Alain

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and skiing

Description

Hello!

Every trip I have made in Western Canada has reinforced my dream of coming back and spend time exploring the mountains, seing wildlife, learning about native culture, embracing Nature on a grand scale, without a return date or final destination. So here I am :-)

I left Quebec in early October (2023), drove across the country with a pickup full of my essential belongings and have been doing multiple house sittings since. I am using Trusted House Sitters and House Sitters Canada. I did not need a WorkAway hosting yet, but it will certainly happen at some point. I will be happy to share my house sitting reviews if you would like.

So far I had to take care of the expected cats and dogs, but also a hobby farm with 150 hens, 10 ducks, 2 geese and 2 rabbits. Another one with 12 adorable hens. They are a lot more fun than I could have imagined!

If you take the time to read my whole profile, you will find out that my work experiences and interests are highly diversified. I am confident that I can be of a great help for many of your projects/needs.

I am very calm, self-sufficient, fit and healthy. I am curious by nature and love exploring/discussing different topics.

I don't do drugs of any kind and never get drunk, even though I enjoy trying out new IPAs and a glass of red wine with a nice meal.

I strongly believe in ''Be and let Be'' while maintaining open, transparent communications.

I wish to discover different regions, meet the locals, stay long enough to bring a significant contribution, until I find a place that I will feel like calling home.

Thank you for reading me and considering what I have to offer!

Alain

Centres d’intérêt

Langues parlées

Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Langues

Éco-projets

Travail associatif

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Enseignement

Jardinage

S’occuper des animaux

Aider dans une ferme

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Aide informatique / Internet

Projets artistiques

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Bricolage et projets de construction

Entretien général

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Here is a brief resume of my current and past professional occupations:

I am operating my own mountain biking products business (www.mtbconsultant.com) and most of my suppliers are happy to accommodate me by drop shipping to my clients.

For several years, I earned my life doing home renovation projects and I can do a lot of different things. I brought my favorite smaller tools with me and already did a few jobs on Vancouver Island this winter.

I did a trail building certification and love working on creating biking or hiking trails.

I have quite a bit of experience with a chainsaw, cutting trees, construction and of course preparing firewood.

I did manage a 16 door condo rental complex for 4 years.

I was a ranger for a large conservative area for two years. I had to go deep into the forest to conduct land surveys, monitor wild animal population, check on the roads and investigate potential infractions within the restricted territory.

I did work in factories and on large construction projects, so I had to operate heavy machinery.

I owned houses, so I am familiar with basic gardening, lawn care, getting ready for winter, snow clearing etc.

I grew up in a rural setting with a dairy farm across the street and was helping them on a daily basis so I am comfortable in that environment. I just did a hobby farm sitting involving 150 hens (keeping the eggs business running), 10 ducks, 2 gees and 2 rabbits.

I am well organized, efficient and a quick learner.

NOTE: If you have bigger renovation projects requiring trade skills that are exceeding what would be normally expected from a Workawayer, I am willing to discuss it and if we come to an agreement, my rate would be exceptionally affordable (In all fairness within the context).

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Autres infos...

I think that mentioning all the good things that I can share and help with is a great start, but it is also important to express some things that could be a ''deal breaker'', just so we are maximizing our chances of experiencing a genuine good fit. :-)

I need a good Internet connection for my business and keeping in touch with family.

I thoroughly enjoy having conversations, listening to life stories, discussing ideas, fooling around and laughing, but I also regularly need moments of silence.. This means that I could not share bunk beds with a bunch of rowdy young world travelers ;-)

I will travel with my newly acquired 4x4 truck, packed with my favorite tools and some expensive sport equipment (bike, skis, snowshoes and specific clothing), so I will need a parking space and a bit of storage room.

Au plaisir!

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  No allergies that I know of

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  I just really don't like coriander. :-)