Housekeeper

Horizon North; Prince George; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote facility provider in Canada is seeking a Housekeeper to ensure the cleanliness of facilities to the highest standards. The role involves cleaning rooms, providing housekeeping services, and maintaining inventory records. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of related experience, be fluent in English, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a 20 days on / 10 days off shift rotation and excellent benefits including paid travel time and fully covered health and dental benefits.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered extended health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Growth opportunities in a stable company

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months’ janitorial and/or housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment.
• Experience in a remote lodge setting or hotel/institutional environment is preferred; commercial cleaning experience is an asset.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to achieve a score of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Conducting walk-downs - cleaning 30 rooms per day, depending on client occupancy.
• Providing full housekeeping services in guest rooms and hallways.
• Making beds and changing linen weekly or as needed.
• Vacuuming and dusting all room furniture, blinds, including hallways.
• Washing, scrubbing, and sanitizing bathrooms, windows, and mirrors.
• Emptying garbage from all sleeping areas, including trash and recycling collection.
• Washing and folding towels, linens, and beddings.
• Loading and unloading laundry, linen trucks, and supplies.
• Maintaining accurate records of bedding in the lodge, assisting with inventory, and reporting shortages to the Lodge Manager.

Job description

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world-class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to the site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

As a Housekeeper, reporting to the Head Housekeeper, you will ensure the overall cleanliness of our facilities to the highest standards.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing as a condition of employment.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting walk-downs - cleaning 30 rooms per day, depending on client occupancy.
2. Providing full housekeeping services in guest rooms and hallways.
3. Making beds and changing linen weekly or as needed.
4. Vacuuming and dusting all room furniture, blinds, including hallways.
5. Washing, scrubbing, and sanitizing bathrooms, windows, and mirrors.
6. Emptying garbage from all sleeping areas, including trash and recycling collection.
7. Washing and folding towels, linens, and beddings.
8. Loading and unloading laundry, linen trucks, and supplies.
9. Maintaining accurate records of bedding in the lodge, assisting with inventory, and reporting shortages to the Lodge Manager.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Paid travel time.
• Join an industry leader during a time of growth, unlike other companies that are downsizing.
• Be #1 on day 1 with us!

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A minimum of 6 months’ janitorial and/or housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment.
• Experience in a remote lodge setting or hotel/institutional environment is preferred; commercial cleaning experience is an asset.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to achieve a score of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or other protected factors. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.