Head Housekeeper

Summary

Join Dexterra Group as a Housekeeping Supervisor overseeing housekeeping operations in a 700-man remote camp in Nunavut. You will manage a team, ensuring a clean and safe environment. This role involves a remote work lifestyle with provided meals, accommodations, and travel from Edmonton. The schedule is 3 weeks on/3 weeks off. Responsibilities include daily operations, staff management, inventory control, safety compliance, and communication. The position requires 2+ years of supervisory experience, 5+ years of housekeeping experience in a remote camp, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle physical demands.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience supervising
• 5+ years housekeeping experience working in a remote camp setting
• Valid Drivers License
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions typical of Nunavut (i.e.: extreme cold weather, 24 hour darkness during the winter months, etc.)
• Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site
• Ability to handle the following physical demands: Lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
• Perform work with arms at full length
• Work with arms above shoulder height

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily toolbox meetings to discuss tasks and safety
• Implement and enforce housekeeping and janitorial maintenance policies and procedures
• Perform daily and weekly housekeeping and janitorial audits
• Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising a housekeeping team of up to 10 employees
• Recommend promotions, transfers, and dismissals to management
• Train staff on safe work practices, equipment operations, and emergency procedures
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and place orders as required
• Assist with monthly inventory counts in the housekeeping department
• Attend all required health and safety training sessions
• Report and address safety concerns
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, OHSA, and company policies
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain daily communication with the Lodge Manager and the Front Desk regarding room discrepancies
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with progressive discipline and other HR related matters

Benefits

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site location from Edmonton, AB
• Private room with cable television
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents
• Access to a gym and common areas
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 3 week on/3 week off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $23.00/hour