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The Canadian Coast Guard is hiring lighthouse keepers in remote parts of BC

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If you’re always been drawn to lighthouses, this may be your chance to work at one. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coastguard are looking to hire lighthouse keepers in remote areas of BC. So if you’re looking for a job that gets you out of the city, you may have just found one.

Lighthouse-keeping duties include reporting local weather observations to MCTS, relaying radio messages, grounds maintenance, refuelling domestic diesel tanks, and painting buildings, decks, and walkways – for starters.

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Those interested can apply to work at one of the following lighthouse locations in BC:

Addenbroke Island
Boat Bluff
Bonilla Island
Cape Beale
Cape Mudge
Cape Scott
Carmanah Point
Chatham point
Chrome Island
Dryad Point Egg
Island Entrance Island
Estevan Point
Green Island
Ivory Island
Langara Point
Lennard Island
McInnes Island
Merry Island
Nootka Island
Pachena Point
Pine Island
Pulteney Point
Quatsino
Scarlett Point
Trial Island
Triple Island

In addition to being able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, applicants must have experience working in a marine environment in “isolated or semi-isolated conditions.”

Applicants must also possess a valid Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) or a higher certificate, and be willing to maintain current Standard First Aid certification or Occupational First Aid Level 1 (with a transportation endorsement).

Note that lighthouse keepers must be willing and able to work shifts in a 24/7 environment in all weather conditions. According to the job posting, the salary range for an Assistant Lightkeeper is $49,813 to $66,842 per year.

So there you have it, BC! If you’re interested in applying, you have until December 31st, 2024 to make your decision and apply.

Successful applicants will be added to a pool of qualified candidates for indeterminate, term, casual, deployment, assignment, and acting jobs.

Best of luck, lighthouse lovers!