Siwash Lake Ranch is an exclusive, luxury guest ranch located near 70 Mile House in a semi-remote wilderness area of the South Cariboo region in British Columbia. It's surrounded by 80,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness; pristine forests are interspersed with secluded backcountry lakes, rivers and natural meadows - prime habitat for all kinds of wild flora and fauna. Siwash has been ranked one of the best 10 luxury dude ranches in North America (Forbes Traveler, May 2007), and is rated four and a half stars by Canada Select.

From May 1st through October each year, we welcome a select number of clients from all over the world and entrust our top-notch team to deliver a unique, up-scale vacation to these special guests. The Siwash product features spectacular, nature-based adventure with the main wilderness activities being horseback riding; fishing; hiking; mountain biking; and canoeing. The maximum capacity of the lodge is 12 guests, with 5-8 staff members, so the staff to guest ratio enables a very personal, first-class vacation experience.

Our Mission Statement
“It is our mission to share the Siwash experience with sophisticated travelers from around the world by offering a unique, all-inclusive ranch vacation that features nature-based adventure, luxury accommodation, fine cuisine, and first-class service… a soul-pleasing blend of the rustic and the refined, all delivered in style with a smile. In the process, we shall continue developing a ranch that’s in complete harmony with the surrounding wilderness and we shall promote stewardship of the land, freedom of spirit, personal growth, and an appreciation for the finer things in life.”

A Team worth Joining
We’ll help you to grow as a person and learn valuable lifelong lessons while working at Siwash Lake, but there are many other benefits of working at the ranch:

• We offer competitive wages. Staff wages increase in line with the level of growth and job performance.

• Working in a 4.5 star operation means that gratuities can be substantial.

• We tailor job descriptions that fit the personalities and abilities of each employee.

• We recognize the efforts and successes of our staff with bonuses.

• You can horseback ride and enjoy all our other wonderful wilderness activities during your leisure time at the ranch. You’ll experience a healthy and active lifestyle.

• We offer discounted trips for your families and friends.

• We provide you with training and the opportunities to learn new skills, to multi-task and to advance.

• We offer a variety of work schedules.

• We provide onsite accommodation and meals. The food is wonderful! You will enjoy eating the same fine cuisine that we serve to our guests.

• Wireless Internet service is available in the staff lounge for employees with their own laptop computers.

• Taxi service is available with advance notice at the ranch for employees without vehicles who wish to go to town on their days off.

• There are substantial cost-of-living advantages. There are no constant expenses such as utilities and there is no outside entertainment or shops to spend your money on. In most cases, you’ll save what you earn.

• There are plenty of opportunities to make valuable contacts – to make friends and meet guests from around the world and you will be surrounded by quality people.

• It’s our goal to hire you for the long term, and we’ll do our best to provide you with year round employment - or we’ll assist in your job placement elsewhere for the winter months.

Our Hiring Criteria
The ranch has gained a reputation for hiring some of the finest staff anywhere; we are committed to attracting world-class talent. People who have worked at Siwash Lake Ranch say they have never worked harder, but feel the rewards are well worth it. We and our staff thrive on wilderness living and are passionate about creating a first-class experience for our guests.

We are looking for self-motivated, goal oriented individuals to join our team and experience the best that BC has to offer. With the nature of our business, we require employees who can take initiative, are flexible and can multi-task. We carefully examine references and choose only those who demonstrate integrity, a willingness to learn, and an ability to work well with others. Our staff members are self-reliant, independent and capable. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and will be ready for a challenge.

Please consider carefully before applying. You will be required to re-locate to a unique setting at the ranch where staff work, live and socialize together in a remote communal environment. It takes a certain type of individual and strength of character to be happy here. This is seasonal work and by nature it can be very intense. It’s definitely not for everyone.

However, if you can commit and contribute to the lifestyle, foster the success of the business, and have a clear goal, purpose and motivation for working at our ranch, then we invite you to submit an application.

Available Job Positions at the Ranch

• Trail Guide
• Ranch Hand
• Guest Services Attendant
• Housekeeper
• Server/Host
• Ranch Chef
• Children’s Counselor

For detailed job descriptions, please email info@siwashlakeranch.com. Interested applicants please send cover letter and resume with two references.

Who Can Apply
We welcome job inquiries from all whom have an interest in the adventure tourism realm, including:

• Young people starting out in the work force
• High school and college/university students
• Co-op programs
• Individuals looking for employment after an extended break
• Trades people looking to diversify
• Professionals looking for a career change
• Retired individuals looking to pursue a lifelong interest
• Foreign workers with a valid work permit, enrolled in an exchange program, or with a working holiday visa