executive housekeeper

Wickaninnish Inn; Tofino; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, BC, seeks a housekeeping supervisor to lead a team across guest rooms and public areas. This on-site role requires coordinating daily operations, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining service quality.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of supervisory housekeeping experience, strong communication, and budgeting skills. The position supports a fast-paced hotel setting with a commitment to guest satisfaction and environment care.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of housekeeping supervisory experience
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in hospitality or related field
• Strong leadership and budgeting abilities

Responsibilities

• Establish operational procedures
• Plan and co-ordinate activities of housekeeping supervisors and crews
• Co-ordinate inspection of assigned areas
• Supervise staff
• Maintain financial records
• Prepare budgets and payrolls
• Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
• Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff
• Ensure that local health and sanitation regulations are carried out
• Hire and dismiss staff
• Respond to complaints of guests

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Team player

Organized

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

or equivalent experience

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• 50 - 100 rooms
• Resort
• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish operational procedures
• Select and purchase equipment and supplies
• Plan and co-ordinate activities of housekeeping supervisors and crews
• Co-ordinate inspection of assigned areas
• Supervise staff
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Maintain financial records
• Prepare budgets and payrolls
• Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
• Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and uniforms
• Supervise in-house laundry services
• Co-ordinate in-house laundry services
• Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff
• Ensure that local health and sanitation regulations are carried out
• Hire and dismiss staff
• Respond to complaints of guests

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Support for Veterans
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities