Canoe Outfitter and Lodge Job Listings

Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN

Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins has 1 position yet to fill from early May through September. If you like the outdoors and want to spend a summer working on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in NE MN, this is for you! Your free time can be spent in a canoe fishing, paddling, camping, hiking and enjoying the Northwoods canoe country. We have on site housing available and you will walk to work. Our staffers work 40 hours/week and occasionally will work overtime. Our canoes and camping equipment are available to you free of charge on your time off.

Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins are located on Seagull Lake on the end of the Gunflint Trail in NE MN. Our business is sending paddlers into the Boundary Waters of MN and Quetico Park of Ontario via Saganaga Lake one mile to the north. We also have rental cabins on Seagull and Saganaga Lakes.

Please visit our employment page at https://www.seagulloutfitters.com/employment/ for more information or give us a call at 218-388-2216.

LaTourell's Moose Lake Outfitters, Ely, MN

La Tourell's Resort and Outfitters in Ely, MN is now hiring staff for resort and outfitting positions. We’re looking for energetic and detail oriented individuals who are prepared to work hard to provide the level of customer service our guests have come to expect while enjoying the beautiful setting here on the shores of Moose Lake northeast of Ely.
Please contact us at the information below if you're interested in joining our team and we’ll be glad to supply you with an employment application.

La Tourell's Resort & Outfitters
PO Box 239
Ely, MN 55731
218-365-4531
info@fishbwca.com
www.latourells.com

Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitters, Grand Marais, MN

Now Hiring for Summer 2019!

Summer Staff 2019 - Outfitting & Housekeeping Staff

Life on the edge of the BWCA can be a wonderful experience. If you would enjoy a summer of hard work in a unique community with the benefits of living in the Northwoods, request an employment application from info@tuscaroracanoe.com or call 218-388-2221.

Please find a full job description here - http://www.tuscaroracanoe.com/employment/

Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co., Ely, MN

Seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our outfitting staff. Experience in the Boundary Waters is desirable, but not a requirement. The ideal candidate is eager to share their passion for the outdoors and help provide our campers with the best wilderness experience possible.

If you are interested in spending a summer in Ely, working in a fun and rewarding environment, please email info@cliffwolds.com or call (218) 365-3267 for more information.

Cliff Wold’s Outfitting Co.
1731 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
www.cliffwolds.com

Sawtooth Outfitters, Tofte, MN

Sawtooth Outfitters is looking to fill a full time year-round position.

Job responsibilities would include: Working with a retail/rental point of sale system; checking-in/barcoding/stocking inventory; taking/processing reservations; helping to clean/maintain/organize rental equipment. Previous retail or rental experience working with a POS system and local knowledge of the area as well as the BWCAW will factor into applicant considerations. Solid computer skills and physical ability to help load rental canoes/kayaks is required.
Benefits would include: Competitive starting wage; employee discounts; commitment and performance based wage increases , health and pension; flex hours; use of rental equipment.

Please call Jeff or Sarah at: 218-663-7643
Send Resume to: info@sawtoorhoutfitters.com

Moose Track Adventures Outfitter & Guide Service, Ely, MN

Moose Track Adventures is seeking a qualified individual to guide overnight canoe and day trips in the BWCAW. Please call for additional information and details.
www.moosetrackadventures.com

Spirit of the Wilderness, Ely, MN

Now hiring for 2019 staff positions (full and part-time) for our Ely-based outfitting and outdoor store. Email us at info@elycanoetrips.com or call 218-365-3149 to request an application. Positions start as early as mid-April - October. Visit www.elycanoetrips.com for information about our business.

Job duties are varied...something new each day. On the job training provided. Salary based on experience. Duties include providing excellent customer service, outfit packing, loading canoes, towboat and ground transportation to/from entry points, bait & tackle sales, retail sales, and more. This is a fun place to work!

Contact us today! Interviews are being scheduled now.

River Point Outfitting Co., Ely, MN

River Point Outfitting Co.
River Point Resort
www.elyoutfitters.com
www.riverpointresort.com

Contact:
info@elyoutfitters.com

1.800-456-5580
1.218.365.6625

Now hiring employees in various positions for the upcoming resorting and Boundary Waters canoeing season in Ely, MN.

Positions:
Resort Maintenance/Marina Service Staff

Canoe Outfitting Staff

Housekeeping and Wildwood Lodge Retail Sales and Guest Services Staff

Office/Web and Social Media Staff

Gardening and Lawn Care Staff

Please Note: Tasks in various positions often overlap with cross training occurring to create full time positions. Tell us about your skills and expertise and share them with other staff and guests at an amazing lakefront wilderness peninsula. Performing tasks in various positions taps into your skill set and offers you variety in your daily work.

Spend your late spring, summer, and early fall at River Point, located just 10 minutes from downtown Ely, on the South Kawishiwi River and Birch Lake with direct water access to the BWCA via entry point #32, South Kawishiwi River.

Staff enjoys various employee perks, such as discounts on all retail clothing and souvenirs, free use of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, paddle boats, and 16'boats with 15 hp motors. Hike River Point's own private hiking trail swim at the two beaches, and hang out on the floating rafts on your time off.

Plus, "end-of-the-road", Ely, the gateway to the Boundary Waters, is a funky, quaint town at the wilderness edge with many cool shops and eateries, coffee shops, a new library, a great Fitness Center, several hiking trails, summer and fall festivals, including the Blueberry Arts Festival in July, the Harvest Moon Festival in September, and the Ely Marathon providing loads of fun things to do and to attend.

Owners, Jane and Steve Koschak, were born and raised in Ely, and along with son, James, will offer much training and help to make your employment experience rewarding, educational, and enjoyable.

Please refer to:

http://www.elyoutfitters.com/employment.htm

A complete description and details for all positions offered is on the page indicated above. If interested, please fill out the Employment Application Form, found within the Employment page, and submit the other requested items. Upon receipt, you will be contacted further.

An opportunity to spend time in the beauty of Arrowhead region of northern Minnesota directly adjacent to the Boundary Waters can be life-changing. Feel free to contact us for information from past employees who loved their experience working at River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. Check out our Facebook page, too:

https://www.facebook.com/riverpointresort
1-800-456-5580

Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters and Cabins, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, Mn

Hungry Jack Outfitters is looking for new staff members for summer of 2019! Live and work at the edge of the wilderness.

The positions offer a variety of responsibilities and customer contact. Excellent compensation, hours and on site housing. Being a team player and the ability to work independently are both important. Knowledge of the BWCA and paddling are helpful but a good work ethic, a clean driving record and a desire to live near wild places are more important. Email info@hjo.com or call 218-388-2275 to get more information and an application.

Ely Outfitting Company, Ely, MN

Growing Canoe Trip Outfitter and Guide Service Seeks:
 
Outfitting Shop Manager

Required skills include:
- Knowledge of BWCAW routes and canoeing and camping skills
- Passion for sharing the BWCAW with guests of all backgrounds and abilities
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
- Commitment to world-class customer service
 
May through Sept. employment dates preferred, but may be flexible. Complete job description and convenient online job application at www.ElyOutfittingCompany.com/jobs.

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, Tofte, MN

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters is a fun and rewarding place to work. Contact us if you are interested in more details or have any questions. Application Deadline February 1st.

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters , Gunflint Trail / Grand Marais, MN

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters is looking for 8-10 individuals who will be a part of the Voyageur Crew for the summer of 2019. We are adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. Our Crew must appreciate and enjoy the natural surroundings and should enjoy the recreational opportunities it provides. If you can see yourself paddling a canoe, hiking a trail or camping out beneath the stars on your days off then Voyageur is the place for you. Our Crew is able to use our canoes and camping equipment at no charge during their employment. We try to arrange your schedule so you are done by 4pm on the day before your day off and so you don’t start until 11am the day after, allowing you to spend two nights camping out in the BWCA. This lets you to take full advantage of the one day off you receive each week. In addition to the love of wilderness our Crew members must love to make other people happy. We are part of our guests’ vacation and we want them to have a wonderful experience. In order to do that we need the help of hard-working, happy-go-lucky and enthusiastic crew members. We take pride in offering a one of a kind outfitting experience and we along with our crew must be willing to go the extra mile whether it means starting the day early, working through lunch or staying long after closing hours.

We ask our Crew members to commit to a minimum of a ten week contract period and prefer a twelve week contract. We get ready for the season in April and as year round residents of the Gunflint Trail we are open until people quit paddling. We like to have our Crew here during the busier months of the summer beginning at the end of May and into the first week of September. We do hire a few people to work earlier and to stay later in the season.

Our Crew members perform a number of different jobs throughout the season based upon their abilities and interests. Everyone participates in the cleaning of bunks, cabins and outfitting gear. Most are trained in the store and office to assist on the cash register and help guests. Some Crew will transport guests via towboat or vehicles, others will work lakefront and may even pack food or equipment. There are a variety of other jobs and tasks including but not limited to yard work, waitress, recycling, meals and more. Bored is not something we hear from our Crew members.

If you would like to talk to past employees of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters then we can provide you with their information so you can learn more about life at Voyageur. An application is available online at https://voyageuroutfitters.com/voyageur-crew/ and you can email it to us at vco@voyageurcanoeoutfittters.com or mail it to us at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters, 189 Sag Lake Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604. Feel free to call us with any questions you may have 218-388-2224.

We hope to hear from you for this upcoming season!

Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins, Ely, MN

OUTFITTING/RESORT ASSISTANT
(seasonal)

Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins is hiring an Outfitting and Resort Assistant for the 2019 season. An amazing opportunity awaits you! Packsack employees have the pleasure of enjoying their work on the edge of The Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This serves as a great opportunity to learn many valuable life lessons and share your passions for the outdoors and hard work.
Job Description: As an Outfitting/Resort Assistant you will be responsible for:
• Maintaining a constant level of uncompromising customer service to all Packsack clients.
• Driving campers to and from their entry points.
• Helping with portaging boats and motors over the wheel portages.
• Operating boats and motors for deliveries.
• Food Packaging.
• Cleaning (cabins, bunkhouse, boats and motors, canoes).
• Landscaping (mowing, weed whipping, beach cleaning).
Job Requirements: As an Outfitting/Resort Assistant you will be required to:
• Have a positive attitude and be helpful to all customers.
• Be detail orientated without constant direction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid Driver’s License (with clean record).
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs on a consistent basis.
Additional Considerations:
• Applicants should have but are not required to have general knowledge of the Boundary Waters and the Ely area.
• Job will be available from Late May until mid-August.
• Applications should have but are not required to have general knowledge of how to use an outboard motor and small engines.
• Packsack may offer free lodging for qualified applicants.