Employer Name: Totem Lodge and Wiley Point Lodge
Location/Address: Sioux Narrows, ON
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hours of Work: Full-Time, Seasonal, this position runs from May – October
Work Remotely: No
Wage: $17.60/hr
Do you love being on the water? As a Dock Hand at Totem Resorts, you are the face of the marina. Whether you’re stationed at our mainland Totem Lodge or the beautiful, off-the-grid Wiley Point Lodge, you’ll be part of a high-energy team serving world-class anglers and guests.
Duties:
The duties of the Dock Hand include but are not limited to the following:
- Refuel all boats daily to ensure gas tanks are always full and maintain accurate records of all fuel consumption
- Ensure that dock area and boathouse are always clean and organized
- Ensure that the fish cleaning area is correctly cleaned and sanitized after every use
- Always handle live bait properly and with care
- Always be certain that every boat has the appropriate amount of live bait before leaving the dock
- Be certain that all live bait brought back to the dock is returned properly and safely to the appropriate tank
- Always ensure the safe and proper handling of the dry ice
- Assist with shore-lunches and shore-lunch room deliveries
- Ensure that the Shore-lunch Run boat is clean, full of gas, coolers are packed properly and placed in the boat and that all supplies are ready before 11:00 a.m.
- Assist with “Wiley Runs” to transport guests and supplies
- Assist off lake customers with Marina purchases and ensure proper payment
- Assist with equipment rental and record rental data
- Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulations
- Provide assistance to the Guides and guest with the loading and unloading of boats as required
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of all guest beverage orders
Qualifications:
- The candidate must be willing to relocate for the summer (housing and meals provided)
- Must be comfortable around boats and large bodies of water.
- Possession of a Valid Driving Licence and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card is mandatory.
- Must be able to multi task and work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
- Must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
- Previous experience in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry an asset.
Living & Working at a Remote Resort
To ensure our guests receive world-class service, our team members commit to a 6-day work week. Because our schedule revolves around guest check-in/out cycles, flexibility is key. This role is ideal for those who:
- Are looking to relocate, live on-site (May-October) and fully immerse themselves in the Lake Life experience without outside commitments.
- Are excited by the prospect of living “off-the-grid” with limited city amenities.
- Enjoy a high-pressure, high-reward environment where hard work is recognized.
- Please note: Due to the nature of our shared lakefront housing, our accommodations are not pet-friendly.
About the Resort Locations
Totem Lodge/ Yellowbird Lodge
Are both drive in locations are side-by-side. We tend to 80% American clientele who have come to know and love our attention to detail and 5-star world-renown service!
These are more Cabin/ Resort style setting with American Plan packages (all-inclusive) style meal plans, but our restaurant is open to the public as well, and tends to get very busy. This is a 250-bed resort/ with 60 staff members.
Yellowbird Lodge caters to fishing guests, as well as specializes in weddings, conferences, large scale private events, and remains open throughout the summer and winter seasons, where Totem Lodge will shut down for winter.
Wiley Point Lodge
This beautiful off-the-grid location, is Canada’s best kept secret and boasts 125 customer beds and 30 staff members.
Wiley features a large 125-person dining room, massive lake front patio, 2 bars, games rooms, over 50 boats, and is spread across 10 acres of well-kept forest land.
This ‘boat-accessible’ remote location is located just a short 40-minute boat ride from Totem and Yellowbird Lodge and runs on 24/7 generator power, and is a world-class fishing destination that caters to upper scale American Clientele. This location is 100% American Plan (all-inclusive) and is open to the public which sees anywhere from 30-150 ‘off-lake’ (walk-ins) visitors daily!
How to Apply:
Please research us online at https://totemresorts.com/work-with-us, be sure to view our YouTube Channel, and see our Facebook & Instagram Pages for all three individual resorts.
Benefits:
- Enjoy shared lakefront accommodations and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included
- Access to all resort amenities (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc)
- Air-conditioned living spaces, Satellite TV, Laundry facilities
- 25% Employee store discounts
- 10% Off all food purchased at the resorts’ restaurants, and the chance to live at a world-class fishing destination.
AI Disclosure:
We value the human touch. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is NOT used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Every application is reviewed by our management team.