We’re seeking a responsible person or couple to help with kennel & household duties.
We’re looking for a dog-loving couple (or person) to work and play with the sled dogs from May 2025 and onward.
- A long-term situation is ideal.
- Room and a stipend for groceries will be provided.
- The location is 50 minutes north of Whitehorse and includes a rough 5km dirt road.
- The home is remote, luxury off-grid, and overlooks Lake Laberge.
Spring & Summer Responsibilities include:
- Feeding, watering, and scooping poop (morning and evening) for our 13 sled dogs who live outside, and sometimes our 11 dogs who live inside.
- Walking some of the dogs in the evening.
- Brushing the dogs and spending time with them.
- Help with household chores such as (but not limited to) gathering firewood for the winter, refinishing the deck, and some exterior/interior painting.
Fall & Winter Responsibilities include:
- All of the Spring/Summer duties, plus taking dogs out on the ATV and sled for dog sledding.
Qualifications — You MUST:
- LOVE dogs and have experience working with multiple dogs at once.
- Be able to solve problems and think fast.
- Be reliable and honest.
- Be comfortable in a remote/isolated setting.
Amenities:
- You will have a downstairs furnished apartment with a kitchen and bathroom.
- Running water & Internet.
- Use of laundry facilities & the gym.
- Use of the car/truck if you’re legally allowed to drive in Canada.
No:
- Drugs
- Drama
- Smoking inside
- Pets