Seasonal work in Bamfield across waterfront operations, guest services, housekeeping, and group-readiness support. We need people who can keep guests calm, gear organized, rooms ready, and launch days moving.
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Kayaks, launch, parking, and guest readiness
Waterfront Operations Crew
Open
Help paddlers launch smoothly: kayak staging, gear checks, guest arrival support, parking coordination, and end-of-day reset.
Woods End Landing, Bamfield, BC
Seasonal full-time / part-time. Peak need is May through September. Weekend and holiday availability is valuable.
What you would do
Stage single and double sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs, spray skirts, and safety gear.
Check guests in, confirm reservation details, and direct vehicles/trailers to the right parking area.
Support launch and return windows at Woods End Landing.
Inspect, rinse, and reset rental equipment after trips.
Helpful experience
•Comfort working outdoors in changing coastal weather.
•Customer-service experience with travellers, paddlers, or hospitality guests.
•Sea kayaking, marina, dock, campground, or warehouse experience is useful but not required.
Reservations, phone/email, waivers, and trip readiness
Guest Services Coordinator
Open
Coordinate incoming questions, reservation details, waivers, arrival instructions, and group readiness before guests reach Bamfield.
Bamfield / remote-hybrid for the right candidate
Seasonal part-time / full-time. Best fit is someone who can cover predictable blocks during the busy reservation season.
What you would do
Respond to guest inquiries by phone and email.
Help guests understand kayak rentals, Woods End stays, parking, provisions, and launch logistics.
Track waiver completion, float-plan needs, and customer follow-up tasks.
Prepare clear handoff notes for waterfront operations.
Helpful experience
•Strong written communication and calm phone manner.
•Experience with bookings, hospitality, outdoor recreation, or customer support.
•Comfort using web-based reservation and checklist tools.
Accommodations, cleaning, laundry, and property readiness
Woods End Housekeeping & Turnover Support
Pipeline
Help keep Woods End guest spaces clean, stocked, and ready around kayak groups, family stays, and shoulder-season bookings.
Woods End Landing, Bamfield, BC
Seasonal part-time / contract. Turnover windows vary by booking. This can fit someone already living or working near Bamfield.
What you would do
Turn over rooms/cottages between stays.
Track linen, laundry, supplies, damage notes, and maintenance flags.
Coordinate arrival-readiness with guest services and waterfront operations.
Report missing supplies or property issues before the next check-in.
Helpful experience
•Housekeeping, hospitality, short-term rental, or property-care experience.
•Good eye for small details and guest-readiness issues.
•Comfort documenting issues with photos and short notes.
Shift leadership and operating rhythm
Seasonal Lead Hand
Pipeline
Lead daily waterfront rhythm: opening checks, crew assignments, readiness flags, guest handoffs, and closing reset.
Bamfield, BC
Seasonal full-time. Highest need is peak summer. This role is a good fit for a returning seasonal operator.
What you would do
Run opening and closing checklists.
Coordinate crew assignments across kayaks, parking, staging, cleaning, and guest handoff.
Make sure incidents, late returns, damage, and weather concerns are documented.
Keep the operator aware of blockers before they become guest problems.
Helpful experience
•Previous shift lead, outfitter, marina, rental, hospitality, or field-operations experience.
•Comfort making calm decisions when several arrivals happen at once.
•Practical safety mindset and willingness to document issues.
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Seasonal Waterfront Operations Crew — Bamfield kayak rentals and launch support
Woods End Landing, Bamfield, BC · Seasonal full-time / part-time