Boat Captain

We will train you!
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What will you do in this job?

Boat Captains for Muskoka Cruises demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent communication skills to ensure that a high level of customer service is given to each guest.

• Operate tour boats with the safety of all passengers as the primary focus, per Transport Canada regulations (Master Limited <60 tonnes)
• Assist guests with any needs while on tour, including assistance on/off the boat, answering questions, and talking to passengers
• Interact closely with our fleet maintenance team regarding mechanical issues and the effective operation of the tour boats
• Follow Muskoka Cruises Policies with respect to passenger tracking, maintenance logs, client services, etc.

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $30-$35/hr

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What perks can you expect?

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team
• Work on the water in a magical, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to boat tours for you and your family
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Paid on-the-job training

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What skills and experience do you need for this job?

• Passionate and energetic individual who enjoys engaging with guests
• Strong desire to create long-lasting positive memories for guests
• Relaxed, flexible, and able to handle a few curve balls
• Committed to a Safety-First approach
• Committed to our highest quality cleaning standards
• Work ethic and commitment to the team and guest experience
• Internally motivated with a consistently high level of energy
• Enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Be prepared for all weather conditions (snow, rain, wind, hail)
• Must meet our company's grooming and appearance standards
• High attention to detail and good communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively manage your time
• Public speaking skills
• To be certified by Transport Canada you must be 18 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Mechanically inclined
• Marine First Aid required (course will be scheduled during training)
• All employees must consent to a criminal record check

This fun summer job starts in April and runs until October 31, 2025!

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What will your work environment be like?

• Sunny. You will get to enjoy the beauty of being on the water every day.
• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring locations. You’ll see fantastic scenery. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required.

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Elevate Your Resume:

A position as a Captain at Muskoka Cruises will be a prestigious addition to your resume. It will showcase your leadership experience and team-building skills to prospective employers.

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This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue, or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and the company as a whole.

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To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Muskoka Cruises will make any reasonable accommodations to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Muskoka, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

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Muskoka Cruises is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities, where possible.  If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise us as soon as possible.

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Please send your resume and phone number to careers@muskokacruises.com to apply.