Housekeeping- Saintlo Ottawa Jail (Full Time)

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? Plus, you are a rigorous person that can work in a physical position and thrive in a fast paced and evolving work environment? Stay put, we might have the ideal position for you! Saintlo Ottawa-Jail hostel is looking for FULL-TIME housekeepers to join its team!

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:

You’ll be able to tell your friends and family that you work in an old jail! Our historic 150 years old building has been a hostel for 50 years, but before that it was a jail. Although we’ve added comfort, we haven’t touched the most distinctive elements, like the stone walls and iron doors in cells. The travellers can still sleep in the jail cells and live an out of the ordinary experience.

Your responsibilities:

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 and 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 availability);
• You have a strong knowledge of English;
• You know the hotel business (an asset);
• You speak other languages (an asset).

What we offer:

• Permanent, full-time positions available ;
• Remuneration: Starting salary at $19,57/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: As soon as possible.

If you feel this position is for you, send us your resume and a motivation letter explaining why you want to join our team.