Chef

Hi! My name is Colin but at Aikens, people call me Chef C.
2026 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m currently looking for work in the off-season. I used to be the chef de partie at Canada Life Centre.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be fishing because I’m surrounded by some of the best fishermen in Canada and I need to catch up!
My perfect day off at Aikens would include spending my time in a boat, pitching some line and enjoying nature. Or, sitting in my porch enjoying the view and listening to the birds sing and the waves crash against the rocks.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Jus and Pat.
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I love to sing/rap and write music and poetry.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a lake trout because they are rare to come across.

Baker

Hi! My name is Linnea but at Aikens, people call me Linnea Baker Dog (LBD).
2026 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m helping my friend with the cross country ski team in Yellowknife.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be sleeping eight hours in five hours.
My perfect day off at Aikens would include sleeping in and going out on the water.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Mojo because he can be hard to find and has a big bark to scare them away.
You might be surprised to learn this about me…I am named after a flower you can find here at aikens on the walking trails when it’s in season. It’s called the twin flower and it has two little pink bell shaped flowers.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a lake trout because they like to stay in the shadows but once you catch one, it’s fun and exciting.

Guest Experience Supervisor

Head of Housekeeping

Hi! My name is Annika but at Aikens, people call me Anni.
2026 marks my 5th season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m doing community work and reading.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be tea.
My perfect day off at Aikens would include going out on a canot and reading in the sun.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Jody.
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I bead and I work with leather.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a lake trout because I like cold water.

GGO Hostess & Housekeeping

GGO Hostess & Housekeeping

Hi! My name is Kayla but at Aikens, people call me Kay (but mostly just by Pat).
2026 marks my 4th season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m longing to be back at Aikens, to sit on the porch, on a nice cool rainy day, with an iced coffee in hand.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be how to make the best banana bread in the WORLD.
My perfect day off at Aikens would include sitting on the porch with a nice iced coffee.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Annika because she knows her plants, especially in this area. I also know she already has a plan just in case!
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I’m like a grandma, I like to go to bed early, crochet, and I enjoy a range of “grandma” hobbies.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a pike because I like to barrel roll in my blankets.

Housekeeping

Hi! My name is Jessie but at Aikens, people call me Jess.
2026 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m traveling and hibernating.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be free diving because I love the ocean.
My perfect day off at Aikens would include going trout fishing and actually catching a trout.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Boon (Jody).
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I have almost 100 different species of houseplants.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is perch because I’m vertically challenged (not short!), a little outgoing and seemingly everywhere if you look hard enough.

Housekeeping

Hi! My name is Tatjana but at Aikens, people call me Tat.
2026 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m at school getting my degree in ecology. When I’m not at school, I’m hunting or fishing with my family.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be playing pool.
My perfect day off at Aikens would includes sleeping in, fishing for most of the day and reading a good book on the North Star Porch.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Jody.
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I love baking, especially cookies. And I adopted my first cat last summer (his name is Jasper).
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a dock walleye because you get to relax in the shade under the dock and get fed minnows. They’re also very smart and get their minions without touching the hook.

Housekeeping

Hi! My name is Marianne but at Aikens, people still call me Marianne (no nickname yet!).
2026 marks my first season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m studying sciences at university and on the weekends, I’m at the cabin.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be cooking.
My perfect day off at Aikens would include a little bit of fishing off the boat, followed by an evening of reading in the hammock while watching the sunset.
An Aikens staff member that I think would most likely survive a zombie apocalypse is Eric.
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I would like to travel to every continent at least once in my lifetime.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a lake trout because they adapt very well to seasonal changes and have great fighting power.

Housekeeping

Hi! My name is Keira but at Aikens, people still call me Keira.
2026 marks my first season at Aikens.
In the off-season, when I’m not working at Aikens, I’m a university student working towards my Bachelor of Fine Arts.
If I could instantly become an expert at one thing, it would be playing the cello.
My perfect day off at Aikens would include curling up in a blanket on the porch to watch the lake.
You might be surprised to learn this about me… I used to do competitive down-hill skiing.
An Aikens fish that best matches my personality is a whitefish because I’m quiet and shy, but once you got me, I’m pretty cool!

Organization Expert

Kitchen / Housekeeping