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Manager
@ West Coast Expeditions - Kayak Tours BC
Kyuquot, British Columbia
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Overview
West Coast Expeditions is hiring a full-time, on-site Manager in Kyuquot, BC, to run day-to-day operations of its Wilderness Retreat and sea kayaking programs. The role coordinates staff schedules, guest services and tour logistics, and manages bookings, basic finances and administration. Remote coastal setting with on-site living.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Wilderness Retreat and sea kayaking programs
- Coordinate staff schedules, guest services and tour logistics
- Manage bookings, communications, and basic financial and administrative tasks
- Maintain facilities and equipment and monitor resource needs
- Gather guest feedback and collaborate with local partners and suppliers
Requirements summary:
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Operational and logistical management experience
- Excellent guest service and conflict-resolution abilities
- Commitment to safety, risk management and environmental stewardship
- Comfort working and living in a remote setting for extended periods
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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West Coast Expeditions - Kayak Tours BC
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job description
Company Description West Coast Expeditions has been providing authentic, engaging experiences on Canada’s west coast since 1972, with a focus on sea kayaking tours since 1988. The organization offers base camp sea kayaking, professionally guided kayak expeditions, and family-friendly tour options that highlight the culture and ecology of the Kyuquot area on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Programs emphasize a deep, long-standing connection with the local Indigenous community and the unique marine environment, including sea otter habitats. Guests enjoy more than kayaking, experiencing immersive cultural learning and the comfort of a well-equipped Wilderness Retreat, creating memorable and meaningful stays in a remote coastal setting.
Role Description The Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kyuquot, BC, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Wilderness Retreat and sea kayaking programs. This role coordinates staff schedules, guest services, and tour logistics, ensuring safe, high-quality experiences that reflect the organization’s values and local partnerships. The Manager monitors resource needs, maintains facilities and equipment, and supports guides and service teams to deliver seamless guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing bookings and communications, handling basic financial and administrative tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and cultural respect standards. The Manager also contributes to continuous improvement of tours and retreat services by gathering guest feedback and collaborating closely with local partners and suppliers.
Qualifications
Role Description The Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kyuquot, BC, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Wilderness Retreat and sea kayaking programs. This role coordinates staff schedules, guest services, and tour logistics, ensuring safe, high-quality experiences that reflect the organization’s values and local partnerships. The Manager monitors resource needs, maintains facilities and equipment, and supports guides and service teams to deliver seamless guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing bookings and communications, handling basic financial and administrative tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and cultural respect standards. The Manager also contributes to continuous improvement of tours and retreat services by gathering guest feedback and collaborating closely with local partners and suppliers.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership, team management, and staff coordination skills, with the ability to guide and support a diverse on-site team.
- Operational and logistical management experience, including scheduling, resource planning, and overseeing day-to-day hospitality or outdoor program activities.
- Excellent guest service, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities, with a focus on creating welcoming, inclusive experiences.
- Background or strong interest in outdoor recreation, adventure tourism, or eco-tourism; familiarity with sea kayaking or coastal environments is an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety practices, risk management, and environmental stewardship in remote or wilderness settings.
- Experience building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities or working within cross-cultural contexts is considered highly beneficial.
- Comfort working and living in a remote setting for extended periods, with adaptability, resilience, and practical problem-solving skills.
- Relevant education or training in tourism, hospitality, outdoor recreation, business management, or a related field is an asset.
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