may disqualify the application.

For more information please email

Please Note: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada for this position

How to Apply

Expiring: Mar 20, 2021

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Location: 100 Mile House, BC

Job date: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:58:47 GMT