We shape, build, and connect the North. We do this by anchoring our work in Drive, Rigour, and Kindness – ambition in what we pursue, discipline in how we deliver, and respect in how we lead.
Status: Permanent
Hours: 35-40
The opportunity
Dawson City is one of the Yukon’s most distinctive places to live and work. With a steady flow of visitors year-round and a summer season that brings festivals, live music, and near-endless daylight under the midnight sun, it is a place with true character and a hospitality environment unlike anywhere else in the North.
Housekeepers are essential to the guest experience. In this role, you help ensure rooms and shared spaces are clean, comfortable, and consistently prepared so every guest can enjoy a welcoming stay.
What does your success look like?
- Guest rooms and shared spaces are clean, comfortable, and consistently ready on time for guests.
- Guests experience the property as welcoming and well cared for because cleanliness and presentation standards are maintained every day.
- Room turnovers are completed efficiently and thoroughly, supporting smooth operations during busy periods.
- Housekeeping supplies, linens, and carts are organized and ready to support the day’s work.
- Cleaning and safety procedures are followed consistently, helping maintain a safe, orderly, and reliable environment.
What you bring to the role
- 6 months of housekeeping experience
- Reliability and consistent attendance.
- Attention to detail and pride in doing thorough work.
- A positive attitude and willingness to help where needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle the physical demands of housekeeping, including standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive movement.
Why build your career with us?
This role offers steady work in a small, friendly community. You’ll also gain the lifestyle that comes with living and working in the Yukon – access to the outdoors, close-knit community life, and the chance to build experience in hospitality and retail that can grow into future opportunities. We offer:
- Extended health coverage including dental, and vision
- Two weeks of vacation pay, increasing at service milestones
- Ongoing training and development
- Pathways for advancement; we prioritize promoting from within
- Preferred staff and friends and family rates across our hotel portfolio
- Employee assistance and wellness program for you and your dependents
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and carrying.
Employment Conditions: WHMIS, authorization to work in Canada.
About NVD
Northern Vision Development is a majority First Nation-owned company based in the Yukon with a growing regional footprint. For more than two decades, we’ve built and operated hotels, restaurants, residential and commercial properties, seniors living communities, and mixed-use developments across the North.
We are operators and entrepreneurs at heart, locally present and performance-focused. We build strong businesses and lasting partnerships that strengthen our communities.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Joining NVD means becoming part of a team that takes ownership, works collaboratively, and helps shape how northern communities live, work, and gather.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$24.64 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have 6 months experience in housekeeping?
Work Location: In person
