Housekeeper Position in Ulukhaktok, NT

Job Opening Details

Job Title: Housekeeper – BDHSSA

Location: Ulukhaktok, NT

Shift: Morning, Night, Overnight

Wage: $22.60/Hour

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Ulukhaktok, NT.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Job Scope and Qualifications

This position is located in Ulukhaktok Community Health Centre, and is responsible for keeping the Community Health Centre clean. To undertake general housekeeping duties, laundry and care of linens. Basic Housekeeping skills; Responsible, mature person showing integrity, initiative, and the ability to plan and organize work (in order to work under minimal supervision); Basic English (able to read and write)

Applying for the Housekeeping Position

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada. Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit may apply for the position.

Employer inquiries should go to the Inuvik HR Client Service Centre as follows:

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

Email: jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Requirements for a Successful Housekeeping Room Attendant

Housekeeping Room Attendants need to have a basic understanding of cleaning products, be able to prioritize tasks, pay attention to detail, have customer service skills, physical stamina, flexibility, patience, resilience, and teamwork skills.

How to Apply for the Housekeeping Room Attendant Position

You don’t need any formal education or certification to become a Housekeeping Room Attendant. However, Certified Housekeeper (CH), Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH), and Certified Green Cleaning Professional (CGPC) can make you more marketable to employers.

Work Environment and Career Outlook

The work environment for a Housekeeping Room Attendant can be demanding but rewarding, with the typical work hours being 40 hours per week, often in a hotel, hospital, other commercial settings.

The median annual salary for housekeepers in the United States is $25,240.

Prepare for this career by earning a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to pass a background check and drug test. With hard work and dedication, you can have a successful career as a Housekeeping Room Attendant.