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Mount 7 Lodges is a year round lodge operation a short drive south of Golden, BC. Located on over 60 acres of private land our three lodges are offered to guests for short term rental. Each lodge offers guests accommodation with comfortable bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms and large living areas including full kitchens, dining areas and living rooms. Each lodge also has a private deck with its own hot tub, BBQ and two of the lodges have fire pits for guest use.
Developed and owned by a couple (Jo-Anne and Dave Best), after nearly 20 years in business we now have an exciting and unique opportunity for one or two people to join us to help run the business and maintain the property.
Employment Options
This role(s) can either be a part-time role for the winter months and shoulder seasons (6 months), and/or a full time position for the extended Summer months (6 months). From November to April we are able to offer approximately 15 to 20 hours per week and for the remainder of the year 40+ hours per week. Anyone taking on the role for the full 12 months would be encouraged to take any long vacations during the winter months (when it is quieter) although short breaks during the Summer months can be accommodated.
The Role(s)
This year round role (or roles) will work alongside the owners to support and assist them across all day-to-day operations. The position requires that the individual(s) who take on the role live on the property in a log house that is available for long term rental. This opportunity is for those who are seeking a peaceful lifestyle on a beautiful property, helping to enhance our guest’s experiences and maintaining our property.
Responsibilities can be broken down into four key areas of the business:
- Cleaning (circa 1000 hours per year)
- Lodge & Property Maintenance (circa 400 hours per year)
- Projects (circa 200 hours per year)
- Guest Services (circa 100 hours per year)
Cleaning
All lodges are cleaned after each checkout, often on the same day prior to the next check-in. Cleaning includes:
- Strip and remake all beds
- Clean bathrooms and kitchen
- Vacuum and mop the entire lodge
- Dust and clean all surfaces
- Remove all garbage and recycling
- Laundry for all bedding, linens and towels
- Stock lodges with new towels, linens, and kitchen supplies
Additional cleaning is required as time allows, including:
- Window cleaning
- Cleaning closets and kitchen cabinets
On a daily basis all hot tubs are checked and maintained and they are emptied and refilled as required.
Lodge & Property Maintenance
- Small maintenance tasks in the lodges are carried out during changeovers
- Seasonal maintenance tasks are carried out as vacancies permit
- Mowing & lawn care
- General gardening
- Weed wacking
- Snow clearing
- Firewood supply
- Water treatment filter management
- Work with the general management team to plan off-season repairs and projects.
Projects
In addition to the regular maintenance tasks and those that must be done as required, there are additional projects that need to be carried out on a project basis. Examples of these include:
- Brush clearing and fire smart work
- Trail maintenance
- Building maintenance, staining and painting
- Fencing
Guest Services
Guest services responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Handling phone calls and emails with booking enquiries or guest questions
- Managing online bookings through our own website as well as 3rd party booking sites
- Setting door codes for lodge access
In addition to tasks relating to the guests, building and property management, the owners also have a dog and three horses and help with them is sometimes required.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a passionate and energetic person who can contribute their skills to the ongoing management of Mount 7 Lodges. Applicants must have relevant experience and be self-starters, problem-solvers and keen to learn. This is a drama free environment. People who take direction well but can also work and learn independently will thrive in this role. This opportunity is best fit for those who are looking to get away from the fray, stay active and productive, and enjoy rural living in the Canadian Rockies.
You will have…
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests
- Punctuality and strong time management skills
- Excellent teamwork, communication and organisational skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Highly organised, attention to detail, results oriented and excellent troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to be flexible with scheduling
- Demonstrate a desire to work in the hospitality industry
- Ability to lift heavy items. This position may include lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Experience Which Will Be Beneficial:
- Hospitality experience, including housekeeping, reservations, property maintenance
- Experience with hotel reservations systems, Google Workspace, social media
- Strong financial acumen and organisational abilities
- Experience driving equipment and running maintenance machines
- Experience using power tools
- A basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry would be helpful
- Solution based thinking ability
- A great sense of humour
- Clean criminal record
- Proficient in a second language other than English
As the responsibilities and remuneration are not sufficient to support two people in full time work, it is expected that this role will either suit one person who has a broad range of skills and is looking for an equivalent to a full-time role, or it will suit two people who wish to split the role between them, and allow them to have time for other commitments.
As a requirement of this role(s), the successful candidate(s) will live on site. There is a two / three bedroom + two bathroom log house on the property that is available for rent to the successful applicant(s). See further details below.
As our location is 9 km south of Golden it is critical that the applicant(s) can drive and have a reliable vehicle.
Schedule
Due to the nature of the responsibilities, this role(s) requires a person or people who can offer flexibility in relation to working days and hours. Summer is typically the busiest season. Winter is less busy but requires snow clearing as mother nature dictates. Spring and Fall, whilst somewhat quieter in the lodges, are a busy time for property management projects. Cleaning is done on the same day that guests check-out and needs to be completed before the next guests arrive. When on shift, phone calls and emails need to be handled as they happen.
The role(s) will be working alongside the owners to ensure that all jobs are completed as required and as such it is expected that a schedule can be discussed and developed that works for everyone.
Compensation & Benefits
- Job Type: Full-time (6 months per year: May to Oct) and Part-Time (6 months per year: Nov to Apr)
- Work Location: In person
- Start Date: ROLE IS FILLED
- Hourly Rate: starting at $22.50 per hour plus vacation pay
- Annual Bonus: annual bonus subject to performance and reliability
- (Approximately $35k to $40k per annum total remuneration)
- Vacation – flexible according to schedule. Possibility for extended vacations in the quiet season.
- A cell phone is provided for work calls and a laptop or iPad is provided for emails and managing bookings.
- All equipment and tools are provided for the lodge cleaning and property management tasks.
House Rental
It is required that the successful applicant(s) live on the property. Along with the lodges and the owner’s house, there is a log house available for rent. The house has an open plan living room, dining area and kitchen and has a separate boot room with lots of room for gear storage. Upstairs it has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a large landing. There is an additional room with laundry and a separate bathroom downstairs. The additional room downstairs could be used as an extra bedroom or a study, office or media room. There is a large deck with built-in BBQ and parking for one to two cars. There is also a large greenhouse and established vegetable garden.
The house is fully furnished but furniture can be stored if you have your own furniture.
The house can accommodate two people comfortably and cannot be rented to more than three people.
As Mount 7 Lodges has been developed as a place of peace and quiet where guests can come to relax, it is expected that the house tenants will respect this style of living.
Monthly Rent: the monthly rent is $1500 (which we are subsidizing to be lower than the market rate of $2000)
Rent includes:
- internet
- firewood (the primary heat source in the winter is a wood stove)
- propane (used for the cooktop and the outside BBQ).
Rent does not include hydro bills.
No parties, no smoking.
No pets.
The property is fenced and has shelters for the three horses who live here. There is also a riding arena and a small tack room. For someone who has a horse it is possible that we can negotiate / discuss horse board at an attractive rate.
If You’ve Read This Far!
If you’ve read this far, the following thoughts might be useful to you: This is a new and flexible position, which we are looking to evolve with the right person(s). We are expecting to work alongside the successful applicant(s) and be supportive to ensure that you have every opportunity to succeed in the role over the long term. For people who have a proposition that is slightly different from what is outlined, but think it could work, please contact us and we’ll listen to your ideas.
How To Apply
Please apply with your resume(s) and a cover letter to
