Housekeeper – Guest House

Anglican; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming monastic community in North York is seeking a Housekeeper for their Guest House. This role involves maintaining a clean, comfortable environment and requires strong communication skills, reliability, and a positive demeanor. Candidates with hospitality experience and secondary school education are encouraged to apply. The position starts in September 2025 and offers a competitive hourly rate of $21.66.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mending and sewing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe environments for guests.
• Complete general housekeeping tasks with attention to detail.
• Manage laundry duties effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Secondary school education

Job description

The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine is a monastic community within the Anglican Church of Canada. The community maintains a beautiful campus located in North York where they are involved in a variety of ministries including a 30-bed guest and retreat house.

Website: https://ssjd.ca/

Title: Housekeeper – Guest House

Reports To: Guest House Manager
Start Date: September 2025

Do you take pride in creating a warm, clean, and welcoming environment? Are you someone who finds joy in hospitality and meaningful service? We invite you to consider joining our team as a Housekeeper at our Guest House, where we strive to “welcome all guests as Christ.”

Position Summary

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for our guests. This position is central to supporting the spirit of hospitality that defines our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, mopping, and rug cleaning with care and attention to detail.
• Manage laundry duties including washing, drying, folding, ironing, and distributing clean linen.
• Monitor linen quality and notify the Manager when items need repair or replacement.
• Stay familiar with and complete daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning routines.
• Order and maintain cleaning and laundry supplies to ensure stock is always adequate.
• Communicate maintenance needs or repairs to the Guest House Manager.
• Report any unusual incidents or concerns within the Guest House/convent.
• Be cross trained to assist in other departments when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, hospitality, or a related field is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the organization and guests.
• A welcoming demeanor and respectful, confidential approach to work.
• Secondary school education or higher.
• Mending and sewing skills are considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (11.3 kg) and perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable using and being around cleaning products.

Hourly Rate: $21.66

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest in the role to [e-mail] Posting closes on Friday, August 15, 2025.

The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine is an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If accommodations are required for the interview, please make note of them in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Criminal Record Check will be required.