Housekeeper

Are you passionate about youth tourism and meeting people from all around the world? Do you dream of saying that you work in a historic jail? Do you find yourself scrolling endlessly through cleaning reels on social media?

Stay put, we might have the ideal position for you!

Are you a person who appreciates a good teamwork environment, and who knows how to follow procedures and techniques? Are you a rigorous person that can work in a physical position and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving work environment? That’s good, the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is looking for housekeepers who will take up the challenge passionately!

WHO ARE WE?

We’re a collective of hostels with super local character. A social economy business. We help everybody explore our neck of the woods like a local. From the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula to the Great Lakes of Ontario, we offer social accommodation. A place to meet up with people who come from all over the world.

Together, we help grow the nomad community.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT:

By joining the housekeep Saintlo Ottawa Jail you will join the hostel’s manager who knows the place like the back of his hand, normal after his 25 years of experience. At his side, you will face your first challenge: the grand reopening of the hostel. After leasing the building for the last two years, it’s time to return to our roots and allow travelers to experience the city of Ottawa and create memorable encounters.

On the other hand, you will have the opportunity to say that you work in an old prison alongside other passionate humans.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

According to the establishment’s policy, you’ll be responsible for cleaning, maintaining and setting up the rooms, bathrooms and other designated places.

MORE SPECIFICALLY, YOU WILL BE CALLED TO:

• clean the rooms and common areas;
• apply cleaning maintenance procedures to quality standards;
• wash the mirrors, dust the furniture, make the beds, etc.;
• vacuum in the rooms, corridors and stairways;
• empty the paper, compost and garbage containers;
• maintain certain rooms and equipment periodically;
• manage the lost and found;
• store and classify the material;
• signal the repairs that need to be done;
• do the inventory of cleaning products;
• Prepare and refill the self-serve breakfast;
• carry out any related task.

YOU ARE THE PERFECT PERSON IF :

• you have a talent for customer service;
• you’re in good physical shape;
• you like to work alone and as a part of a team;
• you’re a stickler for detail;
• you’re comfortable with routine work;
• you handle stress well;
• you’re independent, dynamic, social, honest, versatile, discreet, and you show initiative and organizational skills;
• you’re tactful;
• you can work evenings and weekends (according to your availabilities);
• you have a strong knowledge of English;
• you know the hotel business (an asset);
• you speak other languages (an asset).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Permanent, part and full-time positions available ;
• Remuneration: Starting salary at $19/hour;
• Flexible work environment;
• The work organization may vary according to the tourist season.
• Access to free breakfasts;
• 11 statutory holidays;
• Free or discounted nights in our beautiful collective;
• Pension plan with employer contribution at 5%;
• Work environment that fosters a culture of work-life balance;
• A human and passionate team;
• Unique and historic workplace
• Starting date : May