Housekeeping & Support Staff - Wilderness Resort

Jobless; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blachford Lake Lodge / Arctic Kingdom seeks seasonal Housekeeping & Support Staff to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role focuses on indoor housekeeping with opportunities to assist outdoors and participate in guest activities.

Off-grid environment requires flexibility and strong communication. You will be part of a team that maintains guest rooms, kitchens, laundry, and outdoor spaces in a unique remote setting.

Qualifications

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Serving certification required (NWT).

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and staff spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, bar, laundry, and storage areas.
• Complete laundry services and keep laundry areas organized.
• Assist with dishwashing on a rotating schedule.
• Work with the Lodge Manager to ensure supplies are stocked and ordered.

Skills

Legal eligibility to work in Canada

Education

Valid serving certification (NWT)

Job description

Housekeeping & Support Staff – Wilderness Lodge (Seasonal)

Blachford Lake Lodge / Arctic Kingdom

Location: Near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Blachford Lake Lodge and Arctic Kingdom are seeking Housekeeping & Support Staff to play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience. This position focuses primarily on indoor housekeeping, with opportunities to assist outdoors and participate in guest activities as needed.

Duties vary seasonally and are shaped by guest volume and operational needs. Working in an off-grid environment requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication. Days can be long and unpredictable, but the role offers the opportunity to work in one of the most unique and inspiring locations in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Lodge Support

• Clean and maintain guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and staff spaces
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, bar, laundry, and storage areas
• Complete laundry services and keep laundry areas organized
• Assist with dishwashing on a rotating schedule
• Work with the Lodge Manager to ensure adequate supplies are stocked and ordered

Kitchen & Food Service Assistance

• Assist with dishwashing and scheduled deep cleans
• Support food service as needed (serving, clearing, delivery to cabins)
• Assist with guest extras such as s’mores kits and takeaway drinks

Outdoor & Operational Support

• Assist with light outdoor work (shoveling, moving goods, tidying outdoor spaces)
• Support setup and upkeep of guest outdoor areas (tipi, furniture, firewood)

Cultural Awareness

Blachford Lake Lodge and Arctic Kingdom value our strong relationships with Indigenous guides and our international guests. Employees are expected to demonstrate respect, equality, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in all aspects of their work and interactions.

Health & Medical Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy loads
• Comfortable working long hours in challenging conditions

Required Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid serving certification (NWT)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Blachford Lake Lodge is located on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Akaitcho, Treaty 8 territory.