Gamekeeper & Hunting Guide - Ref 1523 Date: May 12, 2025

Gamekeeper & Hunting Guide

Are you looking for an opportunity to travel and work in Canada? Due to continuing growth and expansion, an opportunity has arisen to join our Outdoor Operations Team on an exclusive private estate in Ontario, Canada. The 2,300 acre privately owned facility is located approximately 3 hours north of Toronto within the rural township of Georgian Bluffs. Operating from April until December, the position offered is full time seasonal under the terms of an IEC (International Experience Canada) working holiday visa. Our ideal candidate has some game rearing experience (Pheasant & Partridge), and/or has experience with clay target facilities, and/or grounds work, is physically fit, and has a desire to progress within the industry. Experience in the handling of working gundogs is a distinct advantage, as well as having experience in deer management. The position would ideally suit a single person, however, for the right candidate, opportunities may exist for a partner to work within one of our other departmental teams, such as Lodge Operations, or Outdoor Operations. The Role: o Support the delivery of the clubs’ game bird and habitat management program o Deliver on Member expectations in line with a world class hunting and shooting facility o Act as a hunt guide in season (training provided) o Support grounds and clay target operations o Ensure delivery of safe and interesting hunts of various kinds, applying an innovative spirit for purposes of creating memorable shooting experiences o Follow all Griffith Island Club policies and procedures as directed by the ‘Executive’ and the Club Management o Ensure all equipment, vehicles and store facilities specifically relating to game and habitat management are kept in a good state of repair and are always presentable Qualifications: o HNC Game with Wildlife Management (or proven industry experience) o HC Gamekeeping o DSC Level 2 o Game Meat Hygiene This position is high intensity and diverse. Candidates must be physically fit and highly motivated. Canadian residency is offered to the ideal candidate with the potential to progress to Canadian Permanent Residency, and Citizenship. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Canada and will be required to undergo an extensive background check as part of the application process through IRCC, (Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada). Compensation and Benefits: o Salary is in the region of $45,500 CAD per year pro rata o You will be eligible to participate in the staff gratuity program, payable monthly in season by direct deposit. (equivalent payout is approximately GBP3,000.00 per season) o Accommodation on Griffith Island will be provided along with all main meals (breakfast, luncheon, and supper) during your scheduled working shift. o Subsidized shared mainland accommodation is available.

How to Apply: Email your interest with a cover letter and full CV to steve.woodhall@gbtel.ca Applicants must be 18-30 years of age at the time of applying to meet the eligibility requirements for UK applicants into the pool for IEC working holiday Visas. Applicants will be required to register into the IEC pool themselves. All applicants must ensure that they meet eligibility requirements for acceptance. The Employer will partially reimburse the cost of a single one way economy class flight from the UK to Toronto, Canada.