2025-26 Winter Medical Officer

Northern Tier High Adventure Base of Ely, MN is looking to hire a summer Medical Officer. Do you have a passion for emergency response? Are you interested in wilderness medicine? Are you someone who is committed to providing exceptional and consistent quality in everything you do? Would you like to make this a summer to remember? This medical officer position starts at $1770.00 / month and we provide all staff with food and housing. The experience, however, is priceless! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT NORTHERN TIER HIGH ADVENTURE BASE / BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

We're a national high adventure base for the Boy Scouts of America, we specialize in wilderness canoe treks in the Boundary Waters (Minnesota) and Canada as well as winter camping treks. In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier's three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests, and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario, and Northeast Manitoba. Our guiding values are the scout oath and law as well as providing life-changing experiences tailored specifically for scout units.

We employ hundreds of staff every year. Staff members come from all over the world and bring with them unique skills and talents. Our diverse and qualified staff work as a team and annually deliver the wilderness experience of a lifetime to thousands of youth and adults.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Northern Tier Medical officer administers first aid at our Ely location and communicates with first responders in the field via radio and sat phone. The medical officer is also expected to manage all paperwork regarding medical responses. Additionally, the medical officer is responsible for managing the Northern Tier medical supplies closet, ordering new supplies, and stocking first aid kits around the base.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SUMMER MEDICAL OFFICER

• Age 18 or older
• Available for the summer from late May-August
• Passion for outdoor adventure and mentoring youth
• Currently holds an EMR, EMT, or higher certification. OR the availability to take an EMR course prior to the summer(Northern Tier can assist with this process)

Can you think critically and function independently with minimal supervision? Are you attentive to safety and take common-sense precautions? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Can you work effectively with both youth and adults? Do you enjoy coaching others? Are you patient and able to remain calm under pressure? If so, you might just be perfect for this outdoor adventure guide job! Apply now.

SEASONAL WORK SCHEDULE

This medical officer job typically gets one day off per 6 days on and works throughout the summer from late May to August.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this seasonal outdoor adventure guide job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location : 55731