Fishing Guide

Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

Open Competition

Contract

Larry's Gulch Lodge

Who we are

We invite you to join the Larry's Gulch team! We work in one of the most beautiful places that New Brunswick has to offer while providing meaningful and challenging work. Imagine being able to experience the beauty of the world-class Restigouche River every day!

What you will do

As a member of the Larry's Gulch team, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting clients in hooking a salmon
• Assisting clients with their fishing equipment and offering advice on fly-fishing techniques
• Transporting clients by canoe to the pools in a safe manner (motor and pole)
• Providing an enriching experience to clients in both official languages
• Cleaning canoes and shoreline regularly
• Keeping the guide camp and fishing equipment clean and tidy
• Performing general maintenance at the Lodge
• Performing other related duties as required

Work Environment

• Hours of work are 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day, with a break from Friday at 1:00 p.m. until Saturday at 5:00 p.m.

Who you are

We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a fly-fishing guide
• Experience operating a motorized canoe in a river setting
• Possession of a valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certificate
• NB Professional Guide License 1
• NB Pleasure Craft Operator License
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
• Spoken competence in English and French is required

Note: Guides must provide the canoe (minimum 26 feet), motor, life jackets, seats, oars and safety equipment as required by Transport Canada regulations
Wage

$2,403.00 bi-weekly, based on a 60-hour work week

Canoe rental fee: $1,600.00 per month

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail at the following address indicating competition number R18-2024/2025-059. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Human Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115

This competition will remain open until the positions are filled

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required prior to appointment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups.

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