We are looking for 1 full-time housekeeper / front desk clerk. The position is a combined position and will include housekeeping (50%) as well as front desk tasks (50%). Previous cleaning experience and / or front desk experience is required but we will provide training.
Start date: September 15, 2025
What you will be doing:
- Office clerical duties, administration, bookings, reservation, guest relations.
- Adventure Centre sales, general sales, re-stocking, ordering.
- Bike Rentals and returns.
- Cleaning rooms and bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and making beds.
- Cleaning kitchen and general facility area and sorting recycling.
- Assisting the Housekeeping Supervisor with supply lists and general reporting on condition of sheets, and towels.
- General cleaning, sweeping, laundry, watering plants, ashtrays, recycling.
- Communicating repairs to maintenance, or other to Housekeeping Supervisor, and General Manager.
- Other duties related to the position in sales, or promotions.
We want YOU if you …
- Have previous front desk experience (ideally with WRP) and/or housekeeping experience
- Have a great eye for detail, and just love for things to be squeaky clean
- Have a hands-on / can-do attitude and really like to get things done
- Are a team player but can also work self-directed and independently with minimal supervision
- Have basic computer skills (word, excel)
Working with us will include
- Full-time (part-time possible for the right candidate)
- Starting wage is 19CAD/hour + annual 4% vacation entitlement
- Employee benefits package (extended health benefits)
- On site staff accommodation available
- Lots of perks: - free bike rentals, discounts on surf lessons and adventure tours (hot springs, whale watching, bear watching, kayaking), complimentary staff stays at other HI-hostels in the region (subject to availability).
About us
Tofino Hostel / Whalers Guesthouse is a boutique hostel with guesthouse vibes located on the waterfront in downtown Tofino. We offer clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation with views of Clayoquot Sound. We are a small, international, super friendly, family-like team with a strong interest in nature, kayaking, hiking, surfing, and good times with great people. We are super social but not a party hostel! Sounds like THE place for you? Join us in Tofino and work with us in one of the best locations a person can possibly live and play!
Please email us your resume and references to: admin(at)tofinohostel.com
***Note: If you are legally able to work in Canada and are seeking a PR (permanent residency), we can guarantee full-time work and the required TEER level for the right applicant. We cannot assist in the VISA process for international applicants beyond providing a job offer for a hired person.