Posted 28 months ago
Housekeeping & Support Staff - Wilderness Resort
@ Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Operations Inc
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Arctic Kingdom is hiring temporary seasonal Housekeeping & Support Staff for Blachford Lake Lodge near Yellowknife, NWT. The role centres on indoor housekeeping, laundry and dishwashing, with some food service and light outdoor work. Duties vary with guest volume, and days can be long and unpredictable.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain guest rooms, bathrooms and public areas
- Run laundry services and keep laundry areas organized
- Assist with dishwashing on a rotating schedule
- Support food service, cabin delivery and guest extras
- Assist with light outdoor work and guest outdoor areas
Requirements summary:
- Valid NWT serving certification
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads
- Comfortable working long hours in challenging conditions
- Cover letter, CV and relevant certificates
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2024-07-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | NWT serving certification |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Operations Inc
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Full company description
Arctic Kingdom is the global leader in land-based travel, custom experiences and logistics in the High Arctic. We have been crafting legendary Arctic adventures for almost 20 years. Our Arctic travel and wildlife experiences include Arctic Safaris, fully-customized Private Journeys, and polar diving. Experienced polar logistics experts, we also support major film and television productions and scientific studies. Our unparalleled expertise in Arctic wildlife and habitat, and unmatched access, built through years of experience and deep-rooted relationships with local Inuit communities, allow us to provide the most incredible Arctic experiences in safety and comfort. Visit our website to view our current schedule programs. If you have any questions or a custom request, please email [email protected].
- LinkedIn followers
- 893
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 31
- Reported office locations
- PO Box 6117, Iqaluit, NU X0A 1H0, CA
- 5045 Orbitor Drive, Bldg 10, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON L4W4Y4, CA
- Business categories
- Service Industry
- Travel Agency
- Tourism
- Other recorded names
- Arctic Kingdom
- Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Operations Inc
- Specialties
- Scheduled Trips
- Private
- Custom Adventures
- Meetings and Incentives
- Arctic weekend getaways
- Dive trips
- Film Logistics
- Polar Expeditions
- Small Group Expeditions
- and Arctic Travel
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Arctic Kingdom is the global leader in land-based travel, custom experiences and logistics in the High Arctic. We have been crafting legendary Arctic adventures for almost 20 years. Our Arctic travel and wildlife experiences include Arctic Safaris, fully-customized Private Journeys, and polar diving. Experienced polar logistics experts, we also support major film and television productions and scientific studies…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel Arrangements |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Iqaluit, NU |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Scheduled TripsPrivateCustom AdventuresMeetings and IncentivesArctic weekend getawaysDive tripsFilm LogisticsPolar ExpeditionsSmall Group Expeditionsand Arctic Travel |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
| View page |
Housekeeping & Support Staff – Wilderness Lodge (Seasonal)
Blachford Lake Lodge / Arctic Kingdom
Location: Near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Blachford Lake Lodge and Arctic Kingdom are seeking Housekeeping & Support Staff to play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience. This position focuses primarily on indoor housekeeping, with opportunities to assist outdoors and participate in guest activities as needed.
Duties vary seasonally and are shaped by guest volume and operational needs. Working in an off-grid environment requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication. Days can be long and unpredictable, but the role offers the opportunity to work in one of the most unique and inspiring locations in Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Housekeeping & Lodge Support
- Clean and maintain guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and staff spaces
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, bar, laundry, and storage areas
- Complete laundry services and keep laundry areas organized
- Assist with dishwashing on a rotating schedule
- Work with the Lodge Manager to ensure adequate supplies are stocked and ordered
- Kitchen & Food Service Assistance
- Assist with dishwashing and scheduled deep cleans
- Support food service as needed (serving, clearing, delivery to cabins)
- Assist with guest extras such as s’mores kits and takeaway drinks
- Outdoor & Operational Support
- Assist with light outdoor work (shoveling, moving goods, tidying outdoor spaces)
- Support setup and upkeep of guest outdoor areas (tipi, furniture, firewood)
Cultural Awareness
Blachford Lake Lodge and Arctic Kingdom value our strong relationships with Indigenous guides and our international guests. Employees are expected to demonstrate respect, equality, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in all aspects of their work and interactions.
Health & Medical Requirements
- Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy loads
- Comfortable working long hours in challenging conditions
Required Qualifications
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Valid serving certification (NWT)
Requirements
Please include:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Any relevant certificates
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Blachford Lake Lodge is located on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Akaitcho, Treaty 8 territory.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.