Called the best summer job in the world, the Saskatchewanderer's duty is to explore the province and highlight the different attractions that Saskatchewan has to offer.
The 2013 Saskatche-wanderer - Caitlin Taylor - was recently in Yorkton and paid a visit to the Western Development Museum.
Taylor says she applied for the job at the last minute, after seeing an advertisement on her Facebook feed two weeks before the end of the contest. She quickly put together a video and submitted her application. She got the job, and now has been wandering the province, reporting back her experiences through blogging and social media.
The job is something that has given Taylor a new perspective on the province, as she has the opportunity to travel from corner to corner experiencing the entire range of what it has to offer.
"I liked Saskatchewan before, but now it is amazing to see how much there is to experience. There are so many things to visit," Taylor says.
The people are the main attraction for Taylor she says, because she finds that their passion for what they do is infectious.
"The main highlight for me is meeting all of the really cool people who live in Saskatchewan, talking with them and having them share their story with me. When I went sailing, I talked to one of the instructors who is just so passionate about sailing, it was so great talking to him and learning what he loves doing," she details.
The geography of the province is another highlight, Taylor says, and she emphasizes that there's much more to it than the flatter parts of the region. She says she finds it rich and varied, beautiful no matter where she visits.
While the job is only for the summer, Taylor says she hopes that her eventual career is not too different from what she is doing now.
"I have been thinking of a career in journalism, so this is a good foot in the door for that. Getting more experience behind the camera and writing, this job is like my dream job, so having this experience can only help me do more things like this in the future."
While she has the job, she encourages others to be Saskatchewanderers in their own way, and take in the different things the province has to offer this summer. She notes that now is the time to travel, as the summer months are filled with different festivals and events.
Those interested in following Taylor's travels can visit saskatchewanderer.ca.
