Job Description

HI Halifax Heritage House

Join the HI Halifax Team!


Situated in a freshly renovated heritage building in the heart of downtown Halifax, our hostel is centrally located just minutes away from the picturesque waterfront and surrounded by the city's top pubs and lively music venues.

Why Work with Us:

Exciting Environment: Join a team of avid travelers passionate about cultural exchange and making meaningful connections. Growth Opportunities: Start on the front lines and grow within the industry. Our leaders often started in entry-level positions, and we encourage internal promotions. Exploration and Adventure. Perks and Discounts: Free stay at other HI properties and 50% for your friends and family. Free Hosteling International Memberships. Free FAM trips. Meet like-minded travellers everyday and become their local guide. A laid-back atmosphere where the uniform's a T-shirt and the motto is to have fun.

What You'll Be Doing as a Housekeeper

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 Housekeeping Supervisor and the Night Auditor 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'll need to be in a state of fitness that allows you to spend 6-7 hours on your feet every day. You'll need to enjoy working as part of a team and bringing your positive energy and humour to work every day. Forget about employee of the month, we reward the most FUN employee. You'll need to take pride in whatever you do. Our Housekeeping department has 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 great experience to our guests every day. Your attention to details will be the foundation of all this.

Join Our Community:

If you're excited by the prospect of joining a diverse team and sharing your passion for travel, HI Halifax is the place for you. Whether you're on a working holiday or seeking a long-term connection to the hostel lifestyle, we welcome individuals committed to creating a unique experience for every guest.


Wondering what working for us would look like? Check us out on Instagram @hihalifax and visit www.hihostels.ca/workinhalifax for more info.

Background Checks:

As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks, including employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and applicable criminal record checks.

About HI:

At HI, we believe travel is not just about going places but also about meeting people, discovering cultures, and learning from the diversity around us. 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. Join us in creating a better world through travel!