Lodge Housekeeper

Would you like to work at a floating lodge in the sublimely beautiful Great Bear Rainforest? Would you be excited to help provide a world-class wildlife tourism experience to guests? Then **Great Bear Lodge **would love to have you as the **Lodge Housekeeper**. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in ecotourism while being surrounded by wilderness and wildlife. Our lodge is on the central coast of BC, in the traditional lands of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation, and we take people out to see grizzly bears in their natural habitat. The lodge is small, accommodating 18 guests, thus providing a very personal experience.

As Lodge Housekeeper, you’ll keep the lodge sparkling-clean and make sure the guests are comfortable. We are happy to provide any training you’ll need to be successful in the position.

Your day involves:

- Housekeeping for the lodge, including changing rooms on guests’ departure.
- Cooking breakfast for guests.
- Acting as a welcoming host for the guests.
- Training lodge helpers.
- Occasional general maintenance of the lodge such as painting and gardening.

Do you love the idea of working at the lodge, but are not sure if this is the right position for you? You may be a better fit as the Lodge Chef, Relief Cook/Housekeeper, or Lodge Helper. Contact us to chat about those positions.

**Details**:

- The season runs from May to October, so ideally you would join the team for the entire season. However we can be flexible and work with your availability.
- Average work schedule is 18 days working at the lodge, 6 days off in town, although we are open to other schedules.
- Work days are 8-10 hours long on average.
- At the lodge, you will have a private room in a staff floathouse.
- We work in a rainforest. It can rain daily for two weeks. It can also be sunny for two weeks.
- Room and board are provided at the lodge with satellite internet access, as is transportation between Port Hardy and the lodge. There is a staff apartment for you to use in Port Hardy on your days off.

**Great Bear Lodge**:
Have you seen the video of the whale feeding right next to a dock on social media? That’s us And it could be you standing on the dock watching a whale bubble-netting, having your mind blown.
- Job Requirements/Qualifications:

- Ideally you will have previous experience in housekeeping. However if you are enthusiastic, we will happily train you to be successful in the position.
- Recommended Training:
- FOODSAFE Level 1 by Distance Education
- Salary/Wage: $180/day plus gratuities
- Job Application Process: