Sunday, June 03, 2007

Employment opportunity at Opeongo Store

If you would like to spend your summer and fall working in Algonquin Park, here is a unique job opportunity. Our Opeongo Store, located at the Lake Opeongo access point, has positions available for seasonal outfitting staff and water taxi drivers.

We are looking for people who have these skills and experiences:

  • experience driving motorboats in all weather
  • possess or are prepared to obtain Pleasure Craft Operator's license
  • canoe tripping background
  • good general knowledge of Algonquin Park
  • good level of physical fitness
  • able to work in a close-knit staff team
  • thrives in a fun, fast-paced work environment with a wide range of duties and responsibilities
  • excellent communication skills
  • retail experience beneficial

Job details:
  • positions available for July & August and July - October time periods
  • accommodation available
  • numerous staff "perks"

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to the Opeongo Store manager Jerry Schmanda.

For more information, please call 1-613-637-2075 and ask for Jerry.