Work at Sunset Beach
Join the Sunset Beach summer crew!
Working at Sunset Beach is an opportunity to spend your summer outdoors, gain hands-on experience, and be part of a small, supportive team helping build and maintain a growing lake community. Our seasonal summer positions are well suited for students who enjoy physical work, working outside, and contributing to meaningful projects in a beautiful setting.
Sunset Beach is located on the eastern shores of Lake Diefenbaker, near Elbow, Saskatchewan, and is within comfortable driving distance of Saskatoon. Each summer, we hire seasonal staff to assist with landscaping, trail and green space maintenance, and general development support throughout the community.
Who We're Hiring
We hire seasonal summer staff, typically students, to support on-site operations during the busy summer months. These roles are ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in their work, and are comfortable being part of a hands-on environment.
Positions are full-time and seasonal, with work taking place primarily outdoors.
Job Overview
As a member of the Sunset Beach summer crew, you will assist with a wide range of tasks that help keep the community looking its best and operating smoothly throughout the season. Work varies day to day and may include landscaping, trail maintenance, general property upkeep, and assisting with ongoing development projects.
This role offers practical experience, responsibility, and the chance to work in a unique lakefront setting.
Key Responsibilities
The Sunset Beach summer crew are responsible for ensuring an aesthetic and functional development for current property owners and visitors.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Tree planting and care
- Trail and green space upkeep (including grass cutting, weed spraying, harrowing)
- Ensuring public spaces are cleaned and stocked (including bathroom cleaning, sweeping, sign cleaning, garbage removal, Little Free Library stocking, fence staining)
- Assisting with general site maintenance and development tasks
- Supporting seasonal projects as needed
- Working cooperatively with other team members to complete daily tasks
- Operating equipment including but not limited to zero-turn mowers, wipper snippers, quads, and pioneer side-by-sides
- Equipment maintenance and relevant recording procedures
No specific experience is required, though previous landscaping or outdoor work experience is considered an asset.
All staff will be provided with an operations manual and participate in orientation about tasks and equipment.
Work Schedule & Environment
- Full-time, seasonal summer employment
- Typically work Monday to Thursday, 10 hour days. Flexible start and end times per day.
- Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions. (Be prepared to work in the rain, heat, dust, and wind)
- Physical work that may involve lifting, walking, and manual tasks
- Breaks are provided throughout the day, including one 15 minute morning break, one 15 minute afternoon break, and one hour paid lunch
- Staff will not work on stat holidays
- Staff are not expected to work any overtime hours
- Work takes place at Sunset Beach at Lake Diefenbaker, near Elbow, Saskatchewan
- Post-secondary and high school students are welcome to apply
- Employment will begin in May and continue until the end of August. (High school students would begin in July)
- Competitive starting wages
Qualifications & Skills
We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Reliable and punctual
- Willing to learn and take direction
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Physically capable of outdoor work
- Positive, respectful, and safety-conscious
- Hard working and motivated
A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Interested in joining our summer crew? Send your resume and cover letter to ashley@sunsetbeachforsale.ca.
The deadline to apply is March 31st for post-secondary students, and June 15th for high-school students.
For questions relating to the employment position, students can reach Ashley by phone or text at (306) 231-5994.
What Past Team Members Say
Past summer staff often highlight the variety of work, the supportive team environment, and the opportunity to work outdoors in a scenic lake setting. The 4 day work week and 3 day weekends are also one of the highlights. Many return for additional seasons, and the experience has proven valuable for those pursuing future studies or careers in trades, environmental work, or project-based roles.
Hear what some of our past crew members had to say about working at Sunset Beach:
Eric Woodley (Moose Jaw, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2024-2025
When I applied at Sunset Beach, I was initially excited about living out at Lake Diefenbaker. Great beach, fishing, hiking trails, what’s not to love? But what I didn’t expect was to love working at Sunset Beach as much as I did. The job itself is fun, and I gained new experiences and skills during my time. I live in the city, and the skills that I learned at Sunset are some that I would find hard to learn in a place like Saskatoon. Nothing felt like actual “work” and tasks made the day go by quickly. From tree planting to mowing, it was all enjoyable. Even the weeding! Listening to your favourite podcast or music while you pick weeds and get a tan is a pretty sick deal to me.
Another added plus is the 4-day work week. It goes by quickly and before you know it, the weekend is here. Having Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off was an added bonus because I could make plans with my friends, go back home to Saskatoon, or go back to my hometown. I was able to have the fun summer experience and pay my bills at the same time.
Something else that I didn’t expect is the absolutely wonderful work-place environment. We received lots of positive reinforcement, and our hard work was recognized. I can truly say that one of the reasons why I enjoyed working at Sunset so much was because of the genuine passion, positivity, and trust from everybody that works there, I cannot express that enough. The energy is contagious.
The time I spent at Sunset Beach, I know I will remember it for years to come. I truly have not had a job experience that was as positive, fun, and meaningful as Sunset Beach. This place holds a special place in my heart and if you’re on the fence about applying, go for it, you will not regret it.
Taylor Mielke (Saskatoon, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2024-2025
Sunset Beach is an awesome workplace for so many reasons. I really enjoy working outside in the summer right along the lake because we get so many nice days throughout the summer.
Another reason I enjoy Sunset Beach is the flexible work hours. We get to work 4 days a week, which gives us weekends off and we can choose when we start and end work. That being 7-5, 6-4 and so on.
Sunset Beach is a place to grow as workers as well! Our bosses give us room to be independent when we work, which makes it more enjoyable and helps with learning how to do new tasks. At Sunset Beach we have a great team who are very supportive and helpful.
The best thing about Sunset Beach is the positive environment that we have with our co-workers, bosses, and residents.
I strongly recommend coming to work at Sunset Beach because it is a great workplace.
Shane Losie (Loreburn, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2022-2025
I found Sunset Beach to be a great place to spend my summers working. I learned so much, like how to operate different machines and how to work cohesively within a team setting. Management was always kind and made it easy for me to prioritize certain tasks well in advance. Additionally, Sunset Beach proved to be a great location for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, small wildlife sights, and a late day paddle board excursion, all adding to my experience working there.
Cole Smith (Saskatoon, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2021-2022
Sunset Beach offers the perfect summer employment opportunity for students. The five summers that I spent at Sunset were easily some of the best summers I have ever had. If you like flexible hours, working outside, and being part of a team-oriented environment, this is the place for you!
Luke Nkwama (Outlook, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2019-2023
It was an amazing experience working at Sunset Beach. It was fun, educational, and the people were amazing!
Ryan Falkowsky (Saskatoon, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2021-2023
Working at Sunset Beach was a top tier summer job! It was a job that made me grateful for the bosses and coworkers I had, which I never took for granted. I learned teamwork skills and how to do jobs independently when needed! If you get lucky like I was, you can have some of your closest friends as coworkers and you’re able to make the bestest of memories at work and outside of it!
Jordyn Dorward (Elbow, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2022-2023
Working at Sunset Beach was a fantastic experience. The entire team was welcoming and very friendly, our entire crew quickly became friends. I loved working outside and nurturing the landscape of Sunset Beach. It was truly a unique and special opportunity.
Danielle Anderson (Outlook, SK)
Sunset Beach Summer Crew 2024
Summer Students in the Media
Through Prairie Sky Trails Association, summer students at Sunset Beach participated in the Trans Canada Trail’s National Youth Employment Program in 2024. Summer students Eric Woodley and Taylor Mielke provided feedback on the program and working at Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach summer students also participated in Canadian Parks and Recreation’s Green Jobs Initiative in 2024 through Prairie Sky Trails Association. Summer student Shane Losie provided feedback about his experience with the program and working at Sunset Beach.
Message from the Summer Student Manager
As a former, multi-year summer student herself, our Project Manager, Ashley Demers, walks you through the types of tasks, responsibilities, and learning opportunities students can expect while working at Sunset Beach.