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Paddle Station

My time here wasn't great, although a good learning experience for me.

In my short time there were no set hours or work days; it was mostly emails and texts asking for tasks to be completed asap, sometimes without instruction or background information. Tasks being asked of me included posting to Instagram, writing and sending professional letters, organizing contests and events, and updating web content. As a beginner, and an unpaid intern, who was also working full time, I found it difficult to take the lead on projects.

I was skeptical from the start (partly because during the interview, my employer didn't ask many questions about me, went pretty off topic, told me hundreds of people had applied, and then hired me on the spot), but I took this position with hopes of getting work experience, learning a thing or two about marketing, and possibly growing with the company. However, the more time went on, the more red flags started popping up. In the end I found it to not be worth my time, as it was an unpaid position. My overall experience here felt unprofessional and I left with the impression that I was being used for few weeks of free work until a more experienced company was able to start.

I was skeptical to apply due to a lot of negative reviews. They seemed to be handling it based on the excuse that it was disorganized and non-functional because it was their first year. Let me tell you, it's their third year and nothing has changed. Do yourself a favour and don't bother applying for this company. It is a nice work environment, being by the river on the sun, working with like-minded individuals, but unfortunately, poor management ruins the experience. Partners complain a lot, being scheduled literally on the same day of work and not being notified, or not being scheduled at all because there's too many of them. Constant last minute requests to stay longer. Probably one of the worst managed jobs I've ever worked at.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the Paddle Station and hope to return for future seasons. Working outside, customer service experience and good relationships with management are just some of the benefits that this job offers. The workplace culture is fun and easy-going all while being organized and rewarding. There is no better feeling than putting a family or group of friends on the water and making it a seamless and enjoyable experience for them from the time they make their booking to the time they arrive at the end location. I love the Paddle Station!

This company would be a lot of fun to work for if it was managed properly. Working on the river side all summer was fun but challenging work. Coworkers were great, everyone got along nicely. The scheduling could be a lot more organized. Time and time again the manager would group message everyone last minute looking for people to come in, since they were usually short staffed. Like any seasonal, outside job, it is very weather dependent; unfortunately if there are many rainy days, you won't have great hours or paychecks. Manager / Owner has a tendency to say inappropriate things about female staff members. Overall, would not recommend working here.

Working at the paddle station is awesome if you enjoy being outside and interacting with all sorts of people, i’ve rarely had a shift that i haven’t been able to enjoy. The only issue that comes with working for this company is that shifts depend on bookings, and bookings depend on timing and weather. Most employee’s will not great hours in the early summer because of schools still being open and iffy weather, it is only mid-July that employees will start getting more hours to work. Otherwise, great experience working for this company.

I have worked at the paddlestation for two years now and I absolutely love it. The staff is always super welcoming and helpful and make working there a great experience. The management team is organized and makes your role at the paddlestation super clear. The job is obviously weather dependent but both years I have worked there I found myself getting a lot of hours. Super great job for people who need experience and enjoy working outside.

Do not work here unless you are looking for a job with an unprofessional boss who constantly makes inappropriate comments, fellow crew members who have been charged with serious offences, and poor management. Seriously its astounding that this business is still "alive & well", I truly believe that if the public knew how this place was ran, they would have zero business.

If you are considering this job, I would really recommend looking for other seasonal work that will actually be of benefit, were you will be respected and safe. 

I just got a job here at the Paddle Station closer to the end of the season and for a short time I was there it was enjoyable. A hardworking job but very fun to be near the water and in the sun. For the most part, it was managed well it got a little uncoordinated in the last week due to student workers leaving for university but that's understandable. I worked with a great group of people and we were very like-minded. Overall a great first or summer job.

Small business owner, responsible for management, marketing, financials, training employees, overall strategy, and other paperwork. 

	Developed and built business from ground up, establishing a customer base of 12,000 in the first season.
	Created marketing plan and established market presence, using a combination of techniques and channels including demonstrations, media presentations, and guerrilla marketing strategies

I worked at Paddle Station during the summer of 2021. Most of the employees were great to work with. Young working crew with all the fun and the challenges that this may represent. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Crew member 3 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Driver 3 salaries reported	$19.83 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$22.50 per hour
Chargé de location 1 salary reported	$17.50 per hour
General manager 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour

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