BC Lighthouse Keeper: A day in the Life of a Keeper
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- I go through a day of what it is like to be a lighthouse keeper.
Keep in mind this is for entertainment purposes and while much of what I am doing here is indeed what is done on a daily basis, there is a lot more to it as well. Safety is always our primary concern and ensuring the weather is properly reported on a regular basis.
For those who may ask, there is not a switch that has to be turned on and off for the actual lighthouse!
Do you want to see more regarding a Lightkeeper's duties? Check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/BmLO9ZowsVc/w-d-xo.html
How to apply light house keeper,
How to apply can you helping me thank you
NO traffic jam, noise free, surrounded by water instead of people, listening bird sing, watching fish swim, breathe in sea breeze, life is good here. 🤗🤗
it is very hard to complain, indeed.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper If i look out my window it is fill with blue sea water and ocean breeze. I sure can't find anything to complain at all. 🤗
Lighthouses, post offices and rail's last cabin had always fascinated me.
Well hopefully we can help in the lighthouses department!
@@BCLighthouseKeeper
❤️
What’s a rails last cabin
@@BeautyB14 search "caboose" on yt /google
I can live in light house whole life without cellphone or internet ..
Man, this is my dream job. And by the way really great videos!
Well, it is indeed my dream job also. Glad you enjoy the videos. I hope I can continue to create them.
Its gud to see..very calm job..no involving people..trafic..all hectic life..arhhh wish i can come there for holiday
Your videos are exactly what I was looking for! I am writing a short story which involves an old man working as a lighthouse keeper but I got stuck when asked myself: what does a lighthouse keeper do? Thank you for sharing the experience! :)
Glad I could help out. I hope it gives you some ideas.
Where can I read your story??
There is no old man here. Hahaha... 😜😜
saaame haha
"I was born and raised by the sea, shy yet proud
Learned to stay away from the crowd
In my home, my lighthouse
One hundred one steps, round and down
New Years eve, one night at the town
Can change one life into eternity..."
-"White Pearl, Black Oceans" by Sonata Arctica
Beautiful.
You cook a nice egg.
Why thank you. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day!
Damn, sitting there all snug, tucked away in isolation just playing some video games in the evening looks so comfy
It is pretty great, not going to lie.
Can we have a visit there?
I have been trying to find good lighthouse keeper videos and this is the only good one I found so thanks 🙂
Glad I could help!
Hi Spence...I'm a Lighthouse keeper from india...great to see your channel😇👍...can you give a brief about the revolving optical equipment and flash character of the lighthouse..
No problem! here is a link to two more videos which does go into more detail regarding the Lighthouse Entrance Island:
th-cam.com/video/LAoIeuktqVw/w-d-xo.html - This one has the Lighthouse characteristics.
th-cam.com/video/UnvRwrI9HyU/w-d-xo.html - This one takes a look at the actual modern day equipment that makes up the light.
The station I am at now (I am no longer at Entrance at the time of writing this) is not a standard lighthouse but a Sector light that is part of a narrow shipping channel that gets a lot of use every day. It is a little different than a typical Lighthouse but same type of idea.
Can you share anything from your lighthouse? Awesome to see other Keepers here on youtube and I love to see what type of stations are being used in other countries. Thanks for reaching out!
I feel this calling me. What a quiet peaceful life. I bet there are moments that are high stress though! Thank you for the video sir!
Yea like when it’s dark outside and it’s a thunderstorm
There are a lot of different factors depending on the location you are at. Some stations are hit with severe storms and giant waves crashing into the station itself. I have not experienced this but I can only imagine the stress and fear that are involved in that.
I was translating an article about the career of a lighthouse keeper. This video helps a lot. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
As terrified as I am of large bodies of water I would love to be a lighthouse keeper. Such a simple, and orderly lifestyle, seems extremely honorable. Yeah, you might have to bear out the storms and that brings lots of dangers itself but even then I would still *LOVE* to do this job.
This video made you a subscription, keep on shining!
Thank you for your subscription. It is appreciated.
Day in life of lighthouse keeper:
1. wake up lift beanie off of eyes
2. Take beanie off
3. Put beanie back on
4. Check lawnmower’s gas twice with beanie on
5. Play video games with beanie on
6. Fall asleep in chair with beanie on
😂😂 beanie for life!!! haha
Take care...It wears you up..I'm too a Lighthouse keeper from India 🇮🇳...
That is awesome you are a keeper as well. I would love to know more about Lighthouses in India. If you get a chance, send me an email and we can talk further. Thank you so much for reaching out.
I would do this job in an instant if the opportunity came around. It looks amazing. Happy for ya to have such a neat gig!
I totally agree! Thanks for the well wishes.
I would love too be a lighthouse keeper one day I’m a girl though does that matter ? I might sound stupid saying that
I would say about 40% of lightkeepers are now female so being a girl does not hinder your ability to do the job.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper really ?? That’s amazing thank you I think it’s such a cool job !!
What an awesome job all alone out there in peace and quite.
Also Mass Effect 2 is on of the best games off all time.
I have not found any game to give me the sanctification of ME2. I will agree with you on it being one of the best games of all time.
For me the solitude is amazing and the time spent alone without having to deal with anyone else is just bliss.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper ME trilogy are great games. But I also thought you like Sims3 due to music choice
Somebody’s gotta keep the lighthouses on for the Chinese.
I suppose.
seems like there would be a lot of painting and maintence work around the buildings.. the house is really cool , noticed the sattelite cable.
Yes, a lot of it is painting and maintenance. Many of the stations do have cable or internet through satellite, as this is the only way of getting access.
@@BCLighthouseKeeperhow useful is the internet? Is it very slow?
You never even showed the freaking lighthouse!
Believe me, it is there.
that's what she said
@@BCLighthouseKeeper and that's what I said
Bro he showed the inside of it
That lighthouse "bulb" looks so small. I thought it's bigger... way bigger. That's interesting.
There are still some lighthouses that use more traditional lenses and bulbs, in other words, they are big. Very Big. But most of the modern day set ups are much smaller and provide the same amount of light in a much more compact package with less power required.
Hi there Iam a lighthouse owner and I love it I have the little lite in ucluelet on van isl it's so quiet and peaceful mind you it cost a fortune to buy but who can put a Price on a lil bit of heaven so I see why you look at peace there blessings and joy to you 🎉
Can you guide me how to get a job as a lighthouse keeper??
it is truly a unique experience and it is quite hard to argue with the view!
🙏🏼 this life is what I want 💗💗💗
I completely understand.
Ngl, I literally just think about being any jobs that might've suit me, that only requires me to not have a burn out or at least have fun or be at peace, and then I drew a lighthouse in my drawing, and for awhile I kept drawing them in the backgrounds because I can't just draw the sea without a land.
And then I wondered,,
"What is it like, to be the keeper of light?"
After researching what it's like to be a lighthouse keeper, I've decided.
Yeah I'm going to be a lighthouse keeper.
And if someone told me that I'm not suited for that job and I'll fail, I'll keep dreaming of becoming one out of SPITE
That is awesome! Love the determination. BC is actually really looking for keepers right now so you may be able to get your wish if you are in Canada.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper OOOO!!! hopefully they'll still keep looking because I'm still 14 😅
And I'm from the Philippines 😔
I don't know why I was expecting an old wooden cabin, almost going to fall down any minute now, lower part flooded, and monsters surrounding the lighthouse in the night 😂😂.
now that would be exciting.
How can a person get a lighthouse job? Do you know about the lighthouse off France? Do you actually get paid 1.2M for the year?
I don't know if the wage for the lighthouse is question is legit but I would take what I hear online with a grain of salt, so to speak.
When a position is open, it is usually posted on the government of canada jobs board.
Thanks for the video. I never thought of what Lighthouse Keepers actually do or that they’re still around. Keep watching over the waters🙂
Glad you enjoyed the video. We will continue to keep watch!
seems like an easy no headache job but very repeptitive, and you have a nice home with an amazing view , i wonder how much you pay to rent that or bought it?
peaceful life you have, would be nice to bring up kids there away from all the crazy city
I don't rent or have not bought. This is my job and since I live on site, the accomodations are provided for me.
I am from india and we live in a totally different atmosphere a lot of traffic a lot of people, spirituality, friend, family, national affairs, education so on and so on for me living like you is a dream ,for a limited time😅.
Love you buddy ❣️ if you ever get a chance to visit our country then we welcome you ❤
India is for sure on the bucket list of places to visit. I have been to many different countries in south east asia and love the cultures.
write little texts of your task discreption in video, ex. (average temperature) (what you are monitoring and why)( Times)
Going to make an updated version someday soon.
From a cinematic standpoint, this was excellent! Almost every scene was drawn out in a way that reinforces the solitude. It was immersive as much as it was informative.
Do you rotate shifts with your partner or were they not in the video?
If you don’t mind me asking, how often do you see your wife if you live where you work?
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is very pleasing to read them and know that sometimes the efforts are worth it. I really wanted to convey these feelings of loneliness and isolation.
There are many things you do alone while you are working and when I was filming this was all work done by myself. Different keepers work differently such as the current person I work with tends to want to always work as a team so much of what we do is done together and only a few things during the day are done apart.
I have not seen my wife for 10 months now which is very unfortunate. We were hoping she could get out to where I am now before now but things have not quite worked out the way we wanted. Eventually she will live with me at my current station but there is a lot we still need to go through before we can do that.
Thanks for your comments and questions.
Yes, as a screenwriter, and cinemaphile in general, I was really drawn in!
This is so awesome! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Just a quick question, do you ever get scared at all?
I do not get scared but occasionally my wife has......
@@BCLighthouseKeeper is there wifi? I'll be doing my first 5day light stay at Estevan tomorrow!!!!
i just want to give a shout out to the hummingbird feeder on this guys window
It was always pretty great to eat your meal and watch the humming birds do their thing.
I've always wanted to either become a lighthouse keeper or fire watch, it just seems so peaceful, even when there's dangers.
no question. I can't imagine doing anything else now that I am doing this.
I really appreciate ur hard work, I know that it is hard and risky to be a light house keeper , I hope ur happy,
I hope u are enjoying ur life , I really appreciate ur hard work, and how to u manage when big waves hit light house , have u ever experienced such a thing?
nothing to big at the lighthouses I have been at but there are others around that have huge waves.
I didn't learn anything from this video except that I didn't like the awful music. sheesh.
At least you learned something. That is a good thing.
Mass Effect, nice taste in games! Are you allowed to live with your spouse when on duty on the island? Seems serene but a bit lonely.
Yes, you can live with your spouse, and she can even work as well if desired, giving you additional income.
Where do you find jobs like this? In the US its said that lighthouse keeper jobs are slim to none.
I am in Canada and we still have 27 stations in BC that require keepers and 24 I believe on the east coast. In BC we are actually really looking for keepers at this time. Watch my channel for new video about how to get the job shortly.
do you ever feel lonely :(
I don't but I could understand how some would get that way. I do miss being with my wife but I am also quite busy every day so there isn't a lot of time to be lonely.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper how often do you get to see your wife and why can’t she just live with you.
@@khaiayris3019 that is a compacted question. I did see my wife a few months ago and she does plan on visiting again in a few more months but at this time she has decided that living at the lighthouse maybe is not for her.
You got a tv video games solitude and a roof over your head. You're living my dream
I am living my dream also!
Ever think you need a woman in your life man? Damn that music toward the end was depressing
I am comfortable with myself, so I don't feel the need to have a woman. It would be nice to have a family on station but it is not quite in the cards yet. Maybe someday...
Just so people know not all Canadians wear toques Ehh, and I think ost of us Canadians wouldnt wear them to bed lol
Mass Effect series is a great Gaming series I think I have played through the whole series in the last 5 year at least 4 times lol unfortunately for me I don't use gaming boxes I build my Own PC so bringing that would probably be an issue but like I said on previous Videos i am wondering what the qualifications are to do this job and how to apply I think that its time for a change from being Security and asset protection in the city, I am more attuned to Nature .
Personal effects and PCs are not a problem if you are assigned a station full time, as you essentially live there all year so your effects are sent out to you via one of the CCG boats. It takes some time to get assigned a perminant spot but if you are clear with the office about what you are looking for, it can happen once you are in the system. A Laptop is a very easy way to be mobile while you are doing relief work.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper Thank you for replying I know you are busy, that is good
to know
0:48 expecting him to breakout singing
love it!
Sincere question...
Can i apply for the job?
yes, head over to jobs.ca and do a search for assistant lighthouse keeper. There is a posting there.
Damn mate this is one lonely life you are living there, I personally can't do that I would go Mental.
I can understand that many have difficulty with the isolation. Personally, I love it. I have difficulty when I go back to town now. haha.
That's the kind of life I want. Bro you are so lucky🎉
Thank you! I would agree with you.
Damn soo peaceful. In my country there are no lighthouse jobs
Aww, I am so sorry to hear that.
Do you ever find yourself lonely? Do you from time to time wonder what life could've been like if you werent in this career field?
Personally I do not. I know this is not for everyone but for me, I am very comfortable with spending time by myself. Currently, I do have the ability to go into town by boat if I need to but more often than not, I choose not to. There is lots to keep me busy and I find I don't have enough time to do what I want to do.
Please tell me how to became a light house keeper please guide me 🙏🙏
There is going to be a new job posting on jobs.ca soon and I will be doing a video series to go with it on how you can become a keeper. Keep an eye out for it.
I get ready for light house kapper job ..
See you on the lights!
No people to deal with, just me doing my job and making sure that lighthouse has the correct supplies and checking all the reports, calling in the weather and sea conditions to the coast guard. I would be tickled to death to do a job like that. Just me and my little pug. Man, that’s a dream job. I’ve always thought about who does the lighthouse keeper position. Now, I know. No pain in the ass people, no traffic, no stress. That job is so great, let me tell you how great that job is to me, if they gave me a vacation, I wouldn’t take it. I’d rather stay in the lighthouse area and do the job. Buddy, you’re the luckiest guy in the world. Don’t ever leave that job! Don’t even think about it. If you get lonely, that’s what man’s best friend is for. Best of luck to you and you’ve got a dream job! Thanks for the video!
I have to say, I agree with your statement 100%. I only leave my station if I absulutely must.
"Let's take a look a my job!"
*Sleeps
How often do you find work that pays you to sleep? Pretty hard to beat. haha.
I wonder how much do they pay for this kind of job.
Salary can range from $45000 to $75000 depending on location and length of service. It is a public service job so all the salaries are posted online and can be found using a google search.
How and where to apply I like this job wow
If you search for assistant lighthouse keeper on the jobs canada site you will see the current application.
11:11 that ceiling light!
IKR! It's a classic!
I would love to do this, I just couldn’t do it solo simply for medical reasons. I simple injury could be fatal and no one could get to you in time to save you in certain conditions.
Honestly I think being a lighthouse keeper would be one of the best jobs for me
Because I love to be alone, especially when doing any work that I already know what to do without any help
Infact I usually hate being around people, and honestly having a job that's most isolated sounds great to me. Which may sound completely mad to most
You are not completely alone, you do have another keeper with you, there are always 2 in reomote places like this just in case there is a medical emergency.
You are living the dream! What qualifications did you need to become a keeper?
To be a Keeper in Canada you need to be a Canadian citizen or resident and be legal to work in Canada. Then you need your first aid and your Marine Radio Certificate. After that, you just need to be assessed for your abilities to work in isolated conditions and your health to be sure you can be away from civilization for long periods of time.
"What does a lighthouse keeper do?"
Set up shots and a lot of editing, by the looks of it.
pretty much.
Unusual music. Somehow fits.
Thanks so much!
I KNOW this is an old video but I just wanted to comment because I was so excited to see mass effect 2! 😄
Awesome! My favorite game. Considering doing another run of it after finishing Arkham Asylum.
4:37 such a dedication! You walked THAT far only having to walk back to retrieve the camera. lol
Still have no idea what a light keeper does 😅
and that is the mystery. haha
Born too early to explore the stars... born too late to be a lighthouse keeper. Im immensely jealous. Good for you! Love the videos.
Subtitles describing each work station would be informative:)
Fair comment. I have tried to do a few other videos about what things are in more depth but this is something I should be considering for the future.
How can get a job as lighthouse keeper
You will need to go to the jobs canada website and search for lighthouse keeper. The application should be available there.
i willing to apply for light house keeper
It is a decent life for sure.
Very cool decor, man! What are those huge tanks for?
The tanks are full of diesel fuel. The island is not connected power wise to the mainland anywhere so we need to create our own power. Before the solar panels and wind generators, diesel engines were the only way to charge the batteries needed to power the entire island.
Came here after listening to you on the podcast What Was That Like. As a book loving introvert your job is enviable! What the heck did you pour your eggs over??
@@kelleyforbes8625 it is my take on a traditional Filipino breakfast, Cornsilog. Essentially it is rice with fried shredded corned beef topped with fried eggs. I love it and have it pretty much every day and just change the meat part of it from Corned beef to Spam, to Bacon or to fried smokies each day. I love it. yum.
You don't even unpack your suitcase?
This was a temporary spot for me, only for a few months so it was easy to just live out of my suitcase. Now I live at a post permanently so I no longer live in a suitcase.
I'm a 19 year old girl and im wondering if this career is in any way possible for me. Where to even begin?
That is awesome you would consider such a carrier and it would indeed be possible if you reside in Canada and have the correct credentials. There is an email address in my about page that you can send an email to if you are indeed serious about finding out more and we can see if we can put you down on the correct path.
You don’t live with your wife? You’re wearing a wedding ring
At the time of fiming this, my wife was working a different job in town but the plan was for us to eventually both be working at a station.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper ohhh
I wanna do this for a living.
Me too....ah wait, I do already. haha. Thanks for watching!
great music. and video.
Thank you so much for saying!
Can you live with your partner
Yes, you can and if your partner wants to work as well, then you can work as a team.
Dream job! No humans to deal with (win win).
Yes, it is a fairly private job. You do have another keeper that you have to work with but it is not all the time.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper sign me up
Nice
Thanks
Introvert dream job
Indeed.
Where can I find such a job?
If you search for assistant lighthouse keeper on the jobs canada site you will see the current application.
Amazing video. Absolutely my dream job
BC is currently looking for new keepers. keep an eye out for a new video on how to get the job!
You work under state or federal ?
Canada federal, part of the Canadian Coast Guard which is part of the department of fisheries and oceans.
Love your hat
Why thank you! I have since had to retire that one but I do have another now.
I'd love this job!
I do love this job. I can't imagine doing anything else in my life right now.
My dream job
Me Also! haha.
Can anyone come ashore on entrance island and just walk around?
It is possible and Entrance does get visitors all through the year, from kyakers, to fishermen and just people who are curious. There is no dock or easy way to get on other then helicopter but if you don't mind you boat getting a few scratches on the rocks, it can be done.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper we have actually anchored our 30' sailboat in lock bay and used the dingy to check out the sea lions. But we just didn't know if we where allowed to walk around on the island.
@@84Rabbitz I don't know who is actually on Entrance right now but usually Keepers are willing to talk to visitors if and when they show up. Some stations along the west coast trail get a lot of visitors in the summer months. When I was on Entrance I had visitors only twice.
I always suspected that the job is endless and active.
You ain't kidding about safety, if you got hurt it's not like anyone will find you for quite a while, you need to take care of yourself and NOT get hurt.
Yes, safety is on my mind a lot here. I would not want to have to do a medical evac!
so interesting.
Thank you.
Tranquil.
It is a peaceful life for sure.
Cush job tho for real!
Likely the best job I have ever had.
Lighthouses is such great invention that it’s strange that nobody has thought about using them to help mark locations in deep jungles, forests and desserts if people are lost in their camping trips.
I hear you on that one. I think part of the reason may be the difficulty with terrain. With a lighthouse, the light can be focused into a concentrated beam of light. if you are not looking at the beam, the light is actually pretty hard to see. If you had a light on a mountain or a ridge, the light would need to be more spread out so it can be seen from many directions or at least it would need to be focused into a vertical line as it rotates so it can be seen from many elevations. Just my quick thoughts on it.
quite beautiful
I agree.
My dreams job
me too! hehe
A day in the Life of a Light Keeper.... playing Mass Effect 1 perfect job!
Hard to get any better!
Ah sound pretty chill job, as long as there isn't William Dafoe yelling at me all day
no william dafoe for me. Just a nice quiet house all alone.
I wish Im a lighthouse keeper ❤
it is a dream come true, no doubt.
I love ur job dude ...🔥
Thank you, believe me, I love my job also!
Live your best life, helping others will help you do that. Like what your putting down. Keep it up...
Thanks for watching. It is appreciated.
What is your salary in dollor ,tell me please...
maybe it's a bit silly but i always wanted to keep a lighthouse.
Nothing silly about it. You should do it.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper i would love to but I wouldn't even know where to start.
@@GhoulishCinnamon If you are in Canada, more specifically BC or on the East Coast then it is fairly easy. Feel free to email me using the about page if you are seriously interested.
Parabéns pelo esforço em cumprir seu trabalho e ajudar pessoas, você não está sozinho jesus está com você aproveite esse silêncio e ambiente propício para se conectar com Ele, e vai ouvir sua voz e até sua presença, afinal ele te ama
Thank you.
Great video, Do you have internet out there and do you need any special license or training to do your job?
Hi Wayne, hope you are well. The only Internet I am working with currently is cellular but I am looking further into getting satellite put it but it can be expensive.
The things you need before applying is first aid and marine radio certificate. Everything else you need is provided once you are working.