Bear Guard - Remote Alaska

Position Overview

The Bear Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel and equipment at a remote surface drilling operation. This role focuses on wildlife deterrence and monitoring, including the installation and maintenance of an electric bear fence surrounding the worksite. The Bear Guard must remain alert at all times for bear activity and be prepared to take appropriate action to protect human life and company assets.

This position requires working in remote outdoor conditions and living at a man camp near the worksite.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and monitor an electric bear fence around the drilling site


• Conduct continuous surveillance for bear and wildlife activity


• Take appropriate action to deter wildlife and mitigate threats


• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and wildlife interaction procedures


• Support overall site safety and security operations

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Remote camp-based position in Alaska


• Food and lodging provided


• Shift work with 11–12 hour workdays


• Rotational schedule: minimum 3 weeks on / 1 week off, job specific depending on needs


• Exposure to outdoor and potentially harsh environmental conditions

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older


• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to work long hours in remote outdoor environments


• Physical fitness, some positions require hiking in steep terrain

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor or remote environments


• Background in private security, military, law enforcement, hunting or outdoor guiding, or related fields


• Knowledge of wildlife behavior and interaction techniques


• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or higher-level medical training


• Bear safety certifications


• Shotgun proficiency certifications

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to remain alert for extended periods


• Comfortable working around wildlife in remote conditions


• Capable of performing physical tasks outdoors in varying weather

This position is ideal for individuals with strong situational awareness, outdoor experience, and a commitment to safety in remote environments.

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