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Job Title


Entretien ménager


Company : Hostelling International Canada


Location : Penticton,


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

L''affichage de cet emploi en anglais reflte la langue de travail. HI Penticton HI-Penticton is in the heart of the city, close to all the action; breweries, cideries, wineries, unique shops, galleries and restaurants AND only 4 blocks from Okanagan Beach. The Hostel vibe is warm, friendly, and a home-away-from-home for staff and guests. What''s in it for you A laid-back, casual work environment that is a lot less stuffy than working in a hotel. The ability to interact with the guests on all levels; housekeeping/front desk staff do everything from checking in guests, to cleaning rooms and common areas to hanging out with guests in the kitchen and on the patio. Office hours are 8am-12pm (low season) extended to 1pm in the summer & 5pm-10pm (low season) and 4pm-10pm in the summer. This leaves you plenty of time to hang out on the beach or check out the local establishments. If you are looking for more than the scheduled 15-20 hours per week, we can offer split shifts (totaling 27-30 hours). That way you can take a break from work to get out on the beach to go for a dip and work on your tan. Shift schedules and rotations that maximize your ability to get out and explore all that the Okanagan Valley has to offer. Need 2-3 days for wine touring or a camping adventure... No problem Employee & Family Assistance Program Permanent Part-Time role The Manager has lived in Penticton for a loooong time and can send you in the right direction for just about anything, from accommodation to additional p/t job opportunities to local fun Temporary accommodation at the Hostel may also be an option. What you will be doing as a Housekeeper / Front Desk Agent Housekeeping/Front Desk Agents are the face of HI, welcoming our travelers from all over the world and providing excellent customer service. Ensuring that our guests experience a pleasant stay is the most important part of this role. You are the local expert; you will inform our guests about local activities and share your insider tips on the surrounding area. Work as a team to maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the hostel. Clean all guestrooms efficiently and effectively to ensure they are ready for check-in time. Ensure all common areas, washrooms, showers, and hallways are cleaned to our standard. Follow the hostel cleaning schedule. Communicate regularly with the other staff to ensure rooms are cleaned as needed. Perform laundry duties such as collecting linens and towels, washing, folding, and putting them away. What we look for You will need to take pride in whatever you do. Housekeeping and overall cleaning is one of the most important tasks in our hostel, and we need teammates who understand that, and are keen to be part of delivering a wonderful experience to our guests every day. Your attention to details will be the foundation of all this. Ideally, you will have some prior Front Desk experience in a Hostel environment. We will train you on our Property Management system, but some previous experience will be a key asset to get you through the door. You will need to be a quick learner and bring your willingness to learn more you will become an expert on all things to do with the hostel, the local events and all the outdoor adventures in and around Penticton as guests will turn to you for answers on everything. And finally, you will have to be able to handle stressful times with a smile and quickly come up with the best solution for any given problem. (Don''t worry, the Manager is always just a call away). You will need to be in a state of fitness that allows you to spend 5-6 hours on your feet every day. You will need to enjoy working as part of a team and bringing your positive energy and humor to work every day. Forget about employee of the month, we reward the most FUN employee. Join our community If everything you read above got you excited, you will be a great fit for our team. Whether you are on a working holiday, and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you are looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travelers, this is the kind of place for you. Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places. You recognize that what draws you to Penticton is what draws our guests here, and you are committed to working with a team of like-minded people to share the best of Penticton and the accessibility of travel with the world. Whether this is just a short stop on your backpacking journey, or you are looking to join a community of folks committed to travel, there is a spot for you at HI where you can belong. Check out our offer: Background Checks As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks. These checks may include employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and criminal record checks where applicable. About HI We love travelling To us, travel is not just about going to places, it is also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home. We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious of the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build a community of conscious travelers who share a greater understanding of people, places, and cultures through our network of hostels and people.