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Rock Lake United Church Camp near Elko in the East Kootenay operates a church camp alongside a public campground open May to October. The society hires a live-in caretaker for security, maintenance and guest liaison, with a residence on site.
Established workplaceNo current opening
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: Ad on Pacific Mountain job board: year-round live-in caretaker for the camp and campground, five-year negotiable commitment with first-year probation, free housing on site, deadline 29 May 2026. Compensation figures in the ad are unclear (shown as '21,000-$27,000 with Free Housing ($55,000 + compensation package)'). Ad prefers Christian beliefs. A second, earlier copy also exists (pacificmountain.ca ?p=21527, not opened).
Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 9, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Elko, East Kootenay
- Property type
- retreat centre, Campground
- Operator or employer
- Rock Lake United Church Camp Society
- Roles
- Live-in caretaker (couple or contractor)
- Hiring status
- Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Yes
- Staff accommodation
- Not confirmed
- Last checked
- 2026-10-09
Work
Working there
Ad on Pacific Mountain job board: year-round live-in caretaker for the camp and campground, five-year negotiable commitment with first-year probation, free housing on site, deadline 29 May 2026. Compensation figures in the ad are unclear (shown as '21,000-$27,000 with Free Housing ($55,000 + compensation package)'). Ad prefers Christian beliefs. A second, earlier copy also exists (pacificmountain.ca ?p=21527, not opened). 1
The notice does not say whether staff housing comes with the job.
Who owns, runs and hires
Roles with evidence
- Live-in caretaker (couple or contractor) (advertised as "Live-in Caretaker Couple or Independent Contractor"): A past notice names this place 1
Sources
Still to confirm
- Pay for the current or next season
- Whether staff housing or a staff site comes with the job
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Live-in Caretaker Couple or Independent Contractor (Rock Lake Camp, Elko), Pacific Mountain job board. Checked October 9, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 9, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.