Job Description

Overview

Banff is a world-class destination, it's on every backpacker's bucket list, both for the unspoiled wilderness and outdoor opportunities the National Park has to offer. The town is internationally renowned for being a great place to work, live and party with young travel driven people from all over the world and there's no better place to do this than at our hostel.


We're a team of avid travellers who've chosen to work in this place, and this hostel, because we want to be immersed in a culture of other like-minded people who believe in respecting each other, learning about other people's cultures, making meaningful connections, and getting the best out of their Canadian experience.


There's room for growth and discovery! Many of our leaders started out on the front lines, and we're eager to promote from within and provide opportunities to try out different roles. Looking to stay in Canada permanently? We can help!


We have a fleet of mountain bikes and all the camping equipment you need to get out and explore even more. You'll have access to our staff vehicle to access remote trailheads and you'll get to stay for free at any of our 13 properties in the Canadian Rockies. A trip to Jasper, a getaway in Kananaskis, a city trip to Calgary, we've got you and your friends covered, all the way to Whistler B.C.


The Laundry Attendant - Wilderness Hostels plays a key role in supporting the housekeeping operations across HI Canada's Wilderness Hostel network. The core responsibility of this position is to service the Wilderness properties by collecting dirty linens and towels, processing them (wash, dry, fold) at the HI Banff location, and delivering clean laundry back to the Wilderness hostels in a timely manner.


In addition to laundry responsibilities, the Laundry Attendant may perform general housekeeping duties as required, maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the hostels in accordance with HI Canada's policies, procedures, and mission statement.

What's in it for

you ?

Constant events to join in on with other guests and staff, such as karaoke, pub crawls, BBQs, campfires, learn-to-rock-climb days, spikeball tournaments, yoga classes, ... or borrow one of the mountain bikes, canoes, paddle boards, or camping gear and head out with your teammates for your own adventure! Chance to win a Sunshine Village ski pass for the 2025-2026 season during our summer HI-MAZING RACE. Free stay at other HI properties (13 other hostels in the Banff/Jasper/Yoho area alone!) and 50% for your friends and family. 40% off any meals in our restaurant, and great deals in our bar: "The Storm Cellar". 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. Employee & Family Assistance Program

What you will be doing as a Laundry Attendant

Drive designated company vehicles to collect and deliver laundry for the wilderness hostels Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the laundry area and equipment. Track laundry inventory and communicate any shortages or equipment issues to management Adhering to the hostels' delivery schedule Communicating regularly with the Wilderness General Manager and the HI Banff General Manager to ensure laundry is being processed as needed Performing laundry duties such as collecting linens and towels, washing, folding, and putting them away Knowing and adhering to HI Canada Region policies and procedures Performs other related duties as required

What we look for

Previous housekeeping experience is an asset Valid Canadian Driver's License and clean driving record First Aid Certification an asset WHMIS Certification an asset

Join our community

If everything you read above got you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, HI Banff is the right 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, meet new people, and keep living the traveling life. You recognize that what draws you to Banff is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to create a unique experience for everyone that comes through our doors.


Wondering what working for us would look like? Check out @hibanff on Instagram for a sneak peek and visit https://hihostels.ca/en/careers/work-at-a-wilderness-hostel for more info.

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 isn't just about going to places, it's 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 travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.