Be part of a fun team at the ranch in British Columbia, Canada

Informationen

• 

  Beschreibung

  Cook & Wrangler (July–September 2026)
  
  
  We are currently looking for a Cook and a Wrangler to join our team for the remainder of the 2026 season, from July through September.
  
  If you've always dreamed of cooking in an authentic Western saloon surrounded by the mountains and forests or leading guests on horseback through the Canadian wilderness, this could be exactly what you're looking for.
  
  But first, let's be honest.
  
  This is not a holiday.
  
  Working on a guest ranch is rewarding, exciting, and unlike any other job—but it is also hard work.
  
  This is ranch life.
  
  You get up around sunrise. You go to bed late. In between, you work. Some days are long, some are physically demanding, and during the busy season everyone pulls together to make sure our guests have an unforgettable experience.
  
  The pay isn't going to make you rich.
  
  What we do provide is:
  
  Accommodation
  All your meals
  A beautiful place to live
  A close-knit international team
  An experience you'll remember for the rest of your life
  
  Because your room and board are included, you'll have very few living expenses while you're here, making it possible to save a good portion of what you earn.
  
  Everyone helps with everything.
  
  Even if you're hired as a cook or a wrangler, that won't be your only job.
  
  As a small team, we all pitch in wherever we're needed. Depending on the day, you might help with:
  
  Cooking and food preparation
  Guiding trail rides
  Restaurant or bar service
  Housekeeping
  Grounds maintenance
  Looking after the horses and other animals
  General ranch duties
  
  No two days are the same, and that's exactly what makes ranch life so rewarding.
  
  Who is this for?
  
  If you're looking for an easy job to finance a long vacation, this probably isn't it.
  
  If you're looking for something where you clock in at 9 and clock out at 5 every day, this isn't it either.
  
  But if you're on a Working Holiday Visa, this is the working part of your adventure—the part where you gain experience, meet amazing people from all over the world, learn new skills, and save money so you can enjoy the travelling part afterwards.
  
  
  We are a 300-acre guest ranch located in the heart of a beautiful Provincial Park, British Columbia.
  
  Our ranch features:
  
  An authentic Western saloon
  Log cabins
  A campground
  A horseback riding operation
  Horses, Highland cattle, chickens, dogs, and cats
  
  Animal lovers will feel right at home.
  
  Our team consists of around 7 staff members, and between us we speak English, Dutch, French, German, and Hungarian.
  
  Life here is busy, challenging, fun, and incredibly varied. You'll meet guests from all over the world, spend your days outdoors in one of Canada's most beautiful parks, and become part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another.
  
  If that sounds like the kind of challenge you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

• 

  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
• 

  Interessengebiete

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Bücher

  

  Astronomie

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Sprachen

  

  Fotografie

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Tiere
• 

  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  You’ll meet guests from all over the world—of all ages and backgrounds—as well as many wonderful Canadians. During your time here, you’ll build close friendships and meaningful connections with guests, fellow staff, and our neighbours.
  
  If you are interested in horsemanship, you will receive a solid introduction to Western riding, guiding, and horse care. We’re happy to help you develop skills in these areas and support you as you learn. You can also explore other areas such as animal care, hospitality, and farming—wherever your interests lead you.

• 

  Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn

  Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.

• 

  Arbeit

  Our team is made up of several key roles: a maintenance person (craftsman preferred), one or two Wranglers, a chef, and one or two helpers who assist mainly with cleaning and laundry.
  
  – Maintenance (Handyman):
  Responsible for all repairs, fencing, lawn mowing, cutting firewood, and general upkeep. We prefer someone with experience as a craftsman, builder, or handyman. If you are comfortable working with a chainsaw, we’d love to hear from you.
  
  – Wrangler (Riding Guide / Horse Care):
  Wranglers must be very experienced riders, with at least 10 years of weekly riding experience, and physically able to lift a 15–20 kg Western saddle onto a horse. A solid understanding of horsemanship is essential. Since we host international guests, fluent English is required. Wranglers also help with general duties such as cleaning rooms, serving dinner, or assisting in other tasks when fellow team members have time off.
  
  – Chamber Maid / Housekeeping:
  Daily tasks include cleaning rooms, doing laundry, and helping with breakfast or check-ins/outs. As we have only a few rooms, the cleaning portion takes around four hours per day. There are plenty of other areas where you can assist depending on your interests—such as caring for chickens, horses, and livestock, lawn mowing, and general ranch help.
  
  – Chef:
  You’ll have a great deal of autonomy. Responsibilities include planning, ordering supplies, preparing meals, and managing the kitchen. The ranch serves one set dinner at 6:30 pm, five days a week, with the goal of creating a delicious, casual dining experience within our Western-style saloon/restaurant. We offer competitive wage, gratuity, and if needed 'room & board' and the usual days off. We are kind of a big family and everybody helps everybody... A good team-spirit is a very important part of our Ranch.
  
  Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, and we require a commitment from the beginning of May until the end of September.
  We offer a competitive wage, room and board, gratuities, regular days off, respectful and supportive management, and a fun, positive work environment!
  
  International applicants are welcome! Please note that if you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a Working Holiday Visa or another valid Canadian work visa is required.

• 

  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend
  Hungarian: Fließend
  Niederländisch: Fließend
  Deutsch: Gute Kenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
• 

  Unterkunft

  Accommodation, shared bathroom ( 1 roommate).

• 

  Was noch ...

  We offer free pick-up from the Kamloops airport, which is about two hours away. The Provincial Park provides endless opportunities for adventure—hiking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and much more. If you love exploring nature, we’re happy to help you make the most of your time here.

• 

  Etwas mehr Information

  • 

    Internet Zugang

  • 

    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

  • 

    Wir besitzen Tiere

  • 

    Wir sind Raucher

  • 

    Familien möglich

• 

  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Workawayers with their own campervan or motorhomes are welcome!

• 

  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

• 

  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  

  FERDINAND

  FERDI is one of our house cats; shy but also a sweet heart. He is a very good hunter and brings you always some 'gifts'.

  

  MITZI

  MITZI is our old barn cat. She belongs to the ranch like the old barn. Mitzi has her own mind and is a good hunter. She loves to live in the barn.

  

  BARNY

  BARNY is one of 3 cats that came to the Ranch as stray cats. He is special in several aspects and always needy in love.

  

  SCOTCH

  Scotch is the most pictured animal at the ranch. He is - like Syra - 13 1/2 y old and his hinds do not let him move fast anymore. He has a very good minded and sweet nature.

  

  SYRA

  Syra is an 13 1/2y old dog that turned blind last year. She has a very sweet nature and is mostly sleeping.

Website-Sicherheit

Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben

Feedback (4)