Share the Adventure
QCL is redefining the fishing lodge industry in British Columbia. As leaders and innovators, we’re committed to excellence in every aspect of the guest experience and in our work culture. Our objective is to deliver a detail-focused service so that ensures all aspects of our guests’ stay is first class. We aim to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where both our guests and team members feel like family.
Submit your cover letter and resume, with references to jobs@fishqcl.com
The Perks
- Inclusive and rewarding company culture where employees are valued and supported
- Crew meals prepared by culinary professionals
- Well-appointed, shared accommodation
- Wi-Fi access
- Quality uniforms
- An opportunity to grow and learn in a work environment that promotes feedback and development
- Crew gym and lounge access
- Opportunities to fish, kayak and paddleboard, as available
- Monthly benefits (giveaways, events, etc.)
- Preferred pricing on retail apparel, spa treatments
Join the Front of House Team
Our Front of House team plays a vital role in creating unforgettable guest experiences from the moment they arrive. Whether it’s our fun-loving servers delivering first-class food and beverage service, bartenders showcasing their passion and enthusiasm, or our dedicated housekeeping team ensuring every room is perfectly detailed and inviting, each role contributes to a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We’re driven by a commitment to exceeding expectations, fostering genuine connections, and providing customer service excellence at every touchpoint.
Our goal is to provide all QCL guests with memorable dining experiences by anticipating their needs and exceeding expectations. Our Serving and Bartending team is filled with fun loving individuals dedicated to customer service excellence.
- Work Experience: 1+ years of casual fine dining experience (required), Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Serving It Right, WSET considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, pu.sh, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time
Our goal is to provide all QCL guests with memorable dining experiences by anticipating their needs and exceeding expectations. Our Serving and Bartending team is filled with fun loving individuals dedicated to customer service excellence.
- Work Experience: 3+ years of high volume, casual fine dining experience (required), Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Serving It Right, WSET considered an asset, Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
We aim to make guests feel at home, starting with their room. Our Housekeeping Team is dedicated to ensuring every guest room is impeccably detailed and fully stocked, maintaining the highest standards throughout the property.
- Work Experience: Previous cleaning experienced considered an asset, Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
Our professional and engaging team provides thoughtful service, sharing product knowledge, taking initiative, and making a lasting impression on every QCL guest.
- Work Experience: Previous retail experienced considered an asset. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Serving It Right (required)
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
MV Driftwood Positions
For those who thrive on the water and live for adventure, the MV Driftwood offers a unique opportunity to be part of Queen Charlotte Lodge’s legendary on-the-water experience. Anchored in the heart of our fishing grounds, the Driftwood is more than just a vessel—it’s a floating hub of hospitality, dining, and guest connection. Whether you’re delivering elevated service as a Hostess, preparing gourmet meals as a Chef, maintaining critical systems as an Engineer, or supporting operations as a Deckhand, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable moments for our guests.
As the Front of House representative, our Hostess ensures guest needs are met and expectations exceeded. With a passion for the water and dedication to first-class service, they personalize each guest’s experience and build lasting connections.
- Work Experience: 3+ years of serving experience required, 2+ years of bartending experience required. Previous boat experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Serving It Right (required), WSET considered an asset, Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset, PCOC considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items, able to stand for long periods of time, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
The Driftwood Chef is responsible for preparing breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner, showcasing versatility and a passion for the culinary arts. They take pride in enhancing the guest experience with every dish.
- Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous boat experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required), Red Seal + First Aid considered an asset, PCOC considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items, able to stand for long periods of time, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
Our Deckhands are passionate about the West Coast and hospitality. With knowledge gained from living on the fishing grounds and maintaining the Driftwood boat fleet, they play a crucial role in the success of our operation.
- Work Experience:
- Certifications: PCOC (required), Small Vessel Operators Certificate considered an asset, Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items, able to stand for long periods of time, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
Responsible for maintaining the seaworthiness of the M.V. Driftwood, our Engineer is not just a ‘player behind the scenes’. Aside from caring for the mechanical systems onboard, our S.V.M.O. Certified Engineer engages with guests and supports various roles.
- Work Experience:
- Certifications: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, haul, and load heavy items, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
Join the Wellness Team
Whether you’re providing targeted massage therapy or full-body treatments designed with the QCL Angler in mind, your work directly enhances the sense of well-being that defines the QCL experience. If you’re a skilled, compassionate professional with a passion for wellness and guest care, we invite you to bring your expertise to our exceptional spa environment.
The Twin Creek Spa offers professional treatments for both men and women, including services designed specifically for the QCL Angler. From massage to esthetics, our spa team enhances the guest experience all season long.
- Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Degree and/or certification in related field
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
Join the Culinary Team
From handcrafted breakfasts to elevated evening dinners, every dish reflects our passion for quality, creativity, and West Coast hospitality. Working behind the scenes in one of the most remote and beautiful locations in Canada, our kitchen team brings energy, teamwork, and technical skill to every shift.
Our dishwashing and prep cook team ensures the kitchen stays clean and organized. Hardworking, efficient, and with great attitudes, they keep everything running smoothly.
- Work Experience: Previous relevant work experience considered an asset
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required)
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time
Our Staff Cook team collaborates to prepare nutritious, internationally-inspired meals. With a detailed weekly plan, they diligently execute a menu that the crew eagerly anticipates.
- Work Experience: 3+ years of experience as a cook required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required), Red Seal + First Aid considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time
Our Line Cooks have strong culinary expertise and meet all food safety requirements. With careful preparation and effective communication, they consistently meet the production demands of the dining room.
- Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required), Red Seal + First Aid considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time
Our Chef, responsible for executing the sushi and The Buoy program at QCL, is passionate, technical, and dedicated to delivering a first-class dining experience.
- Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required), Red Seal + First Aid considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time
Our Private House Chefs are dedicated to crafting exquisite meals, bringing versatility and a true passion for the culinary arts. They take great pride in enhancing the first-class experience of every guest
- Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required), Red Seal + First Aid considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time
With their extensive experience, our Sous Chefs lead the kitchen team to success, ensuring the consistent delivery of five-star dishes.
- Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe Level 1 (required), Red Seal + First Aid considered an asset, Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
Join the Dock Crew
As the frontline of our marine operations, the QCL Dock Team ensures every fishing day runs like clockwork. From fueling and prepping boats to assisting guests with gear and guidance, these roles are all about efficiency, energy, and excellence. Behind the scenes, our Fish Processing team brings care and precision to every catch—handling each fish with the respect it deserves. Whether you’re on the dock greeting guests or managing the day’s haul, you’ll be a vital part of what makes QCL’s fishing program seamless and unforgettable.
Delivering first class service with enthusiasm our Dock Team shares boat / gear knowledge, refuels / cleans the boat fleet and makes a lasting impression on all QCL guests. By maintaining order on the dock, our team keeps the program running seamlessly.
- Work Experience: Previous relevant work experience considered an asset
- Certifications: PCOC (required), Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
Playing a crucial ‘behind the scenes’ role, Fish Processing manages all guest fish—from handling and cutting to processing. They are focused and diligent, ensuring that every fish is treated with the utmost care and respect.
- Work Experience: Previous relevant work experience considered an asset
- Certifications: PCOC considered an asset, Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
Join the Fishing Guide Team
From operating vessels safely to coaching new anglers and celebrating Tyee-class catches, you’ll play a key role in delivering the legendary QCL experience. If you’re experienced, enthusiastic, and ready to guide guests through the thrill of first-class fishing, this is your chance to work where your passion becomes a profession.
Our Fishing Guides have a strong passion for fishing and crave the outdoors. Responsible for the safe operation of our boats, our Guide Team has a strong focus on the guest experience with an emphasis on safety and overall guest comfort.
- Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in similar role required
- Certifications: PCOC (required), Marine Basic First Aid (required), Marine Emergency Duties – A3 (required), Small Vessel Operators Proficiency (required), Restricted Operators Certificate – Maritime (required), Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderately heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time and withstand continuous motion of the water.
Join the Operations Team
Our Maintenance and Operations team is vital to creating the polished, high-functioning environment QCL is known for. Whether you’re keeping the grounds pristine, supporting seasonal infrastructure, or maintaining our marine and mechanical systems, you’ll take pride in hands-on work that directly enhances the guest experience. If you’re resourceful, hardworking, and ready to take on something new each day, this is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes it all happen.
We aim to exceed guest expectations at every opportunity, starting with the property’s aesthetics. Our dynamic and enthusiastic Landscapers play a key role in creating a first class experience. Each day brings new challenges, requiring adaptability—from pre-season preparation to on-season maintenance and post-season rig down.
- Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in similar role required. Previous lodge environment experience considered an asset.
- Certifications: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, push, pull and carry heavy items on varied terrain, able to stand for long periods of time.
Whether working on the dock or on land, our General Labourers are versatile and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Each day brings new challenges, requiring flexibility—from pre-season prep and on-season maintenance to post-season rig down.
- Work Experience: Landscaping and construction experience considered an asset
- Certifications: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, haul, and load heavy items, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
As the heartbeat of the property, the Lead Mechanic plays a crucial role in keeping everything running smoothly at QCL. With expertise across multiple areas, you must thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace challenges. Each day offers something different, requiring flexibility—ranging from pre-season prep and on-season maintenance to post-season rig down.
- Work Experience:
- Certifications: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, haul, and load heavy items, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
The Marine Mech Team ensures our boat fleet stays in top form. Skilled and passionate, they handle everything from pre-season prep and on-season maintenance to post-season rig down, adapting to each day’s unique challenges.
- Work Experience: Mercury Marine, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, Yanmar or Evinrude experience required, Diesel engine experience considered an asset
- Certifications: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA-3) considered an asset
- Physical Ability: Able to lift, haul, and load heavy items, able to work and maneuver in confined spaces.
Join the QCL Crew!
Submit your cover letter and resume, with references to jobs@fishqcl.com