A RARE and remote job opportunity has arisen on one of Scotland's smallest inhabited islands. The National Trust of Scotland are advertising the role of Pier Manager on Canna, a tiny island off the west coast , that's home to just 15 permanent residents. 3 The Isle of Canna is home to just 15 permanent residents Credit: Alamy 3 Canna is home to 20,000 seabirds including the beautiful puffin Credit: National Trust of Scotland 3 The successful candidate would manage the pier for the National Trust Credit: National Trust of Scotland The once in a lifetime "dream job " to live and work on the island would see the the successful candidate "ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of Canna Harbour, an essential facility for the Isle of Canna community.
" The NTS, who look after the island after it was bequeathed to them in 1981, said they were looking for a person with " marine or seafaring experience, a strong health & safety ethos, and a passion for preserving Scotland’s incredible places and heritage." Based on the island of Canna the Pier Manager role will be to manage the operation and maintenance of Canna Harbour. It is visited six times a week by a Cal Mac ferries between March and October.
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