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Urgently seeking help to get our resort ready for opening in May. Gardening, and cleaning the empty rooms.
HIRING FOR SUMMER
These are paid positions so you must have a valid work permit to apply for the following -
Maintenance / Dish Pit Hero
For this diverse role we are looking for someone with Maintenance experience. Experience with plumbing mandatory, experience with Electric and general groundswork an asset.
You will also be required to help in the restaurant dish pit sometimes.
Kitchen Hand
This is a fast paced role. It will be prep and making the appetizers and desserts, Kitchen clean and dishpit work will also be required. Experience an asset.
Welcome to our rustic in-nature retreat and resort on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia.
You'll find us nestled between beautiful mountains and lakes. Our place includes a lagoon, a private dock, forest trails, and a wildlife sanctuary - some of our residents include hundreds of birds, as well as beavers, turtles, deer, and otters, to name a few.
We run a small seasonal family business, which includes our accommodations, our Trattoria Italiana restaurant, as well as canoe and stand-up-paddle-board rentals. Our season runs from Spring through Fall.
Our family immigrated from Italy 29 years ago. We now live in a natural paradise, and are passionate about nature, food, and birds. We try to live in touch with the wilderness and our natural surroundings - we also like to grow gardens with veggies, flowers, and herbs, as well as keep birds, including chickens, turkeys, peacocks, pheasants, quail, pigeons, doves, and much more! We also have a resident dog & two resident cats.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsElderly CompanionshipGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
An exchange & work season with us can be beneficial in many ways - besides of course great memories, the opportunity to explore this beautiful natural paradise which surrounds us, and new friendships!! You may also pick up some new skills along the way... depending what we're up to on the "help" front during your stay (as there is so much variety from season to season), you may learn some gardening or landscaping skills, a bit of carpentry, some bartending or housekeeping skills, about keeping birds, or about a special variety of fancy chicken! At the right time of year, you may also learn about local wild foods and their harvest - such as wild-berries, mushrooms, or seafood.
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We tend to need help with a large variety of tasks around here, and we have a handful of paid seasonal positions each year for successful applicants. Generally these positions require a commitment of 5 - 7 months.
For those interested in these positions, please note that you must hold a valid work visas at the time of submitting your application, and if there is a position that you are interested in and you feel that you are qualified for, please specify so in your initial email, and send along as much info as you feel to include - such as your cv, resume, social media profile links, or otherwise. We offer staff accommodations plus discounted meals at staff rates, as well as regular pay at industry rates. We may require references, in-person interviews, or a trial period based on exchange agreements, prior to actual hiring.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateAccommodation
Accommodations can be varied, depending on our occupancy, your position, the length of your stay, and the time of year.
The most common situation would be that you have a private room or shared dorm, in a shared 4-bedroom volunteer / staff trailer, or 3-bedroom staff house. You would share a communal yard space or deck, kitchen, washroom, and living room. Accommodations are simple & basic, but comfortable. Contriibution towards bills may be asked depending on usage.
We also ask that our staff are responsible and tidy, and work together to maintain a clean and organized living space at all times, respecting one another, all communal spaces, and treating the space as if it were your own. Cleaning duties are assigned on a rotational basis, and we expect them to be honoured, outside of your working hours.What else ...
There's lots to explore, so you will never get bored during your time off!!
We are surrounded by a network of great hiking and cycling trails, including the Suncoaster Trail and world-famous Skookumchuck Narrows, as well as many many others. Chill out on one of our docks, read a book, take in some sun, swim in the lake, or borrow one of our canoes and head out to explore her channels, islands, and rope swings! Head into one of the small surrounding towns, or check out the local marine or forest parks.
We are located 15 minutes drive away from any town centers, and public transportation is extremely limited, so please come prepared to be away from shops for several days at a time.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
depends on position
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He is an amazing worker, super open and flexiible to any task. A SUPER photographer & videopragher.
He was the cleanest workaway we have ever had.
Thank you so much Ondo <3 hopefully see you soon!
The work and free time is very well balanced. I had enough time to explore the beautiful area around the lakes and the work was every day different. I helped in the garden,… read more
She has so much initiative and gets on with tasks without needing to be told.
She is a go-getter and was always buys doing things around our… read more
She is very independent and would contriube to tasks… read more
In terms of work, I did a lot of different tasks from… read more
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He is an amazing worker, super open and flexiible to any task. A SUPER photographer & videopragher.
He was the cleanest workaway we have ever had.
Thank you so much Ondo <3 hopefully see you soon!
The work and free time is very well balanced. I had enough time to explore the beautiful area around the lakes and the work was every day different. I helped in the garden,… read more
She has so much initiative and gets on with tasks without needing to be told.
She is a go-getter and was always buys doing things around our… read more
She is very independent and would contriube to tasks… read more
In terms of work, I did a lot of different tasks from… read more
Jordan always had a good attitude, done tasks with a smile and was always willing to learn. He was a great addition to our team and a genuine good guy.
Thanks a mill J! Hopefully see you again soon!
Ruby Team :D
All the staff and other workawayers/woofers were super nice and welcoming. The tasks that were given to us were diverse and I really enjoyed them!
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to be… read more
From the minute we connected and held an interview I knew that she would be fun, hard-working, easy to get along with, flexible and… read more
Working there is fun. I enjoyed every single task I was given, but my absolute favorite were… read more
We completely fell in love with Betti & Chris, who are both very sweet, humble, honest, and simply magnificent human beings with hearts of gold!!
A total dream team, besides their amazing characters, they are also very capable and hard workers, and seem to be able to perfect any task. I would recommend them 100% to any one… read more
The place itself is amazing but the family and the people there are even more incredible.
We recommend it 10000 times.
You will find love, respect, humanity and lots of nature.
All you wish to expect.
Thanks again for the wonderful experience.
Thank you for everything Francisca, and happy onwards travels!!
Every person is caring, kind and nice !! The work of every day was interesting with various works !
With a beautiful landscape around us and excellent Italian food, how not to spend a wonderful day ?
Great moments around the fire, play games with everyone and enjoy the life… read more
It was such a great experience to stay with you. We couldn't have had a more joyful, inspiring and fulfilling first workaway experience. We stayed for 2 weeks and the feelings are like we are part of this family. I helped on the housekeeping, chalk board art and other varied… read more
As volunteers, the work was straightforward included setting up for weddings, watering plants, washing dishes and renting… read more
Thank you for that awesome experience!
The food has been outstanding, thank you Aldo for spoiling us every single day.
The… read more
It was my third experience in Workaway and I don't know how the next experiences will be but without any doubt, the time I spent here is the best experience I've ever had and I'm pretty sure that's in the top ten of my life.
Everything was great… read more
We had a beautiful summer at the lake and we would love to do it all over again. Eating everyday in the restaurant made us really spoiled. We stayed in a great house with even better people. The work was very… read more
The food here is brilliant, Aldo is a magnific chef and the place so beautiful (incredible sunsets, wild life...).
We used to work 5 hours, and they are rigurous with that, you… read more
I met wonderful, hard working people there - thank you Sasha for always having a smile, being so friendly and let the people know, that you appreciate the work they are doing. Thank you Aldo for your to be so friendly and funny and the great! food, I… read more
I stayed for 3 weeks helping them with getting ready for the summer season, so everyone was kept busy with a good variety… read more
I helped open the resort for the Easter weekend. The work was varied and very reasonable - they really do appreciate the work that you do.
The "Woofer" house was renovated over the winter… read more
The work varied from day to day which I liked a lot. We were preparing the cabins for the upcoming season and I did a lot of housekeeping. But I worked outdoors as well. You can easily tell sasha… read more
I was here August 2017 for 2 weeks and it was incredible! I wish I could relive it all over again. The positive reviews say it all. There really is nothing for me to add, just go and experience it (especially in summer with all the lake fun). The scenery is… read more
For starters, the Sunshine Coast is one of the most beautiful areas I have ever been to. The resort itself is amazing, with tons of little hidden gems all over the place. The lake is pristine, the lagoon is filled with birds and turtles... :)
There is a lot to do, which means the jobs were varied every day, but never too… read more
I think this is the perfect workaway host as you have everything:
You are living at an amazing, simply beautiful spot like in paradise; all the people working there are awesome and so nice; the work is very diverse which I really liked (e.g. gardening, simple help in the… read more
Thank you all!
He was flexible with regards to food, tasks, and accommodations, and has an uncomplicated personality - a pure pleasure to meet, to have, and to host.
Just sorry that we did not have a proper chance to say good-bye, as his departure went without any official… read more
Thanks a lot Sasha/Aldo!! I spent goods moments here with you and the Staff and the area it's a beautiful (the Lake it's a perfect lake for swimming, there are a little beach, hiking road… read more
Jean was pleasant to have around; he is a kind, gentle soul, who is open minded and always ready to break a smile. He got on well with all of the other workaways, and was friendly and cooperative. Jean was a trooper, who was flexible, adaptable, and willing to try out any task that we gave to him, even… read more
I arrived as the first workawayer in this season for 4 weeks and have to say that I am glad I decided to stay for a whole month. It has been a blast, a whole crew maintaining the resort is very nice and friendly. Aldo (owner/chef) will cook for you all the delicious Italian meals (if you are a vegetarian he will do his best even though… read more
All the people who make this business running are so friendly and outgoing that I'll never forget this experience. The place is a paradise : lake surrounded by hills everywhere... So many things to do and especially swim and bike (Mountain and DH) that i really enjoyed!
The work is different every day or… read more
Our work was diverse, i.e. we did gardening… read more
I have to thank Sasha, always ready to listen to our need, and Aldo and his family very generous and always filling us with so much excellent food!
It's a resort, so you have to be prepared to help out, sometimes more, sometimes less but people here are so kind and… read more
You're normally done working at 3pm, so there's a lot of time to go for a swim, to go hiking on nearby trails, to rent a kayak/paddelboard or to just hang out and relax in the… read more
L'équipe est superbe, tout le monde a à cœur qu'on se sente à l'aise. Sasha est également soucieuse de vous proposer des tâches qui vous correspondent.
Je retiens l'ambiance formidable de ce lieu ! Merci pour tout !
It is a… read more
She was easy to converse with and start up a good conversation. She has a whole-hearted, un-limitied approach to everything, which made her standout as a a gem. She put her heart and soul in to all tasks, with a get-it-done attitude, excelling in any task given, from gardening, to house-keeping to you… read more
Everything is amazing! The location wonderful, the owners Aldo, Gabriella, Antonio, the manager Sasha and all the staff's members are superfriendly, the food is delicious and the accomodation is perfect!
Works can be different every day, there is always something different to do.
In exchange of 5 hours a day and… read more
She is kind, courteous, polite, and well-mannered.
She was very flexible and helpful with many tasks.
Thank you Carol! Safe travels :)
First of all thank you so much for everything. Thanks for let me live the best WA experience at the moment. I highly recommend this place to do Workaway. The place couldn´t be more beautiful, it´s surrounded by amazing forests, mountains and beautiful lakes. There are severals hikes to do, you can use the canoes and the… read more
She was always smiling and ready to share a laugh. She is friendly, easy to get along with, and to build a friendship with. As a human she is "linda". She is humble, thoughtful, honest, and clear.
As a guest, she was flexible, adaptable, and courteous - a true pleasure to have.
As a worker, she is… read more
It felt like working in a big family - Thanks to: "Mama", Iron Aldo, Sasha and Koca and everyone else around.
There is always a lot to do, either gardening, tent cleaning or general… read more