Internships
We have now filled all of our places for 2012
We will start accepting applications for 2013 in December 2012
We are delighted to be able to offer a small number of opportunities for students and new graduates to gain work experience at our Guest Ranch.
Ruben, a 2010 Intern, bringing in the hay
These opportunities are open to students and graduates from Canada and overseas. Although we welcome applications from all, preference will be given to those who are studying or have graduated from a relevant programme. Some examples are:
- Equine Studies/Equine Sciences/Horse Management
- Pre-Vet or Veterinary courses
- Adventure Tourism
- Outdoor Recreation
- Travel & Tourism
- Riding Instructor/Coach
2011 intern Laura from France harrowing the day pasture
Applicants must be aged 19 or over. Internships are available for periods of 4 weeks to 6 months and dates are flexible to fit with your school commitments. Internships are voluntary and no salary is offered
Interns will receive the following benefits:
- Accommodation in either the staff apartment or ranch house
- All meals, beverages and snacks
- Opportunity to work in a Guest Ranch environment and experience first hand the operations of a small adventure tourism business
In return, you will be expected to work as directed by the Ranch Owner, and during your internship you may experience a number of different areas of the operation, including but not limited to:
- Housekeeping
- Kitchen Assistant
- Assistant Wrangler
- Gardening
- General Ranch Chores
2011 Intern Michaela from Germany weeding the flower beds
To apply for an Internship, please send your resume and a covering letter by either email or mail. Please make sure that your application includes the following information:
- Full name and date of birth
- Course of study, name and address of education establishment
- Dates available to work
- Reason for applying to Tod Mountain Ranch
- What you hope to achieve from your internship
To Apply:
- To email your resume to us, please click here
- Mail your resume to us at Tod Mountain Ranch, 3968 Heffley-Louis Creek Road, Heffley Creek, BC V0E 1Z1
