Spare Housekeeper / Front Desk Attendant

Ontario Northland; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Northland is seeking a Spare Housekeeper/Front Desk at Cochrane. You will ensure clean guest rooms, assist front desk operations, and respond to guest requests with courtesy and accuracy. The role supports guest registrations, room assignments, and hospitality services.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, handling payments, and providing local information. A GED and ability to work shifts and weekends are required; bilingual ability is an asset.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or GED.
• Good work ethic, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Experience in housekeeping/cleaning is an asset.
• Ability to work shift work and weekends.
• Customer service experience is an asset.
• Front desk experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with computer software programs is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in English/French (Cree asset) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean guest rooms and common areas to high standards.
• Provide front desk coverage and assist guests with requests.
• Assist with registering arriving guests and assigning rooms.
• Answer inquiries by phone, email, and in person about hotel services.
• Balance cash and assist with daily record keeping.
• Support with housekeeping supplies and inventory management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good work ethic

Customer service experience

Front desk experience

Excellent communication

Education

Secondary School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

POSITION: Spare Housekeeper/Front Desk
REPORTS TO: Manager, Polar Bear Services & Hospitality
DEPARTMENT: Passenger Services
LOCATION: Cochrane
REFERENCE: 500-126B-27
RATE OF PAY: $18.15 per hour

WHO WE ARE

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

The incumbent is responsible for cleaning various areas, assisting front desk coverage, and responding to our guest requests in a courteous, timely and accurate manner. Providing excellent customer service is essential in this role.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for a positive customer experience at the Cochrane Station Inn
• Ensures guest rooms are clean and well-kept
• Assist with cleaning rooms, changing and making beds, cleaning bathroom fixtures (sink, toilet and shower), cleaning fixtures and mirrors, replenishing supplies, cleaning walls, floors and baseboards
• Participates in washing, drying and folding of all linen in accordance with work procedures and guidelines
• Assist with reporting to front office regarding supplies required for cleaning rooms and replenishing in-room supplies (bathroom tissue, facial tissues, coffee, tea etc.). Advise front office at least one week in advance to ensure items will be available when needed
• Required to wear provided uniforms
• Helps with maintaining an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments
• Assist with registering arriving guests and assigning rooms
• Participates in answering enquiries regarding hotel services and registration by email, telephone and in person
• Assist with providing information about services available in the community and respond to guests' concerns
• Helps with guest check-out. Present statements of charges to departing guests and receive payment
• Assist with compiling and checking daily record sheets, guest accounts, receipts and vouchers using computerized or manual systems
• Assist with ensuring that cash float is balanced and accounted for during shift
• Participates in ensuring shift duties are followed in accordance with work procedures and policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Good work ethic, energetic and enthusiastic
• Previous housekeeping, cleaning/ labour experience is an asset
• Ability to work shift work and weekends
• Previous customer service experience is an asset
• Previous front desk experience is an asset
• Familiarity with computer software programs is an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Committed to Company Health and Safety
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are fluent in both official languages (English, French) and Cree would be an asset

APPLICATION PROCESS

The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE

October 18, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.

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