Employment Opportunities

From June 1st through September 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 12-18 guests, with 5-8 staff members and the ranch family of four, so the staff to guest ratio enables a very personal, first-class vacation experience.


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 fair remuneration in accordance with industry standards. Contract rates increase in line with the level of growth and performance.
  • We tailor contract descriptions to fit the personalities and abilities of each individual.
  • We recognize the efforts and successes of our top performing, returning staff with incentives.
  • 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 contracts with varying 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 people with their own laptop computers.
  • Taxi service is available with advance notice at the ranch for people 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 invite you back for ensuing seasons - and we’ll assist in your 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 people 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 you may have what we are looking for. Successful candidates have an affinity for working with a discerning clientele, children and animals, and they have a desire to embrace the concept of sustainability in a wilderness setting.

If you would like to be a part of this team, we invite you to submit an application. Most of the positions below are offered on a contract basis, owing to the seasonal nature of the business.

Job Positions at the Ranch

  • Trail Guide
  • Ranch Hand
  • Housekeeper
  • Server/Host
  • Ranch Chef
  • Children’s Counselor
Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume to info@siwashlakeranch.com.

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