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Our Resort will open for guests May 22, 2024 and we will be looking for helpers starting April 2024. We cleanup our campground from Mother Nature over the Winter and prepare our cabins for guests. We also do a variety of projects in April such as painting and repairs to the cabins so they are ready for our guests for our opening May 2024.
We are looking for helpers COUPLES OR SINGLE PEOPLE who can commit to long stay 4-8 weeks
If you would like to experience living/working for room and board plus a wage each week at a beautiful lakeside resort in a rural rustic setting at the foot of the mountains I may be the host for you!
The resort has 7. historic themed cabins and a large campsite with 20 spots for tents and RVs set in the mountains and opposite Gates Lake on the road from Pemberton (small town north of Whistler ski resort) to D'Arcy The resort has Internet and land line phone service but no cell service.
Great experience out in nature as this gig gives access to the forest, mountains and the lake. Amazing wildlife and outdoor activities in the area. You will be housed on site in a staff trailer We have central flush washrooms with hot showers.
DUTIES APRIL AND MAY UNTIL OPENING
We need experience in CONSTRUCTION, PAINTING, LANDSCAPING and CUSTOMER BOOKINGS
You will be preparing all aspects of the resort for guests. Any landscaping, stone work, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, skills etc an asset. Must be strong and have lots of energy.
OUTDOOR WORK - Sites cleaned and raked with some burning of waste when permitted , repairing and placing of picnic furniture.
Forest setting so lots of hard work is involved and All outdoor equipment, BBQs, furniture etc has to be cleaned and maintained
MID June - END OF SEPTEMBER
You will be part of a team assisting with the operating of the resort for guests, weddings and events
CUSTOMER and SITE SERVICES
To assist with tourist traffic at the resort in the office, coffee shop and food truck
This includes full maintenance of the cabins, campsites and common areas of the resort.
It is a very busy place and we require those with a professional attitude when helping with guest services
Helping with recycling and garbage removal, clean up on the campground, maintaining hot tub, watering gardens, mowing lawns etc
CABIN CLEANING - Stripping cabins of garbage, recycling materials, bedding etc and cleaning out /resetting the wood stoves Stocking the cabins with the required bedding, towels and full cleaning if their are mid week turn overs
COMPENSATION- Accommodation, 3 meals every day, and a financial payment every 2 weeks.
The host is an amazing cook ....so great home cooking at meal times. Host has travelled extensively and is very outgoing with a good sense of humour. This is NOT a situation for "prince/princesses" but if you love the outdoors, are into an adventure, and enjoy a back to nature lifestyle then this would be an ideal match. Non smokers preferable or must smoke in designated area.
PLEASE NOTE INTERNET DEVICES MAY ONLY BE USED IN THE STAFF ACCOMMODATION ON YOUR OWN TIME. If you are unable to comply to this requirement PLEASE DO NOT APPLY to help us here, thank you. We encourage you to interact with each other and learn about the local culture of this amazing area. There is WIFI service here to catch up with family and friends but not cellular service.
Please do not apply unless you are genuinely willing to come, have valid papers to be in Canada, work hard, PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY and socialize with others and be part of the WorkAway family
....Thank you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The resort is located in the traditional lands of Canada's First Nations and the area is rich in the original culture of Canada.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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
There are a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cabins and around the camp sites, see main description. But we also know how to have fun!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
3 Bedroom Staff Trailer Centrally located site washrooms with hot water etc. Home cooked meals every day.
What else ...
Willing to provide transportation from Pemberton.
You can kayak on the lake Hike in the area to the waterfall Walk to the community park Hang out in the community hall and play playstation. Long walks in nature Watch the deer play We are a group situation so you can practice your social skills and English. Eat great, amazing food (Vegan, Veggies, Gluten Free, Meat friendly...we do it all and more)
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
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (19)
We loved her resort! Sharon is really a special person, she has a positive attitude all the time, you can talk, laugh and discuss with her about so various topics, she knows a lot and has a lot of experiences and of course stories to share. We also did… read more
Cabin turn over
Ground work
General Maintenance and DIY
Cleaning
Wood cutting
Painting
We really enjoyed our stay here, the area and lake is beautiful, it is remote though so be prepared to stay local or have… read more
Keep in touch.
Sharon
Our main tasks were painting the cabins, Housekeeping, helping to renovate the Chapel Cabin and keep the whole campground clean. Thereover we managed the general store and helped the guests when they had… read more
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We loved her resort! Sharon is really a special person, she has a positive attitude all the time, you can talk, laugh and discuss with her about so various topics, she knows a lot and has a lot of experiences and of course stories to share. We also did… read more
Cabin turn over
Ground work
General Maintenance and DIY
Cleaning
Wood cutting
Painting
We really enjoyed our stay here, the area and lake is beautiful, it is remote though so be prepared to stay local or have… read more
Keep in touch.
Sharon
Our main tasks were painting the cabins, Housekeeping, helping to renovate the Chapel Cabin and keep the whole campground clean. Thereover we managed the general store and helped the guests when they had… read more
Sharon
We spent 2.5 wonderful month at the resort in Birken. Our main part was to clean and prepare the Resort for the upcoming season. It´s physical work, but we had so much fun! Other than that we helped building the new cabin and restoring the Wild West. No day was like the other, we learned so much!
We lived in… read more
All the best in your journey and know you are missed.
Sharon
Sharon
We stayed with Sharon for a little more than two weeks and it was great.
We were there in October and helped close down the resort, so we had some different tasks than during the open season, with no guests around.
Sharon is a very talkative and caring person. She will trust you until you give her… read more
Thank you Aurelie!! and Good… read more
The resort is an absolutely beautiful place. It's not far from Whistler, and Pemberton is even closer. There's a wide variety of work to do here, and Annie will do her absolute best to give you work that interests you and that you'll benefit… read more
Would definitely recommend this to… read more
