Housekeeper, Temporary Full Time

ESS Compass; Richmond; Remote; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly In/Fly Out travel

Accommodation provided

Union Local 40

Job summary

ESS Canada is hiring Housekeepers to perform light cleaning duties across a remote camp environment in Richmond, BC. You will be responsible for cleaning, bed linen handling, and ensuring a sanitary, orderly facility in compliance with health and safety guidelines.

The role includes 12-hour day shifts with a 14 days on/14 days off rotation. Travel and accommodations are provided; Local 40 union participation applies.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including lifting up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect areas and items such as washrooms, vents, interior windows, walls, glass, doors, and mirrors.
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen.
• Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed.
• Check all primary areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators, and mezzanines and clean as required.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and complete carpet extraction as needed.
• Remove all garbage from resident rooms and common areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information.
• Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs).
• Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines.
• Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately.
• Responding to emergency cleanups as required.

Skills

Time management

English proficiency

Lifting up to 20 pounds

Experience in housekeeping

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

As one of our Housekeepers you will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties that maintain the establishment in a clean and orderly manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect areas and items such as washrooms, vents, interior windows, walls, glass, doors, and mirrors
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen
• Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed
• Check all primary areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators, and mezzanines and clean as required
• Vacuum carpeted areas and complete carpet extraction as needed
• Remove all garbage from resident rooms and common areas
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information
• Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs)
• Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines
• Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately
• Responding to emergency cleanups as required

Qualifications

• Previous commercial housekeeping experience in a hotel or remote camp setting is an asset
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including requirements to lift up to 20 pounds

Position Requirements

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Shift: 12hr/Day
• Rotation: 14 Days on/14 Days off
• Join Union: Local 40
• Approx. End Date: Oct 31, 2026
• Travel and accommodations provided

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $21.75. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Travel Required

Yes . Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp. Flight and accommodations provided.