Interested in joining our team?
Being employed at North Channel Cruise Line just may be one of the coolest summer jobs you’ll find! We offer competitive wages and are looking for fun-loving, responsible individuals to join our team. Check out the job postings below and meet the crew!
Job Postings
This position is at the heart of our company, providing the ultimate guest experience and being knowledgeable in regards to the areas we travel to and from. Those chosen to fill this position will be entrusted with being the faces of North Channel Cruise Line! Responsibilities include enhancing guest experiences, being safety forward and maintaining passenger control and management throughout tours. More specific duties during tours include providing food and beverage services, general maintenance of vessel, leading hikes, being aware and knowledgeable of surroundings, assisting in docking and undocking vessels, being familiar with the operations and equipment aboard the vessels such as anchoring, instruments and electrical panels. Smart serve training course will need to be completed by first day of work. Do you enjoy getting to know new people? Are you self driven, curious and enjoy learning? Do you want to get out on the land and water? This just might be the position for you! Looking for enthusiastic, outgoing and fun-loving individuals that demonstrate a positive attitude, strong communication skills and a good work ethic. Must be ready to contribute positively to passenger experience. To comply with Transport Canada regulations, applicants must be physically fit and 18yrs + by first day of work. Good references and a clean criminal record are a must. Onboard training provided. This includes accredited Transport Canada Marine First Aid.
Apply NowThis onshore position is two-fold and encompasses a customer service roll combined with providing occasional, as-needed, assistance to our onshore Food and Beverage team. Responsibilities include working in our ticket office providing customers with information about tours and assisting them in purchasing tickets. Other responsibilities may include answering emails and the company phone line, picking up mail from the post office, scanning and filing documents, receiving and placing orders, working with offsite office management in organizational matters. At times, it may be required to provide assistance in the kitchen to our Food and Beverage team. This position is dynamic and rewarding. It is well-suited for someone with an outgoing, positive personality that can work well with others but can also be trusted to work independently, without need for constant supervision. Well-developed customer service skills and office experience are assets. We will consider mature students completing high school studies. Occasional work aboard our cruise boat is also possible. Onsite training provided, including first aid. Applicants who submit their resume to info@northchanneltours.com will be given a higher level of consideration.
Apply NowCatering/culinary dept cook. We are hiring a position for the summer season. The successful applicant will have experience with food preparation/cooking and will work in our on shore catering kitchen 3-5 daytime shifts per week. Shore based; meals are prepared on shore and loaded out to the vessel for service using catering equipment. Working with our management team, this position will assist with all aspects of this department including ordering, receiving, meal prep, load out and clean up.
Apply NowMeet Our Crew
Captain Christopher
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Stay the course! When the waters get choppy, perseverance and determination will get you across the finish line!
What advice would you give a candidate?
Keep smiling! When things get challenging, keeping a friendly face & sense of humour will help the entire crew crush any challenge that comes our way!
Cats or dogs?
Cats. The independence mostly is why I prefer them as a pet. And they eat mice!
What’s the funnest part of your job?
I love seeing others having fun! So providing those opportunities and sharing our waterway with others every day makes my job very fun & fulfilling!
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Paddle boarding – Such a great way to get on the water and so portable! Watching our crew billie goat them up LaCloche Mountain to Lake Topaz for a paddle is always fun to watch as well!
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
In recent memory, that has to be the time the stray cat was a stow away on the boat and decided to make an appearance on one of our cruise ship tendering transfers! Coaxing it out of the under deck spaces of the boat over the following few days and watching it run for its life once we opened up the deck and found it was pretty hilarious!
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
I have spent my entire lifetime from a child onward learning and teaching sailing and eventually on to the Marine Training Center at Georgian College to earn my 150 ton Transport Canada Masters Certificate.
Favourite movie or tv show?
Mayday. I know that sounds suspect, but I am always fascinated with the forensics of determining what lead to a disaster. I also extensively read Marine TSB investigation reports as I believe they provide valuable information about what not to do!
Greg
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
To “listen more than I speak” it has served me well and will you as well.
What advice would you give a candidate?
Never be afraid to ask for help or direction, know when to work and when to play and don’t get them mixed up.
Cats or dogs?
Dogs, just ask a cat to do anything and you will know why.
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Wondering if Canada Customs will bring the dogs?
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Hiking, once every five years up to Topaz.
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
Pirate party.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
To an interesting upper, upper lower middle age.
Favourite movie or tv show?
Blues Brothers, John Belushi was too funny.
Alex
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Best advice I’ve ever received is to treat people the way you would like to be treated!
What advice would you give a candidate?
Always pack a bathing suit and towel on day tours, no matter the weather or time! You’ll regret it if you don’t!
Cats or dogs?
100% dogs! (Petition for captain Chris to let us bring dogs to work!)
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Joking around with fellow crew and Captain Chris :))
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Paddle boarding, but only if we have the electric air pump onboard!
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
When we forgot the pizza onshore and Captain Chris had to go back with the zodiac tender and deliver pizza to the Heron.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
Currently in my fourth year of my bachelors in water science at Trent University, and planning to follow up with my masters in environmental engineering in the fall. After school I’m hoping to find a career in water system design and treatment…..if that doesn’t work out I’ll see you onboard!
Sydney
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Life is short, do what makes you happy.
What advice would you give a candidate?
Be ready to work outdoors rain or shine, be prepared to change plans on the fly.
Cats or dogs?
I love BOTH.
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Hiking and swimming at Topaz is always fun and I love working night tours when we have live music. It’s always so lively and we catch all the great sunsets the North Channel has to offer!
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Swimming! I love being in the water!
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
When Alex, Chris and I tried to measure the depth of lake Topaz on a paddle board and the passengers were looking at us like we were crazy. OR the time we had a cat onboard (it had snuck on the boat without us noticing)!
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
I am currently in my third year of school at Nipissing University. I am taking BA in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Biology. I plan on going to teachers college after my degree. :)
Favourite movie or tv show?
Currently Outlander or Game of Thrones but it changes all the time. I love adventure and fantasy series!
Rebecca
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Live fully in the present because life's too short to live anywhere else.
What advice would you give a candidate?
Be prepared for a hell of a ride! This job is exciting and fun, but holds many responsibilities that require you to stay on the ball at all times. If you are up for a dynamic multitasking challenge that makes you earn your sea-legs, go for it!
Cats or dogs?
Doggos! Their sass scale tends to be much smaller than cats.
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Interacting with the passengers onboard. I would say embarrassing them with loud and obnoxious birthday or anniversary songs would probably be one of my favourite things.
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Definitely would have to be hiking to a lake in my bathing suit with an inflatable paddle board.
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
Watching the glorious display of fireworks on Canada Day from the boat was a spectacular moment. Not only did we have the best unobstructed view from the North Channel, but we had live music onboard, which made the night extra memorable. A floating party is the best party...or it could be the time a stray cat decided to come aboard the Grand Heron.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
Life is always pushing me to be outside sharing creation with others. I see myself as an advocate for healthy living and am inspired to direct others in the same direction.
Favourite movie or tv show?
The Office (US). I've watched it multiple times and wont stop for no one.
Bria
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The one I use everyday... never judge a book by its cover.
What advice would you give a candidate?
What mood are most people in while on vacation? What about when cruising on a boat, exploring, taking in the stunning scenery of a new or already loved area?… Exactly! So be ready for a summer packed with excited tourists very happy to be where you work! You will have a well worn smile by the time September roles around. You’ll fit right in if you enjoy people, have good initiative, and work as a team player. Oh, and bring your sense of humour.
Cats or dogs?
DOGS - unconditional love comin atcha all the time!
What’s the funnest part of your job?
The team is what makes this job ‘fun’. The people I’ve crossed paths while working for North Channel Cruise Line over the years have made the days very enjoyable with plenty of laughs. Followed very closely by the ‘fun’ of brainstorming, planning and organizing whatever comes across my plate - yep that’s fun to me!
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
All three please! If these are amongst the white pines of Northern Ontario, I’m happy.
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
Hiking up to Lake Topaz for the first time. An awe moment I will never forget.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
I highly enjoy adding to the quality and happiness of other peoples lives around me. So these values dictate where I continue to spend my time! Being in the hospitality industry certainly fills a unique piece of that big picture goal.
Favourite movie or tv show?
Love a good documentary!
Captain Christopher
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Stay the course! When the waters get choppy, perseverance and determination will get you across the finish line!
What advice would you give a candidate?
Keep smiling! When things get challenging, keeping a friendly face & sense of humour will help the entire crew crush any challenge that comes our way!
Cats or dogs?
Cats. The independence mostly is why I prefer them as a pet. And they eat mice!
What’s the funnest part of your job?
I love seeing others having fun! So providing those opportunities and sharing our waterway with others every day makes my job very fun & fulfilling!
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Paddle boarding – Such a great way to get on the water and so portable! Watching our crew billie goat them up LaCloche Mountain to Lake Topaz for a paddle is always fun to watch as well!
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
In recent memory, that has to be the time the stray cat was a stow away on the boat and decided to make an appearance on one of our cruise ship tendering transfers! Coaxing it out of the under deck spaces of the boat over the following few days and watching it run for its life once we opened up the deck and found it was pretty hilarious!
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
I have spent my entire lifetime from a child onward learning and teaching sailing and eventually on to the Marine Training Center at Georgian College to earn my 150 ton Transport Canada Masters Certificate.
Favourite movie or tv show?
Mayday. I know that sounds suspect, but I am always fascinated with the forensics of determining what lead to a disaster. I also extensively read Marine TSB investigation reports as I believe they provide valuable information about what not to do!
Greg
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
To “listen more than I speak” it has served me well and will you as well.
What advice would you give a candidate?
Never be afraid to ask for help or direction, know when to work and when to play and don’t get them mixed up.
Cats or dogs?
Dogs, just ask a cat to do anything and you will know why.
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Wondering if Canada Customs will bring the dogs?
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Hiking, once every five years up to Topaz.
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
Pirate party.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
To an interesting upper, upper lower middle age.
Favourite movie or tv show?
Blues Brothers, John Belushi was too funny.
Alex
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Best advice I’ve ever received is to treat people the way you would like to be treated!
What advice would you give a candidate?
Always pack a bathing suit and towel on day tours, no matter the weather or time! You’ll regret it if you don’t!
Cats or dogs?
100% dogs! (Petition for captain Chris to let us bring dogs to work!)
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Joking around with fellow crew and Captain Chris :))
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Paddle boarding, but only if we have the electric air pump onboard!
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
When we forgot the pizza onshore and Captain Chris had to go back with the zodiac tender and deliver pizza to the Heron.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
Currently in my fourth year of my bachelors in water science at Trent University, and planning to follow up with my masters in environmental engineering in the fall. After school I’m hoping to find a career in water system design and treatment…..if that doesn’t work out I’ll see you onboard!
Sydney
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Life is short, do what makes you happy.
What advice would you give a candidate?
Be ready to work outdoors rain or shine, be prepared to change plans on the fly.
Cats or dogs?
I love BOTH.
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Hiking and swimming at Topaz is always fun and I love working night tours when we have live music. It’s always so lively and we catch all the great sunsets the North Channel has to offer!
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Swimming! I love being in the water!
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
When Alex, Chris and I tried to measure the depth of lake Topaz on a paddle board and the passengers were looking at us like we were crazy. OR the time we had a cat onboard (it had snuck on the boat without us noticing)!
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
I am currently in my third year of school at Nipissing University. I am taking BA in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Biology. I plan on going to teachers college after my degree. :)
Favourite movie or tv show?
Currently Outlander or Game of Thrones but it changes all the time. I love adventure and fantasy series!
Rebecca
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Live fully in the present because life's too short to live anywhere else.
What advice would you give a candidate?
Be prepared for a hell of a ride! This job is exciting and fun, but holds many responsibilities that require you to stay on the ball at all times. If you are up for a dynamic multitasking challenge that makes you earn your sea-legs, go for it!
Cats or dogs?
Doggos! Their sass scale tends to be much smaller than cats.
What’s the funnest part of your job?
Interacting with the passengers onboard. I would say embarrassing them with loud and obnoxious birthday or anniversary songs would probably be one of my favourite things.
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
Definitely would have to be hiking to a lake in my bathing suit with an inflatable paddle board.
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
Watching the glorious display of fireworks on Canada Day from the boat was a spectacular moment. Not only did we have the best unobstructed view from the North Channel, but we had live music onboard, which made the night extra memorable. A floating party is the best party...or it could be the time a stray cat decided to come aboard the Grand Heron.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
Life is always pushing me to be outside sharing creation with others. I see myself as an advocate for healthy living and am inspired to direct others in the same direction.
Favourite movie or tv show?
The Office (US). I've watched it multiple times and wont stop for no one.
Bria
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The one I use everyday... never judge a book by its cover.
What advice would you give a candidate?
What mood are most people in while on vacation? What about when cruising on a boat, exploring, taking in the stunning scenery of a new or already loved area?… Exactly! So be ready for a summer packed with excited tourists very happy to be where you work! You will have a well worn smile by the time September roles around. You’ll fit right in if you enjoy people, have good initiative, and work as a team player. Oh, and bring your sense of humour.
Cats or dogs?
DOGS - unconditional love comin atcha all the time!
What’s the funnest part of your job?
The team is what makes this job ‘fun’. The people I’ve crossed paths while working for North Channel Cruise Line over the years have made the days very enjoyable with plenty of laughs. Followed very closely by the ‘fun’ of brainstorming, planning and organizing whatever comes across my plate - yep that’s fun to me!
Pick one; paddle boarding, swimming or hiking?
All three please! If these are amongst the white pines of Northern Ontario, I’m happy.
What was your most memorable moment or event at work and why?
Hiking up to Lake Topaz for the first time. An awe moment I will never forget.
Where are your studies, education or life experiences leading you in life?
I highly enjoy adding to the quality and happiness of other peoples lives around me. So these values dictate where I continue to spend my time! Being in the hospitality industry certainly fills a unique piece of that big picture goal.
Favourite movie or tv show?
Love a good documentary!
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