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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.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Art & design
Books
Astronomy
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Performing arts
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Photography
Plant care
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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. -
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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Help
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. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Accommodation, shared bathroom ( 1 roommate).
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What else ...
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.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
Workawayers with their own campervan or motorhomes are welcome!
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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.
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I've stayed for 9 months with Elvira and Dani and had an amazing time after not such a great start of being in Canada. I changed unplanned from another place to the ranch where they welcomed me with open arms!
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It was a great experience and I recommend it to everyone that loves the great outdoors.
The ranch is located in the middle of a beautiful provincial park and since you can take one of the ranch cars, you have access to the most beautiful hikes.
I'm from a big city so … read more
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I've stayed for 9 months with Elvira and Dani and had an amazing time after not such a great start of being in Canada. I changed unplanned from another place to the ranch where they welcomed me with open arms!
I felt right … read more
It was a great experience and I recommend it to everyone that loves the great outdoors.
The ranch is located in the middle of a beautiful provincial park and since you can take one of the ranch cars, you have access to the most beautiful hikes.
I'm from a big city so … read more
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