CANADIAN BORDER OUTFITTERS
BOX 117
ELY, MN 55731
218-365-5847
Canadian Border
Outfitters
e-mail: cbo@cbo-ely.com
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Canadian Border Outfitters
hires about 20 seasonal, full and part-time employees for the summer. If you
would like to be considered for a position with CBO, please follow the steps
outlined below.
1. Fill out the CBO
Job Application pages below.
2. Prepare a resume.
3. Please send a current
photo of yourself (if you have one) with your application; however this is not
mandatory.
4. Send your resume, photo
and completed job application to:
Deb Florer, Canadian Border
Outfitters, 14635 Canadian Border Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Applications will be processed
as they are received. Hiring decisions for summer employment are usually made by
the end of April.
The hiring process involves an
interview in person or over the phone and a request for references. If a
position is offered, you will be notified by phone or letter. You will need to
indicate to CBO that you ARE or ARE NOT going to accept the offer within 3
business days.
On the job training will be
provided.
There are more applications for
employment with CBO than there are available positions. There is no assurance
that every applicant will receive a job with CBO.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU! WE HOPE
YOU'LL BE CHOSEN TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
JOB DUTIES
The following summary gives a
list of job duties. We have several different positions available at CBO.
Pre-package food; pack fresh
and freeze-dried food into food packs according to customer menu selections;
order perishables; process deliveries (food packs weigh about 50#). Prepare,
cook, and serve food/three meals per day; clear tables, wash dishes; assist with
ordering needs. Daily cleaning of motel rooms, bunkhouse, yurts, shower houses,
bathrooms; make beds; clean restaurant eating area and store; bag linens for
laundry; replenish linen store room. Handle cash register in CBO’s Cookshack
and Gift Shop, keep store displays neat and orderly. Load/unload canoes on and
off tow boats and vans; load/unload gear and packs; drive customers and gear
to/from entry points; check in packs and gear; clean packs and gear; canoe
repair; yard maintenance. Vehicle and towboat drivers must have a clean driving
record and be willing to submit to random drug testing (canoes and packs weigh
about 75#). Clean, sort, inspect and repair gear (tents, sleeping bags, stoves,
cook kits, etc.) pack gear into packs. Restock packhouse shelves Daily
maintenance and cleaning of bathrooms, restaurant, work area and staff
facilities.
You must be willing to try to
perform any/all of the above tasks. Training is provided
THE CBO APPROACH We are
proud of the high quality service we provide to our customers and we maintain a
very professional and customer focused work atmosphere. The expected attitude is
positive, friendly, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile for customers and
with co-workers. We handle any conflicts that arise directly and respectfully.
At CBO, we're all playing on the same team!
ORIENTATION/TRAINING On
your first day on the job you will receive an orientation, meet the rest of the
crew, and begin with on-the-job training. It's our goal to help you get up to
speed with your job responsibilities as quickly as possible. Nothing feels
better than for you to know that you are doing a good job and making a
difference.
DRESS CODE We are a
service business and require our employees to appear for work clean, groomed and
dressed neatly. CBO provides a staff shirt that is worn whenever you are on the
job.
LODGING/MEALS There are
limited lodging accommodations available for employees at CBO. CBO’s lodging
is alcohol and tobacco free. Most employees rent rooms/apartments in the Ely
area and commute to Moose Lake (18 miles east of Ely). We can provide
information about where to get rental leads. We do not make arrangements for
employee lodging off the CBO base. Meals are available to all employees at
discounted rates.
PERKS There are many
benefits that go with summer employment in the Northwoods. Perhaps working just
a few miles from the BWCAW and Quetico Park is enough for you. The air is clear,
the lakes deep, fishing is excellent, hiking trails are well marked and wildlife
is abundant.
There are several specific
things we'd like you to know about the benefits of working at CBO.
Your job at CBO is very
important to the overall operation of the business. Each employee will be
learning new skills and have an opportunity to provide outstanding performance
on their job. Employees receive training that can also be useful in future jobs
with other employers. Working at CBO gives you an opportunity to enhance the
accomplishments you can put on your resume. CBO allows employees to use (with
permission) canoes and camping equipment at no cost. When you have a day off, it
can be fun to get out on the water just like our customers do! Swimming right
off our dock is a popular activity after a busy and sometimes hot day. Fishing
from the dock or on the lake also offers some quiet relaxation. There is an
employee discount on merchandise from our store. Someone from CBO does a town
run every couple of days and will get your mail to and from the Post Office CBO
is just 18 miles east of Ely. Good pizza is just 25 minutes away! Information
about the Ely area is available from the Ely Chamber of Commerce, 1600 East
Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731. During your stay in Ely you can take advantage of the
numerous scenic and recreational opportunities available on your time off.
WE WANT OUR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE A
GOOD WORKING EXPERIENCE AT CBO! WE HOPE THAT THE INFORMATION WE HAVE PROVIDED
WILL HELP YOU DECIDE IF CBO IS THE PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK FOR THE 2002
OUTFITTING SEASON.
Seasonal Positions Available
at Canadian Border Outfitters
Our “Season” runs from
April 15th through October 15th. Our “peak” times are from mid-June through
mid-August. At the time of your interview, we will need to know your available
start date and ending date of employment.
We have a list of lodging
available in the Ely area that will be sent to you upon confirmation of your
employment here. Limited onsite lodging is also available for employees starting
in May and working through September. Our staff lodging is tobacco and alcohol
free.
We thank you for considering
Canadian Border Outfitters as a potential employer. We are eager to hear from
you and learn about the experience and qualifications you can bring to us.
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