Caretaker Couple Required to Manage Private Island - Campbell River, BC

Seeking a Resident Caretaker Couple for a private island in British Columbia’s Discovery Islands located in the Strait of Georgia. The islands are a family owned residence accessible year-round by boat or floatplane. The Caretaker Couple will manage the island operations in full accordance with the terms of a Conservation Covenant, which governs all activities on the islands.

This position is full-time and live-in. A beautiful Caretaker’s cottage is provided on the island. For the right Couple, this position provides a tiny slice of paradise.

The Caretaker Couple should:

• Enjoy living in remote conditions

• Enjoy working together and have experience doing so

• Be motivated to learn as well as provide guidance to others

• Have no other employment commitments

• Have an ability to communicate effectively, constructively and timely

• Provide the highest level of service to everyone regardless of their status or background

• Be responsive to issues, problems, and people in a prompt and appropriate manner

• Be motivated self-starters who use their time efficiently and with discretion

• Strong ability to prioritize and work independently

• Know when to ask for assistance from appropriate individuals

• Behave in a professional, collaborative, and supportive manner regardless of personal beliefs

• Always act as goodwill ambassadors within the local community

Responsibilities Include:

• Administration and reporting

• Equipment and tool management and maintenance. Includes but not limited to boats, land vehicles, construction/landscaping equipment, tractors, golf carts, generators, solar power equipment, tools related to carpentry, electrical, etc.

• Garden and grounds care

• Cleaning and maintenance of building interiors including the primary residence which is a 10,000 square foot lodge

• Laundry

• Management of seasonal staff

• Vendor management

• Island security and surveillance

• Preventive maintenance that includes close observation of the property, buildings, garden, equipment, water system, etc. 

• Identifying repair and upgrade projects

• Planting, gardening and harvesting

• Greenhouse management

• Sawmill management to include cutting of firewood

• Liaising with tree-faller to remove danger trees

• Canning, pickling, jams

• Provisioning the island with food, toiletries and cleaning products

• Seasonal deep cleaning projects

• Keeping exterior pathways clean and free of debris

• Management and testing of water system

• Management of septic systems

• Maintenance of irrigation systems

• Maintenance, cleaning of outdoor furniture 

• Thorough organization of all equipment storage sheds

• Provide security and surveillance as needed

• Assistance with entertainment from time to time

• Budget management and reporting

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to coordinate, manage and work with seasonal staff, contractors and independent workers

• Excellent communication, organizational and critical thinking skills in executing decisions that impact island functions

• Resourceful with an ability to multi-task with interest in learning how to manage a range of island, machinery, resources and amenities

• Ability to monitor and maintain complex, off-grid equipment including power, septic, fuel and electrical systems

• Willingness to take ownership of management and maintenance of a large and complicated property

• Experience operating power boats in a range of ocean conditions

• Ability to manage range of household functions that include guest management, cleaning and cooking

• Proficiency with technology including computers, cell phones, Wifi, Internet research, record keeping, completing and filing ongoing reports

• Ability to perform physical work in an outdoor environment with experience in landscaping and garden management

• Carpentry skills

• Generally handy when it comes to mechanical systems and equipment

• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds

• A background working as an ECO-Lodge couple is an asset

• Must have valid Drivers License with a clean driver’s abstract

• Must have valid BC Boaters License

• Must currently hold status to legally work in Canada

• Be prepared to sign a confidentiality agreement 

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Other: This is a non-smoking family

Other: Only those who currently hold status permitting them to legally work in Canada shall be considered for the position