Are you looking for an adventure-filled summer job in Northwestern Ontario? Sunset Country’s premier lodges and resorts are hiring seasonal staff for various exciting positions. If you love the outdoors, enjoy working with people, and want to experience the beauty of Ontario’s wilderness, these opportunities are perfect for you!
Current Job Openings
1. General Camp Work/Dockhand – Manotak Lodge (Perrault Falls, ON)
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Description: Seasonal full-time position at a 4-star resort. Duties include assisting guests, maintaining boats and fish house (must know how to operate boat/motor), cleaning fish (must know how to fillet fish), lawn maintenance, and general camp work such as garbage collection and lawn maintenance. The positions would NOT be limited to the duties above. Carpentry and maintenance skills are a bonus. Must have valid driver's license. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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Compensation: $3,000/month + gratuities (room & board included, non-shared living quarters)
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Start Date: May 6 or 7, 2025
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How to Apply: Email resume and references to Christine Swafford
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Deadline: Open until filled
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More Info: manotak.com
2. Server/Housekeeper – Manotak Lodge (Perrault Falls, ON)
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Description: Work as a server for breakfast and dinner, help bussing tables, prepare packed lunches etc, assist with housekeeping duties and changeover on Saturdays, laundry etc and provide exceptional customer service. Valid driver’s license required. Must be physically able to complete all required job duties efficiently.
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Compensation: $3,000/month + tips (private staff cabin & meals included)
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Start Date: May 6 or 7, 2025
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How to Apply: Email resume to Christine Swafford
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Deadline: Open until filled
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More Info: manotak.com
3. Dock Hand/Maintenance – Winoga Lodge (Sioux Lookout, ON)
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Description: Duties include cutting grass, pumping gas, checking in guests, and transporting them to the island lodge. Occasional travel to remote outposts for maintenance.
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Compensation: $18-$22/hr (lodging included at main island location)
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Start Date: May 5, 2025
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How to Apply: Email Troy Mansfield or call 807-738-1912
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Deadline: April 15, 2025
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More Info: winoga.com
4. Fishing Guides – Nordic Point Lodge (Perrault Falls, ON)
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Description: Guide small groups on fishing excursions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience while sharing knowledge of local waters and fishing techniques.
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Compensation: $200-$400 per day + tips (room & board provided if needed)
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Start Date: May 1, 2025
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How to Apply: Contact JB Lynch via phone at 612-710-3244 or email
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Deadline: Anytime
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More Info: nordicpointlodge.com
5. Housekeeping/Laundry/Service – Nordic Point Lodge (Perrault Falls, ON)
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Description: Maintain the lodge’s high standards of cleanliness, assist with breakfast and dinner service, and handle staff laundry.
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Compensation: $120-$300 per day + tips (room & board provided if needed)
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Start Date: May 1, 2025
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How to Apply: Contact JB Lynch via phone at 612-710-3244 or email
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Deadline: Anytime
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More Info: nordicpointlodge.com
6. General Labourer – Ross’ Camp (Emo, ON)
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Description: Duties include bait shop work, groundskeeping, general labour, and rental boat cleaning.
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Compensation: Starting at $19/hr (room & board available)
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Start Date: May 1, 2025
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How to Apply: Contact Jason and Koryn Cain via phone at 807-482-2018 or email
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Deadline: May 1, 2025, or until filled
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More Info: rosscamp.com
7. Camp Housekeeper – Black Moose Outposts (Red Lake, ON)
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Description: Your key role will include cleaning, preparing, and maintaining cabins - for our new guest arrivals - during a short guest turnover window. You will also assist with minor maintenance, and transport supplies and luggage to remote outposts via floatplane. Requires flexibility, as you will need to be comfortable with a variety of fast-paced housekeeping and general labourer tasks, flexible working days, as well as flying to various work locations on short floatplane flights. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. May-October.
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Compensation: $22-$28/hr (Living accommodation assistance in Red Lake is provided.)
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Start Date: May 5, 2025
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How to Apply: Apply online at blackmooseoutposts.com/jobs or email Edwin Brunink
8. Camp Cook – Black Moose Outposts (Red Lake, ON)
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Description: Plan and cook meals for guests at remote outposts, manage inventory, and assist with general camp upkeep. This position requires flexibility, as you must be comfortable with various culinary, hospitality and general labourer tasks, flexible seasonal working weeks, customer service excellence, and flying to an outpost and staying on site. Participate in minor camp and equipment maintenance and general property upkeep as needed. Assist with supplies and luggage transport. Work alongside housekeepers and pilots to load and unload supplies, luggage, and equipment. May-October.
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Compensation: $32-$38/hr (Living accommodations at the outposts are provided.)
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Start Date: May 5, 2025
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How to Apply: Apply online at blackmooseoutposts.com/jobs or email Edwin Brunink
6. Housekeeper/Cleaning/Cabin/Server – Bow Narrows Camp (Red Lake, ON)
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Description: Depending on experience, you will be responsible for or assist with some or all of the following: cabin cleaning/kitchen cleaning, lifting 22kg repeatedly at times, unloading gear and supplies, participating in training programs, pitching in with other camp activities, and working at a remote location for 4-5 months. Internet access is limited. There is access to a camp phone.
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Compensation: $1000 week+gratuiries/more based on experience
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Start Date: May 12, 2025
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How to Apply: Contact Brian via phone at 316-308-3190 or email
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More Info: bownarrows.com
6. Housekeeper (1-2 positions) – Browns’ Clearwater West Lodge (Atikokan, ON)
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Description: Come work in the "Caribbean of the North" and enjoy breathtaking NW Ontario while working to provide a safe and clean place for guests. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant environment. As required, occasional outdoor maintenance and other tasks (e.g. raking, sweeping, painting). Previous experience preferred, but not required. Will train. Staff housing available.
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Compensation: Inquire
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Start Date: As soon as May 5, 2025
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How to Apply: Email Anya with your resume and any/all certifications you may hold. We will contact only
More Info: brownsclearwaterlodge.com or our Facebook page at facebook.com/brownsclearwaterlodge
Why Work in Sunset Country?
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Experience the breathtaking wilderness and pristine lakes.
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Gain valuable skills in hospitality, tourism, and outdoor recreation.
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Enjoy competitive wages, free accommodations, and an unforgettable summer experience!
If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting seasonal job in Northwestern Ontario, don’t miss these incredible opportunities! Apply today and spend your summer working in the heart of Canada’s great outdoors.
* Currently, the Sunset Country Travel Association itself is not hiring.
** If you are a member of Sunset Country and wish to advertise a job, please email us.
