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16 Apr 2024
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Description
Located in Gaspésie (Forillon National Park) in an exceptional natural environment, where the sea meets the mountains, Cap Aventure is a privileged player in adventure tourism in Quebec. Our mission is to provide a safe outdoor experience, while respecting the ecological integrity of the collective natural heritage.
- 25 years of expertise in adventure tourism
- Member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec
- Partner of the marine mammal observation network.
- Official site of the blue route of Gaspésie.
- Authorized dealer: Forillon National Park.
- 4 service locations in Gaspé-Forillon
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- Stimulating work environment, dynamic team
- Possibility of working on our different service locations
- Tips
- Cabin accommodation available on site
- Proximity to Forillon National Park
- Free access to Cap Aventure products and services (kayak, zodiac and SUP tours)
- Advantageous rates on the activities of our partnersHost 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
Missions:
Maintenance worker:
- Clean the ready to camp units
- Clean the bathrooms of the campsite
- Clean common areas
- Welcome and install campers at check-in
- Small maintenance jobs, such as painting, mowing...
Requirements:
- Be organized, smile and be comfortable in front of the public
- Have autonomy and manage your self-learning
- Be motivated to give their best to satisfy customers
- Know how to work in a team and develop positively
- If necessary, hold a valid work permit for Canada
Timetable:
Maintenance worker :
- Early July to mid August or mid august to early October (to be discussed in interview depending on your availability)
- Variable schedule: days, evenings and weekends
- Possibility of a condensed schedule in high season (more hours in a day for more rest days ;))
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
In exchange of 25h/week we offer accommodation in private ready to camp cabin on a wood frame on private land (the 'camp guides') a 5 minute walk to the beach and 150$/week as food allowance + 20$/accomadation cleaning. Each cabin comes with a bed, sleeping bag and pillow, a small table and two chairs, and a rechargeable light. All of our helpers have access to a shared outdoor kitchen and an indoor bathroom and we provide all the items for cooking. There is a grocery store just by the camp. Wifi is available at the work place.
What else ...
• For those who love the water, there is possiblities to pass the level 1 sea kayak recognized by Paddle Canada for free (value $ 250) if you are available at the end of May / beginning of June (2 days of training).
• All that Gaspésie has to offer in summer !!! ... fires on the beach, barbecues, good atmosphere, unusual encounters, surprising wildlife, microbreweries, lobsters ...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Optic fiber available at the work spot
Space for parking camper vans
Spaces available at the staff camp
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved pets, we do have chickens :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25h/week
Feedback (6)
En échange de menus travaux (nettoyage et préparation des prêts à camper, entretien du camping et des sanitaires, travaux de peinture et de découpe de bois), nous avons profité des activités proposées :… read more
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Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)
Cultural exchange:
(4.5)
Communication:
(4.8)
En échange de menus travaux (nettoyage et préparation des prêts à camper, entretien du camping et des sanitaires, travaux de peinture et de découpe de bois), nous avons profité des activités proposées :… read more
Minutieuse et appliquée elle s'est aussi montré très flexible.
Nous recommandons aux hôtes Workaway de l'accueillir sans réserve !
