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Guide and Staff Job Opportunities at Algonquin Park Access #1 with Voyageur Quest
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What it’s like to work at Voyageur Quest
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Available JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Winter Season 2026/27 and Spring, Summer and Fall 2027
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Job description
2026/27
Position: Algonquin Winter Wilderness Guide
Terms: Per diem wage plus tips, shared accommodation
Employer: Voyageur Quest
Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities – the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottages, Islands, and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner at Access Pt #1. Our head office, reservations, and logistics are centered in our Toronto office.
ALGONQUIN WINTER WILDERNESS GUIDES
Voyageur Quest is looking for Algonquin Winter Guides as Log Cabin guides, naturalists, and outdoor educational leaders to work winter lodge-based interpretative programs at the Algonquin Log Cabin and Algonquin Cottage Outpost. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture in front of an adult commercial, outdoor education, and family market. Strong interpretative and program skills are essential.
Applicants should have the following certifications, skills, and experience:
- Ability to Snowshoe
- Ability to Backcountry ski
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or equivalent
- Strong Nature and Wildlife interpretation
- Ice Safety knowledge ideally certification
- Strong guiding and leadership experience in a wilderness environment
- Commercial hospitality experience (with serving meals, kitchen help, lodge welcomes) and a strong desire to optimize customer satisfaction
- Love being outdoors in the winter
- Clear and satisfactory criminal record check
- A driver’s license and a car is an asset to get you to and from the Algonquin Log Cabin and for your days off.
- Though we love them, we are unable to allow pets as accommodation is shared and both customers and staff experience allergies and so on.
Contracts Available: early December to approx 3rd week in March
Training: Typically first week in December and still to be confirmed weather dependent.
Salary: $180-250 per day (as per ESA, commensurate with certifications, experience and leadership) plus guests tip to staff directly.
Other: Shared accommodation available. Staff overnight at staff accommodation while scheduled guiding a trip and typically return to their homes when they have several days off.
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé and cover letter (with the subject line of email marked JOBS -WINTER GUIDES ) to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
2026 ALGONQUIN PARK WILDERNESS GUIDE
Position: Algonquin Park Canoe Trip, Log Cabin, and Hiking Guide
Contracts available from: August to October
Contracts available from: August to October
Type: Full-time, Part-time or occasional, seasonal contracts
Terms: Per diem wage plus tips, Lakeside accommodation, and more (see below)
Wilderness Guide – Algonquin Park
Experience Algonquin Park from late summer through the spectacular fall season.
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company specializing in Algonquin Park. Our facilities — the Algonquin Log Cabin, Algonquin Cottages and Islands, and Voyageur Quest Outfitting — are located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner at Access Point #1. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office.
Voyageur Quest is hiring Algonquin Wilderness Guides and Support Guides to join our team for the late summer and fall 2026 season.
Are you a skilled and passionate outdoor enthusiast with a love of being active, the wilderness and people?
Fall is one of the most spectacular times to guide in Algonquin Park, with brilliant fall colours, quieter lakes, changing landscapes and exceptional opportunities for wildlife and nature interpretation.
In addition to having an exceptional canoe-tripping background, applicants should have strong leadership and interpretive skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture with adult commercial and family clientele. Our guides love teaching guests about the wonders of Algonquin Park. They understand the importance of creating natural connections — to nature, to people and to the rhythms of Algonquin Park.
Warmth and hospitality skills are essential. If you are an experienced wilderness guide who enjoys sharing your knowledge, engaging with guests and leading outdoor adventures, we want to hear from you!
Your Role
As a Guide, you’ll work as part of a guiding team to help deliver safe, engaging and memorable wilderness experiences for our guests.
Wilderness Guides take a lead role in trip leadership, guest engagement, interpretation, safety and day-to-day programming.
Support Guides work alongside the lead guide to support guests, trip logistics, equipment, food preparation, camp activities and programming. This is an opportunity to build commercial guiding experience while gaining exposure to a range of Voyageur Quest programs and operations.
PREPARE
- Pack in/out: gear up with food, equipment and logistics for each trip.
LEAD
- Canoe Adventures: Deliver high-quality commercial guiding, educational content and hospitality — welcoming guests, providing skill instruction, maintaining safety standards, canoe tripping, camping, navigation, food preparation and presentation on trail, nature and wildlife interpretation, shelter building, stargazing and sharing knowledge about Algonquin Park.
- Lead or support 3–5 day cabin-based interpretive, adventurous and fun programs for a wide range of clientele, involving canoeing, hiking and other outdoor activities.
INSPIRE GUESTS
- Share your love and knowledge of Algonquin Park, canoeing, hiking and the natural environment.
ENSURE SAFETY
- Maintain high safety standards and ensure all risk management protocols are followed.
COMMUNICATE
- Ensure guest details, programming and timing are optimized.
- Complete trip reporting and capture group feedback and memories.
- Communicate effectively with lead guides and the wider Voyageur Quest team.
What You’ll Need to ApplyCERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
- Minimum: WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid, 40 hours), Bronze Cross OR Whitewater/Swiftwater Rescue Technician (WRT/SRT).
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in all elements of canoe tripping, including navigation, paddling (solo and tandem/style), portaging, safety and rescue.
- Assets: Wilderness First Responder (80 hours), National Lifeguard, ORCKA CT3 or Paddle Canada equivalent.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s/College degree or in progress.
EXPERIENCE
- Strong canoe-tripping background, preferably in a commercial setting.
- Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in an outdoor leadership, camping and/or educational role.
- Experience working with adult commercial, family, youth and/or teenage clientele.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Capable of being ‘on’ for long days while on trip.
- Able to carry objects, including canoes and gear, weighing up to 35 kg.
- Able to canoe and/or hike for 4–7 hours per day while maintaining positive group dynamics.
- Energy to wake early and stay up with guests, including cooking meals and delivering and supervising at-camp activities.
- Able to complete portages of 500 m–2 km.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with participants and coworkers.
- Passionate about sharing and inspiring diverse groups of people in the outdoors.
- Reliable and proactive work habits, with a growth mindset and willingness to accept feedback and continue developing.
- Strong work ethic, resilience and ability to adapt to change.
- Well-developed organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team.
- Capacity to maintain self-motivation, direction and self-care.
LICENCES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Legally able to work in Canada.
- Clear vulnerable sector police check.
- Valid Ontario G-class driver’s licence or equivalent is an asset for days off.
- Ability to drive a vehicle with a trailer attached is an asset.
- Outdoors Card, fishing permit, Pleasure Craft Operator Card and Food Handler certification are assets.
All Wilderness Guides Must Have
- Personal paddle.
- PFD.
- Personal tent suitable for wilderness tripping.
- Comprehensive wilderness first aid kit.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Our guides receive hands-on training, shadowing and mentorship while gaining familiarity with Voyageur Quest’s programs, systems, equipment, guest service, safety and day-to-day operations across the different trip types.
Pets
Though we love them, we are unable to accommodate pets. Staff accommodation is shared, and both guests and staff may experience allergies.
Late Summer & Fall 2026 Contracts
Contracts are available from mid-August through mid-October 2026.
We are hiring for:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Occasional / as-needed
Compensation & Benefits
- $190–$250/day, commensurate with certifications and experience, in accordance with applicable employment standards, plus tips.
- Accommodation: Lakeside shared staff cabin accommodation is available between trips or for staff who commute.
- Discounts: Staff and family discounts on accommodations, trips and merchandise.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a résumé AND cover letter to Eva.
Please tell us about your wilderness guiding experience, canoe-tripping background and why you would enjoy guiding guests in Algonquin Park.
We thank you in advance for your interest and applications. Unfortunately, we are only able to personally respond to candidates selected for interviews.CA
2026 Spring, Summer and Fall Season
Full-time, Part-time, and Occasional Contracts available
Voyageur Quest is looking for canoe guides to work 3 and 5-day canoe trips at the north west corner of Algonquin Park for our 2026 spring/summer and/or fall season. In addition to having an exceptional canoeing tripping background, applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture in front of an adult commercial and family market. Solid interpretative and program skills are essential. Our guides love to teach our guests about the wonders of Algonquin Park. Warmth and hospitality skills are essential.
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder (80 hrs)
- Swimming Certification – Bronze Cross/NL or Swift Water
- ORCKA Canoe Tripping 3 an asset or equivalent
- Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment
- Exceptionally strong canoe tripping background preferably in a commercial setting
- Clear and satisfactory criminal record background check
- Driver’s license strongly preferred
Canoe Guides should have a personal
- paddle, PFD, and tent for tripping
- comprehensive wilderness first aid kit
Salary: From $180 to $250 per day (as per ESA and commensurate with certifications and experience) PLUS tips
Perks: Lakeside shared cabin accommodation available which you are welcome to stay between trips or commute, staff and extended family discounts, training.
Interested candidates should fax or e-mail a résumé ASAP with cover letter to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Occasional Contracts
2026 Spring/Summer/Fall ALGONQUIN LOG CABIN ADVENTURE GUIDE
Voyageur Quest is looking for guides/naturalists to work 3 and 5-day lodge-based interpretative programs at the Algonquin Log Cabin and Algonquin Cottage Outpost. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture in front of an adult commercial and family market. Good interpretative and program skills are essential.
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- Current Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder (80 hrs)
- Current Bronze Cross, NLS or Swift Water Rescue swimming certification
- Canoe instruction experience
- Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment
- Driver’s license required
- Clear criminal record check
- A car is an asset to get you to and from the Algonquin Log Cabin and for your days off.
Contracts from: early/mid-May to mid-October or to the first week in September
Training dates: early May
Salary: from $180-$250/day commensurate with experience plus tips (direct to staff from guests)
Perks: Seasonal shared lakeside accommodation available, training opportunities, fun all staff weekly dinners, sauna!
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé and cover letter ASAP with cover letter to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
2026 Spring/Summer/Fall General Operation and Canoe Trip Support guide
Voyageur Quest and the Algonquin Log Cabin are looking for outdoor staff to help support our Algonquin canoe and lodge operation. The “support” position helps the guides, the outfitter, the chef and the overall operation fill various gaps on Lodge based wilderness trips or special events including meet and greet customers, canoe lesson, assist in the preparation of meals, dishes, lodge cleaning, assist in outdoor excursions, canoe trailer loading, town run and driving truck with canoe trailer. The position does not require certification but preference is given to candidates with wilderness first aid, driver’s license and canoe instruction experience. The position requires warmth, pride in solid hospitality skills and an enthusiastic attitude to pitch in and help wherever necessary! This is an ideal position for candidates who are looking to begin a career in the adventure travel industry.
- Teaching canoeing, assist with bonfire dinners and sunrise paddles
- Driving truck with canoe trailer, loading canoes
- Assisting in food preparation and dishes
- Helping with lodge to standard
- Town runs
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- Wilderness first aid
- Bronze Cross
- Driver’s license required
Contracts available from:
- Early/Mid May to first week in Sept or beginning of October.
Salary: $180-$210 /day commensurate with experience
Accommodation: Seasonal shared lakeside accommodation available
Other: Training opportunities available, staff and extended family discounts and staff weekly dinners, and a floating sauna!
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
ALGONQUIN WILDERNESS FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR AND COOK 2026
Position: Algonquin Park Food Service Coordinator and Cook
Type: seasonal or year round contract available – Spring, Summer, Fall 2026, and Winter 2026/27
Accommodation: Lakeside Cabin accommodation (shared) Employer: Voyageur Quest and Voyageur Outfitting
Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities — the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost, Algonquin Island Retreat and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office. For more information – please visit https://voyageurquest.com
Algonquin Wilderness Food Service Coordinator and Cook
The Voyageur Quest Algonquin Wilderness Food Service Coordinator and Cook supports the needs of the Algonquin Log Cabin (serving groups of 4 to 18), the Broken Paddle Patio (serving small groups for breakfast or bbq dinners), Canoe trips and Special Events. The Food service coordinator and cook is responsible for cooking, preparing and serving meals to VQ visitors while ensuring Food Safety standards and kitchen policies are followed. The Food Service Coordinator cooks, plans for dietary restrictions, problem solves menu issues, sets up the online orders, may shop or pick up orders, and ensures the maintenance of the kitchens.
The VQ Algonquin Wilderness Food Service Coordinator and Cook’s responsibilities include:inventory, ordering, planning, shopping, preparing healthy and tasty meals in an open “off the grid” kitchen ensuring food safety practices.
Applicants should have: excellent organization skills, ability to work in a small team and a background/understanding of food, menu, cooking and baking, a special appreciation for Algonquin Park and our wilderness “off the grid” environment and a love of connecting with people.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Cooking/serving food for visitors to the site. Includes preparing special needs diets for allergies and food restrictions. Ensuring special diet requests and needs are met at each meal is a must.
- Has a strong understanding of nutrition and cooking recipes including special diets.
- Ensures the kitchen is running smoothly. Establishes a positive relationship with Wilderness Guides and other coordinators. Anticipates and deals proactively with problems.
- Oversees the implementation of food practices relevant to the dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Prepares meals and ensures best practice cleaning practices.
- Fosters a positive and nurturing environment between kitchen and program wilderness guiding staff.
- Interacting and communicating with visitors – an emphasis on relationship building and positive communication with visitors is key.
- Implements safety procedures in the kitchen.
- Preventative and ongoing kitchen maintenance and cleaning
Qualifications:
- Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
- College Diploma or University degree
- A minimum of two (2) years of considerable position related experience required.
- Considerable experience preparing special diets is a strong asset. Special diets include but are not limited to: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and allergies etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, good problem solving skills, and the ability to work within a small team.
- Must have email and telephone to communicate with the office.
- Drivers license and Car to get to and from work – days off.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Red Seal cook or other cook certification (college or other) an asset.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening)
Contract from:
Spring – Fall 2026
Compensation: $21-$25/hour* commensurate with experience
*customers tip direct to staff
Accommodation: Lakeside shared or private cabin accommodation while working. On your days off you are welcome to stay or commute.
Other: staff and extended family discounts.
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva at: info@voyageurquest.com
2026 Spring, Summer, and Fall Season
Full time, Part-time and Occasional Contracts Available
Position: General Operations Support Crew
Dates: May – end August or mid October
Organization: Voyageur Quest
Location: Algonquin Park (Access pt #1, Algonquin Park, East of South River, Ontario with on-site accommodations if desired)
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities – the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottages and Outpost, Islands, and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner at Access Pt #1. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office.
Outfitter Crew
As Outfitter Crew you will be responsible for assisting customers in checking into their cottages, setting up their canoe and gear rentals at our outfitter and offering general operations support.
Responsibilities will include:
- Client-facing payment and booking processing for canoe and gear rentals and store purchases
- Cottage and Cabin check-ins
- Phone, email and in-person inquiries and reservations
- Ongoing communications with office and guides
- Store and site upkeep
- Broken Paddle Patio occasional breakfasts and dinners
- General support on site, pack out, guiding at the various properties and specail events
- experience with canoe and gear repair an asset
Applicants should have the following:
- A love for the outdoors
- Enthusiasm for providing exceptional customer service
- Ability to follow daily task lists effectively
- Effective time management
- Ability to lift and load canoes
- Ability to prepare coffee for the store and occasionally set up a breakfast and bbq dinner
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Canoe tripping experience is an asset
- G driver license
- working knowledge of gmail and ability to learn database entry
- Multitasking skills
Available: May-End August or mid October, 2026
Compensation: approx $180 -210 per day (commensurate with experience)
Other: Includes shared lakeside seasonal accommodation and cooking facilities if desired, staff and extended family discounts, weekly staff dinners, training.
Interested candidates should fax or e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva at : info@voyageurquest.com
2026 Spring Summer
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities, the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost, Algonquin Cottages, Islands, and our Voyageur Outfitter, are all located at Algonquin Park Access point #1 – a 25-minute drive east of South River. For more information on Voyageur Quest – please visit www.voyageurquest.com
ADVENTURE TOUR COORDINATOR
This full-time position is a great opportunity for somebody that is looking for a progressive position within a small wilderness tour company. The Adventure Tour Coordinator is broadly responsible for office management and day-to-day operations. Specifically, the work includes:
- Customer service and Sales. A customer service and sales-driven orientation that despite a multi-tasking environment, you are wired for a quick response to phone and email inquiries.
- Bookings, database management and entry, invoicing, guest details. Detailed orientation and ability to follow outlined systematic procedures and understand how administrative tasks fit into the big picture.
- Marketing, website, and social media. Proficiency with various platforms including Mail Chimp, Hootsuite, Facebook, Instagram, Canva, WordPress/Elementor, Work with Images and Videos – ie Adobe Photoshop.
- Quotes. Proficiency working with Excel.
- Communications. Ongoing communications with guide and operations management team – Creating Trip manifests (Guest Details)
- Office Management. Proficiency with Gmail, Google Docs and Google Calendar etc.
Voyageur Quest is very entrepreneurial. The Algonquin Park – Office – Adventure Tour Coordinator position carries a lot of responsibility and should be somebody who:
- holds a University degree or Hospitality/Tourism diploma
- is able to multitask, and is detailed oriented.
- possesses exceptionally strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- is confident and driven to work
- able to work in a small studio home office setting.
- maybe interested in occasionally working at our Algonquin Park summer office and possibly some remote work.
- is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
COMPENSATION:
Starting: $20- 26/hour commensurate with experience.
Week 40 hours per week (overtime in busy periods). Two days off per week. Possibly some weekends.
CONTRACT and LOCATION:
Full-Time
Studio Home office at Bayview and Eglinton
Option Summer office Outfitter Algonquin Park Access Point #1
Option for occassional remote work
CONTACT:
Interested candidates should e-mail resume and cover letter to Voyageur Quest attention: Eva – Adventure Tour coordinator – Office at info@voyageurquest.com
Position: Algonquin HOUSEKEEPING Coordinator and CLEANER
Type: Part-time and Full time (20-35 hours per week) time of year dependent
Accommodation: Lakeside Cabin (shared, optional)
Employer: Voyageur Quest and Voyageur Outfitting
Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities — the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost, Algonquin Islands and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office. For more information – please visit https://voyageurquest.com
The Algonquin Housekeeping Coordinator supports the needs of the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottages, the Canoe Outpost Cabins and the Algonquin VO Outfitter. The Housekeeping coordinator is responsible for:
- cleaning and preparing our off the grid spaces for our customers pre/post check-in and for seasonal deep cleans.
- Preparing fresh a nd clean guest spaces.
- Cleaning to standard a variety of space types: log cabin, mainland and island cottages, cabin and bunkhouse, outfitter etc
(can include cleaning outdoor decks, gazebo, shower house/sauna, outhouses, composting toilets) - Cleaning outdoor bathroom/shower houses, outhouses, composting toilets
- Tracking and reporting damages, and/or improvements
- Ensuring our linens are promptly sent and received to and from laundry service.
- Keeping our cleaning supplies and linens in stock and organized in our housekeeping areas.
- Updating and utilizing VQ housekeeping checklists
- tracking our staff scheduling app.
Should candidates be qualified and interested – the scope of this role can be augmented with food preparation and meal service, customer check-ins, town runs, and general support activities can be added.
Requirements:
Excellent cleaning abilities
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
- Dependable and on time
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality
- Enjoy working indoors and out.
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
- Enjoy being at the edge of Algonquin Park a special appreciation for Algonquin Park and our wilderness “off the grid” environment.
If you enjoy active, outdoor work, we’d like to hear from you!
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and availability
Qualifications:
- Requires completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of two (2) years of considerable position related experience required.
- Proven track record with housekeeping
- Strong interpersonal skills
- excellent communication skills
- good problem solving skills, and
- the ability to work within a small team.
- Must have an email and phone to communicate with the office.
- Drivers license and car to get to and from work.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening)
Contract from:
Seasonal or year round opportunities available
Compensation: $22-$25/hour depending on experience
Accommodation: If not local – Lakeside shared accommodation.
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva (mark JOBS Cleaner in the subject line): info@voyageurquest.com
2026 and Ongoing through the year OUTDOOR ED, DUKE OF EDINBRUGH and GUIDE FACILITATORS
Voyageur Quest is looking for Outdoor Education Specialists and Wildenress Guides to work specialty outdoor ed. programs in Algonquin, Killarney and/or the Muskokas. These are high-energy programs that are tons of fun, and you will certainly enjoy working with our amazing VQ Team.
Required Certifications:
– NL or BRONZE CROSS,
– ORCKA CANOE TRIPPING LEVEL 3
– WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID (WAFA) or WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER
– CLEAR criminal and vulnerable sector record check
SALARY: $200-$260/day commensurate with experience
Kindly send in a resume and cover letter to info@voyageurquest.com attention Eva and give our office a call at 416-486-3605 or call me directly at 647-328-3605.
Job description
2026/27
Position: Algonquin Winter Wilderness Guide
Terms: Per diem wage plus tips, shared accommodation
Employer: Voyageur Quest
Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities – the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottages, Islands, and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner at Access Pt #1. Our head office, reservations, and logistics are centered in our Toronto office.
ALGONQUIN WINTER WILDERNESS GUIDES
Voyageur Quest is looking for Algonquin Winter Guides as Log Cabin guides, naturalists, and outdoor educational leaders to work winter lodge-based interpretative programs at the Algonquin Log Cabin and Algonquin Cottage Outpost. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture in front of an adult commercial, outdoor education, and family market. Strong interpretative and program skills are essential.
Applicants should have the following certifications, skills, and experience:
- Ability to Snowshoe
- Ability to Backcountry ski
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or equivalent
- Strong Nature and Wildlife interpretation
- Ice Safety knowledge ideally certification
- Strong guiding and leadership experience in a wilderness environment
- Commercial hospitality experience (with serving meals, kitchen help, lodge welcomes) and a strong desire to optimize customer satisfaction
- Love being outdoors in the winter
- Clear and satisfactory criminal record check
- A driver’s license and a car is an asset to get you to and from the Algonquin Log Cabin and for your days off.
- Though we love them, we are unable to allow pets as accommodation is shared and both customers and staff experience allergies and so on.
Contracts Available: early December to approx 3rd week in March
Training: Typically first week in December and still to be confirmed weather dependent.
Salary: $180-250 per day (as per ESA, commensurate with certifications, experience and leadership) plus guests tip to staff directly.
Other: Shared accommodation available. Staff overnight at staff accommodation while scheduled guiding a trip and typically return to their homes when they have several days off.
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé and cover letter (with the subject line of email marked JOBS -WINTER GUIDES ) to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
2026 and Ongoing through the year OUTDOOR ED, DUKE OF EDINBRUGH and GUIDE FACILITATORS
Voyageur Quest is looking for Outdoor Education Specialists and Wildenress Guides to work specialty outdoor ed. programs in Algonquin, Killarney and/or the Muskokas. These are high-energy programs that are tons of fun, and you will certainly enjoy working with our amazing VQ Team.
Required Certifications:
– NL or BRONZE CROSS,
– ORCKA CANOE TRIPPING LEVEL 3
– WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID (WAFA) or WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER
– CLEAR criminal and vulnerable sector record check
SALARY: $200-$260/day commensurate with experience
Kindly send in a resume and cover letter to info@voyageurquest.com attention Eva and give our office a call at 416-486-3605 or call me directly at 647-328-3605.
2026 ALGONQUIN PARK LOG CABIN, CANOE TRIP and HIKING GUIDE
Position: Algonquin Park Log Cabin, Canoe Trip and Hiking Guide Contracts available from: spring to mid-Oct or Sept 1 to end-Sept/mid Oct.
Type: Part-time, Full-time, or occasional, seasonal contracts
Terms: Per diem wage plus tips, Lakeside accommodation, and more (see below)
Organization: Voyageur Quest Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario Voyageur Quest is looking for Log Cabin and Canoe guides to work 3 and 5-day canoe trips, 3-day Log Cabin trips at the northwest corner of Algonquin Park, and some hiking trips just outside the Greater Toronto Area – for our 2026 end of summer and fall season. In addition to having an exceptional canoe-tripping and wilderness camping background, applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky, and local culture in front of an adult commercial and family market. Solid interpretative and program skills are essential. Our guides love to teach our guests about the wonders of Algonquin Park. Warmth and hospitality skills are essential.
Other Responsibilities include:
- packing-in and out trip food and group gear (cleaning and reporting repairs)
- inspiring, faciliating, teaching, leading and supervising our guests to ensure safety and wellbeing
- Risk management
- Adminstration trip reporting where applicable
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- ORCKA Canoe Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA 40 hrs) or Red Cross Wilderness First Aid equivalent
- Swimming Certification – Bronze Cross/NL or Swift Water Rescue
- Canoe Tripping – ORCKA or Paddle Canada certifications ideally Orcka CT 3
All Guides must have:
– Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment – Exceptionally strong canoe tripping background preferably in a commercial setting – Clear and satisfactory criminal record background check – Driver’s license strongly preferred – a personal paddle, PFD, and tent for tripping – comprehensive wilderness first aid kit
Opportunity to renew for our winter wilderness guiding contract if interested
Wage: From $180 to $250 per day (as per ESA and commensurate with certifications and experience) PLUS tips
Other: Lakeside shared cabin accommodation available to stay between trips or commutes, staff, and extended family discounts, and training supports.
Interested candidates should fax or e-mail a résumé AND cover letter ASAP to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com We thank you in advance for your interest and applications. Unfortuantely, we are only able to personally respond to those that are selected. for interviews.
2026 Spring, Summer and Fall Season
Full-time, Part-time, and Occasional Contracts available
Voyageur Quest is looking for canoe guides to work 3 and 5-day canoe trips at the north west corner of Algonquin Park for our 2026 spring/summer and/or fall season. In addition to having an exceptional canoeing tripping background, applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture in front of an adult commercial and family market. Solid interpretative and program skills are essential. Our guides love to teach our guests about the wonders of Algonquin Park. Warmth and hospitality skills are essential.
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder (80 hrs)
- Swimming Certification – Bronze Cross/NL or Swift Water
- ORCKA Canoe Tripping 3 an asset or equivalent
- Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment
- Exceptionally strong canoe tripping background preferably in a commercial setting
- Clear and satisfactory criminal record background check
- Driver’s license strongly preferred
Canoe Guides should have a personal
- paddle, PFD, and tent for tripping
- comprehensive wilderness first aid kit
Salary: From $180 to $250 per day (as per ESA and commensurate with certifications and experience) PLUS tips
Perks: Lakeside shared cabin accommodation available which you are welcome to stay between trips or commute, staff and extended family discounts, training.
Interested candidates should fax or e-mail a résumé ASAP with cover letter to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Occasional Contracts
2026 Spring/Summer/Fall ALGONQUIN LOG CABIN ADVENTURE GUIDE
Voyageur Quest is looking for guides/naturalists to work 3 and 5-day lodge-based interpretative programs at the Algonquin Log Cabin and Algonquin Cottage Outpost. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and be comfortable speaking about Algonquin flora, fauna, night sky and local culture in front of an adult commercial and family market. Good interpretative and program skills are essential.
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- Current Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder (80 hrs)
- Current Bronze Cross, NLS or Swift Water Rescue swimming certification
- Canoe instruction experience
- Strong leadership experience in a wilderness environment
- Driver’s license required
- Clear criminal record check
- A car is an asset to get you to and from the Algonquin Log Cabin and for your days off.
Contracts from: early/mid-May to mid-October or to the first week in September
Training dates: early May
Salary: from $180-$250/day commensurate with experience plus tips (direct to staff from guests)
Perks: Seasonal shared lakeside accommodation available, training opportunities, fun all staff weekly dinners, sauna!
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé and cover letter ASAP with cover letter to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
2026 Spring/Summer/Fall General Operation and Canoe Trip Support guide
Voyageur Quest and the Algonquin Log Cabin are looking for outdoor staff to help support our Algonquin canoe and lodge operation. The “support” position helps the guides, the outfitter, the chef and the overall operation fill various gaps on Lodge based wilderness trips or special events including meet and greet customers, canoe lesson, assist in the preparation of meals, dishes, lodge cleaning, assist in outdoor excursions, canoe trailer loading, town run and driving truck with canoe trailer. The position does not require certification but preference is given to candidates with wilderness first aid, driver’s license and canoe instruction experience. The position requires warmth, pride in solid hospitality skills and an enthusiastic attitude to pitch in and help wherever necessary! This is an ideal position for candidates who are looking to begin a career in the adventure travel industry.
- Teaching canoeing, assist with bonfire dinners and sunrise paddles
- Driving truck with canoe trailer, loading canoes
- Assisting in food preparation and dishes
- Helping with lodge to standard
- Town runs
Applicants should have the following certifications:
- Wilderness first aid
- Bronze Cross
- Driver’s license required
Contracts available from:
- Early/Mid May to first week in Sept or beginning of October.
Salary: $180-$210 /day commensurate with experience
Accommodation: Seasonal shared lakeside accommodation available
Other: Training opportunities available, staff and extended family discounts and staff weekly dinners, and a floating sauna!
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva at info@voyageurquest.com
ALGONQUIN WILDERNESS FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR AND COOK 2026
Position: Algonquin Park Food Service Coordinator and Cook
Type: seasonal or year round contract available – Spring, Summer, Fall 2026, and Winter 2026/27
Accommodation: Lakeside Cabin accommodation (shared) Employer: Voyageur Quest and Voyageur Outfitting
Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities — the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost, Algonquin Island Retreat and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office. For more information – please visit https://voyageurquest.com
Algonquin Wilderness Food Service Coordinator and Cook
The Voyageur Quest Algonquin Wilderness Food Service Coordinator and Cook supports the needs of the Algonquin Log Cabin (serving groups of 4 to 18), the Broken Paddle Patio (serving small groups for breakfast or bbq dinners), Canoe trips and Special Events. The Food service coordinator and cook is responsible for cooking, preparing and serving meals to VQ visitors while ensuring Food Safety standards and kitchen policies are followed. The Food Service Coordinator cooks, plans for dietary restrictions, problem solves menu issues, sets up the online orders, may shop or pick up orders, and ensures the maintenance of the kitchens.
The VQ Algonquin Wilderness Food Service Coordinator and Cook’s responsibilities include:inventory, ordering, planning, shopping, preparing healthy and tasty meals in an open “off the grid” kitchen ensuring food safety practices.
Applicants should have: excellent organization skills, ability to work in a small team and a background/understanding of food, menu, cooking and baking, a special appreciation for Algonquin Park and our wilderness “off the grid” environment and a love of connecting with people.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Cooking/serving food for visitors to the site. Includes preparing special needs diets for allergies and food restrictions. Ensuring special diet requests and needs are met at each meal is a must.
- Has a strong understanding of nutrition and cooking recipes including special diets.
- Ensures the kitchen is running smoothly. Establishes a positive relationship with Wilderness Guides and other coordinators. Anticipates and deals proactively with problems.
- Oversees the implementation of food practices relevant to the dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Prepares meals and ensures best practice cleaning practices.
- Fosters a positive and nurturing environment between kitchen and program wilderness guiding staff.
- Interacting and communicating with visitors – an emphasis on relationship building and positive communication with visitors is key.
- Implements safety procedures in the kitchen.
- Preventative and ongoing kitchen maintenance and cleaning
Qualifications:
- Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
- College Diploma or University degree
- A minimum of two (2) years of considerable position related experience required.
- Considerable experience preparing special diets is a strong asset. Special diets include but are not limited to: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and allergies etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, good problem solving skills, and the ability to work within a small team.
- Must have email and telephone to communicate with the office.
- Drivers license and Car to get to and from work – days off.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Red Seal cook or other cook certification (college or other) an asset.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening)
Contract from:
Spring – Fall 2026
Compensation: $21-$25/hour* commensurate with experience
*customers tip direct to staff
Accommodation: Lakeside shared or private cabin accommodation while working. On your days off you are welcome to stay or commute.
Other: staff and extended family discounts.
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva at: info@voyageurquest.com
2026 Spring, Summer, and Fall Season
Full time, Part-time and Occasional Contracts Available
Position: General Operations Support Crew
Dates: May – end August or mid October
Organization: Voyageur Quest
Location: Algonquin Park (Access pt #1, Algonquin Park, East of South River, Ontario with on-site accommodations if desired)
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities – the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottages and Outpost, Islands, and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner at Access Pt #1. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office.
Outfitter Crew
As Outfitter Crew you will be responsible for assisting customers in checking into their cottages, setting up their canoe and gear rentals at our outfitter and offering general operations support.
Responsibilities will include:
- Client-facing payment and booking processing for canoe and gear rentals and store purchases
- Cottage and Cabin check-ins
- Phone, email and in-person inquiries and reservations
- Ongoing communications with office and guides
- Store and site upkeep
- Broken Paddle Patio occasional breakfasts and dinners
- General support on site, pack out, guiding at the various properties and specail events
- experience with canoe and gear repair an asset
Applicants should have the following:
- A love for the outdoors
- Enthusiasm for providing exceptional customer service
- Ability to follow daily task lists effectively
- Effective time management
- Ability to lift and load canoes
- Ability to prepare coffee for the store and occasionally set up a breakfast and bbq dinner
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Canoe tripping experience is an asset
- G driver license
- working knowledge of gmail and ability to learn database entry
- Multitasking skills
Available: May-End August or mid October, 2026
Compensation: approx $180 -210 per day (commensurate with experience)
Other: Includes shared lakeside seasonal accommodation and cooking facilities if desired, staff and extended family discounts, weekly staff dinners, training.
Interested candidates should fax or e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva at : info@voyageurquest.com
2026 Spring Summer
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities, the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost, Algonquin Cottages, Islands, and our Voyageur Outfitter, are all located at Algonquin Park Access point #1 – a 25-minute drive east of South River. For more information on Voyageur Quest – please visit www.voyageurquest.com
ADVENTURE TOUR COORDINATOR
This full-time position is a great opportunity for somebody that is looking for a progressive position within a small wilderness tour company. The Adventure Tour Coordinator is broadly responsible for office management and day-to-day operations. Specifically, the work includes:
- Customer service and Sales. A customer service and sales-driven orientation that despite a multi-tasking environment, you are wired for a quick response to phone and email inquiries.
- Bookings, database management and entry, invoicing, guest details. Detailed orientation and ability to follow outlined systematic procedures and understand how administrative tasks fit into the big picture.
- Marketing, website, and social media. Proficiency with various platforms including Mail Chimp, Hootsuite, Facebook, Instagram, Canva, WordPress/Elementor, Work with Images and Videos – ie Adobe Photoshop.
- Quotes. Proficiency working with Excel.
- Communications. Ongoing communications with guide and operations management team – Creating Trip manifests (Guest Details)
- Office Management. Proficiency with Gmail, Google Docs and Google Calendar etc.
Voyageur Quest is very entrepreneurial. The Algonquin Park – Office – Adventure Tour Coordinator position carries a lot of responsibility and should be somebody who:
- holds a University degree or Hospitality/Tourism diploma
- is able to multitask, and is detailed oriented.
- possesses exceptionally strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- is confident and driven to work
- able to work in a small studio home office setting.
- maybe interested in occasionally working at our Algonquin Park summer office and possibly some remote work.
- is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
COMPENSATION:
Starting: $20- 26/hour commensurate with experience.
Week 40 hours per week (overtime in busy periods). Two days off per week. Possibly some weekends.
CONTRACT and LOCATION:
Full-Time
Studio Home office at Bayview and Eglinton
Option Summer office Outfitter Algonquin Park Access Point #1
Option for occassional remote work
CONTACT:
Interested candidates should e-mail resume and cover letter to Voyageur Quest attention: Eva – Adventure Tour coordinator – Office at info@voyageurquest.com
Position: Algonquin HOUSEKEEPING Coordinator and CLEANER
Type: Part-time and Full time (20-35 hours per week) time of year dependent
Accommodation: Lakeside Cabin (shared, optional)
Employer: Voyageur Quest and Voyageur Outfitting
Location: based out of Algonquin Park Access Pt #1, east of South River, Ontario
Voyageur Quest is a wilderness tour company that specializes in Algonquin Park. Our facilities — the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost, Algonquin Islands and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park’s northwest corner. Our head office, reservations and logistics are centred in our Toronto office. For more information – please visit https://voyageurquest.com
The Algonquin Housekeeping Coordinator supports the needs of the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottages, the Canoe Outpost Cabins and the Algonquin VO Outfitter. The Housekeeping coordinator is responsible for:
- cleaning and preparing our off the grid spaces for our customers pre/post check-in and for seasonal deep cleans.
- Preparing fresh a nd clean guest spaces.
- Cleaning to standard a variety of space types: log cabin, mainland and island cottages, cabin and bunkhouse, outfitter etc
(can include cleaning outdoor decks, gazebo, shower house/sauna, outhouses, composting toilets) - Cleaning outdoor bathroom/shower houses, outhouses, composting toilets
- Tracking and reporting damages, and/or improvements
- Ensuring our linens are promptly sent and received to and from laundry service.
- Keeping our cleaning supplies and linens in stock and organized in our housekeeping areas.
- Updating and utilizing VQ housekeeping checklists
- tracking our staff scheduling app.
Should candidates be qualified and interested – the scope of this role can be augmented with food preparation and meal service, customer check-ins, town runs, and general support activities can be added.
Requirements:
Excellent cleaning abilities
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
- Dependable and on time
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality
- Enjoy working indoors and out.
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
- Enjoy being at the edge of Algonquin Park a special appreciation for Algonquin Park and our wilderness “off the grid” environment.
If you enjoy active, outdoor work, we’d like to hear from you!
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and availability
Qualifications:
- Requires completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of two (2) years of considerable position related experience required.
- Proven track record with housekeeping
- Strong interpersonal skills
- excellent communication skills
- good problem solving skills, and
- the ability to work within a small team.
- Must have an email and phone to communicate with the office.
- Drivers license and car to get to and from work.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening)
Contract from:
Seasonal or year round opportunities available
Compensation: $22-$25/hour depending on experience
Accommodation: If not local – Lakeside shared accommodation.
Interested candidates should e-mail a résumé with cover letter to Eva (mark JOBS Cleaner in the subject line): info@voyageurquest.com
STAFF TESTIMONIALS
I worked at Voyageur Quest full-time for more than 3 years. Pros: Free accommodation, Lots of work, Great coworkers, Beautiful backcountry setting, Paid training and certification
I worked at VQ for 4 summers and 1 winter. I met some of the best friends of my life working there. The camaraderie among the staff is second to none. I developed my guiding skills and gained experience working with tourism and outdoor ed. The wages are competitive and the tips are decent.
Anonymous
Guide
From the moment I was hired with Voyageur Quest I felt like I was becoming part of a family. The managing directors are passionate about the company they built from scratch and want you to succeed. They provide constant feedback to help you learn along the way and are caring about your wellbeing and happiness. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work at Voyageur Quest
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Guide
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Our facilities - the Algonquin Log Cabin, the Algonquin Cottage Outpost and Island and Voyageur Outfitter are all located at Algonquin Park's north west corner at Access Pt #1.