"Lead - Prepare for joy – speak your truth, care for yourself, expand your knowledge, nurture your friendships, let people love you, take on new adventures, go where your heart leads you."
Charlotte Davis Kasl

Who is WeGo Kayaking?
WeGo Kayaking Tours is a small family owned kayaking Tour Company based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

We take our commitment to environmental responsibility very seriously. At WeGo Kayaking we believe that everything we do has the potential to impact our world. Our goal is to not only provide kayaking tours that allow our guests the opportunity to form an intimate bond with Vancouver Island, but to do so through sustainable sea kayaking programs that promote environmental awareness and safety.

Our employees are respected and valued members of our WeGo Kayaking team. They are all hired and employed by WeGo Kayaking; we do not use contractors to fill our staff positions. By hiring in this way we are compliant to all government regulations and labour laws both federally and provincially. Our guides are part of our team here at WeGo kayaking and their valuable input helps improve our kayaking tours and shape our policies and procedures year after year. Our kayaking guides and office staff are paid wages based on industry standard; in fact, we value our guides and their hard work so highly most earn above industry standard wages.

Is this you?
As a valued member of the WeGo Kayaking team you will be a key part of delivering exceptional outdoor kayaking experiences to our customers from around the world. We are looking for enthusiastic people with the required certifications and skills to fill these exciting positions.

How To Apply
If you feel that you share our vision, we encourage you to apply. Please forward your resume with cover letter that assesses your character strengths and experience. Please include details of your your current certifications when applying. Send all applications and resumes to: info@wegokayaking.com

WeGo Kayaking’s Commitment to Staff Professional Development (Pro-D)
All employees that have worked with us for two or more season are supported through our Professional Development Policy. We believe that as our employees develop and improve, so does our company. By assisting our guides improve their skills and training, we can assure our valued customers, of a high quality kayaking experience with the best guides in the industry.

Professional Development Policy (Pro-D)
All staff employed by WeGo Kayaking for two or more consecutive years are eligible for Pro-D. For eligible staff, WeGo Kayaking will pay up to half of any fees for ongoing training and professional development related to their employment at WeGo Kayaking Expeditions. In order to qualify for Pro-D dollars, employees must have registered in and completed the courses for which they are being sponsored. All Pro-D rebates come directly from the Pro-D fund and will be paid upon completion of the training. Incomplete or unattended courses will not be reimbursed. All courses must be pre-approved by the management prior to enrollment to qualify.

Employment Postings

Please email all employment enquiries to: info@wegokayaking.com

Lead Kayaking Guide
Assistant Kayaking Guide
Kayak Operations Support Guide

Lead Kayak Guide

Title:                         Lead Kayaking Guide

Reports to:             Expeditions Director
                       
Based at:     Haida Way Inn, Port McNeill, BC.
                        Pacific Orca Lodge on Swanson Island.
                        Maggy Point Base Camp on Crease Island.
                        Hanson HideAway Base Camp on Hanson Island.

Purpose:            To lead the companies expeditions and take responsibility for the operations in the field including customer service, client care and expedition preparation.

Duties and Tasks (responsible for but not limited to):

• Lead expeditions and take responsibility for operations in the field.
• Conduct pre trip client briefing meetings (Sun evenings in Port McNeill).
• Conduct camp/lodge orientations (Mon, Wed, Fri). 
• Plan food requirements according to client’s needs and menus.
• Food preparation, clean up and general cleaning.
• Plan daily kayak routes and discus pending operations with assistant.
• Conduct daily client briefings on kayak routes and points of interest.
• Daily communication with Expeditions Director (via cell phone at 8pm)
• Daily communication with lodge and other camps (via cell phone or VHF at 7pm)
• Camp/lodge security: Overnight stock protection and securing equipment. 
• Conduct ‘departing site inventory checks’ for the Support Guides restocking duties
• Safety at camp sites/lodge.
• Safety on the water
• Client care

Compensation:

• Wages start based on current industry standard and the final wages are determined based on experience and other factors discussed during the interview process.

Assistant Kayak Guide

Title:                         Assistant Kayaking Guide

Reports to:             Expeditions Director
                        (On trip – Designated Lead Guide)

Based at:      Haida Way Inn, Port McNeill, BC.
                        Pacific Orca Lodge on Swanson Island.
                        Maggy Point Base Camp on Crease Island.
                        Hanson HideAway Base Camp on Hanson Island.

Purpose:            To assist the Lead Guide and the companies operations with all expedition functions including customer service, client care and expedition preparation.

Duties and Tasks (responsible for but not limited to):

• Assist the Lead Guide in all expedition functions (camp, lodge and land based)
• Organise all expedition equipment on arrival at camps/lodge (Mon, Wed, Fri)
• Attend pre trip client briefing meetings (Sun evenings in Port McNeill)
• Plan food requirements according to client’s needs and menus.
• Inform the Lead Guide of any client issues and operational concerns.
• Maintain regular communications with the Expeditions Director
• Conduct daily client briefings on kayak routes and points of interest.
• Camp/lodge security: Overnight stock protection and securing equipment. 
• Food preparation, clean up, general cleaning.
• Safety at camp sites/lodge.
• Safety on the water
• Client care

Compensation:

• Wages start based on current industry standard and the final wages are determined based on experience and other factors discussed during the interview process.

Kayak Operations Support Guide

Title:                         Kayak Operations Support Guide

Reports to:             Expeditions Director

Based at:      Haida Way Inn, Port McNeill, BC.
                        Pacific Orca Lodge on Swanson Island.
                        Maggy Point Base Camp on Crease Island.
                        Hanson HideAway Base Camp on Hanson Island.

Purpose:            To support the kayak guiding operation and assist all expedition functions.

Duties and Tasks (responsible for but not limited to):

• Support the guides in all expedition functions (camp, lodge and land based)
• Maintain an up to date stock inventory at base camps and lodge.
• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the company motorboat.
• Organise all expedition equipment to be in place before clients arrive (Weekends)
• Relocate clients baggage to and from camp sites (Wednesdays)
• Inform the Lead Guide of any client issues and operational concerns.
• Report to Expeditions Director of any equipment defects, inventory issues and operational concerns (Weekend)
• Maintain regular communications with the Expeditions Director
• Camp/lodge security: Overnight stock protection and securing equipment. 
• Laundry, food shopping and safety checks when required.
• Food preparation, clean up, general cleaning.
• Safety at camp sites/lodge.
• Safety on the water
• Client care

Compensation:

• Wages start based on current industry standard and the final wages are determined based on experience and other factors discussed during the interview process.