Job Listings for Tofino

To integrate the General Maintenance Worker as a strategic partner with the organizational values and culture of Middle Beach Lodge and Bella Pacifica Campground.

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for keeping the lodge maintained and fixing any errors that are needed.

Responsibilities:

General Maintenance Worker will perform some or all of the following;

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Perform a variety of work in the maintenance department including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks.
• Perform maintenance repairs and services. To do daily technical inspection rounds and checks on the property.
• Communicate effectively and genuinely with guests, employees and other departments.
• Ground maintenance like cleaning and maintenance of parking lot, garden or landscaping, etc.
• Demonstrate teamwork by co-operating and assisting fellow employees as needed.
• Knowledgeable of and assist in all emergency procedures as required.
• To clean and maintain work area, materials, and equivalent, to report defective materials and equipment to Maintenance Manager.
• Undertake any reasonable request made by management.
• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported appropriately and immediately.
• Fully understand the lodge’s fire, emergency, and tsunami procedures.
• Works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others and wears and uses the appropriate safety clothing/equipment supplied, and follows all maintenance instructions.
• Supports a safe hotel by applying lodge regulations, and adhering to existing laws and regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language, and conduct.

Starting wage is $14.50 - potential for increase after 3 month probation. On-Site Staff Accommodation available with end of contract bonus.

• Managing restaurant reservations via the Inn's Property Management System, email, and over the phone
• Floor management including server/table section assignment to ensure a smooth pace of service
• Welcoming and seating guests
• Taking and placing room service orders
• Assisting servers when necessary
• Various administration tasks including, but not limited to, entering restaurant statistics and maintaining menus
• Perform quality assurance checks and address guest comments and complaints
• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards
• $17.00 per hour

The Pacific Rim Hospice Society is a registered Canadian charity in operation since 1994, that enhances the quality of life for individuals and families in the Pacific Rim region during illness, injury, death and grief through education and compassionate care. PRHS is seeking an Administrative Assistant whose purpose is to provide part time administrative support and bookkeeping direction to PRHS, its programs, and the Executive Director.

The successful candidate must be proficient in SAGE, book keeping software; MS Excel and Word; as well as be organized, have excellent communications skills and have strong problem solving skills. Other key desired qualities include: reliability, respectfulness, compassion, integrity, confidentiality and willingness to collaborate and grow. Education in administration and experience with non-profits is welcomed.

There is a three-month probationary period with this role. 

At Tofino Resort + Marina we are inspired by adventure, and we are seeking the next adventurous employee to join our team in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. Tofino Resort + Marina is an adventure-focused resort with 62 rooms located on the waterfront and is also the proud home of 1909 Kitchen and The Hatch Waterfront Pub. Set in the heart of town, on the water, Tofino Resort + Marina is a comfortable and capable base camp for west coast adventure. We serve the authentic Tofino experience, from fantastic food to the famous fishing of Clayoquot to the surf breaks of Long Beach. And we want you to join us.  

Job Description: 

Core Job Responsibilities & Duties 

• Clean Guest Rooms daily while adhering to company standards of room cleanliness 
• Maintain, clean, and stock Housekeeping Storage Rooms 
• Maintain, clean, and stock Housekeeping Carts 
• Maintain and clean Resort property and common grounds 
• Adhere to company standards in cleanliness and employee etiquette 
• Assist in the Resort Laundry Section when required 
• Work directly with and report to the Housekeeping Supervisor 

Benefits: 

• $15/hour
• 50% staff discounts at our on-site food and beverage facilities  
• Free access to the gym (Tuff Fit on property)  
• Access to discounted Adventure tours  
• Extended Health Benefits  
• Friends and Family rate on hotel rooms  
• Staff events  
• Staff Accommodation available for full-time employees

The Tofino library needs a Saturday page, a student of 15 years old or older. Hours don't clash with school: Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Successful candidate will be an outgoing individual who takes pride in being organized: accurately shelving materials & completing routine library tasks in a timely manner.

More details here: https://virl.bc.ca/jobs/library-page-10/

Join our management team at LONG BEACH LODGE RESORT. We offer a supportive working environment, excellent remuneration and benefits.

Custodians perform a variety of custodial duties, often independently and mainly inside a district school or building. Qualifications include a recognized course (Building Service 1) in custodial methods and practices that includes knowledge of chemical and cleaning compounds used in commercial cleaning applications and their appropriate use and safety features. Applicants should possess a valid BC Driver’s License, and have the physical ability and skills to operate a variety of equipment such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, automatic scrubbers and carpet cleaners. 

Reports To

Housekeeping Manager

Job Summary

The housekeeper, under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager, will primarily be responsible to adhere to all appropriate workplace regulations and legislation regarding health and safety, accommodation standards, and company policies and procedures. This position will greet guests with a smile and answer their questions as required. This role will also be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of professionalism by following the company dress code and/or wearing the company uniform. The housekeeper must possess high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and have work experience within the hospitality industry. You will be required to clean guests’ rooms as per standardized processes. You will be responsible cleaning common areas of the resort including breezeways, conference centre, offices, meeting rooms and kitchen areas. The primary role will be cleaning guest room accommodations, however from time to time you may be assigned other similar duties.  

Competencies

• Client/Customer Focus - Provides superior service to both internal and external customers.
• Communication - Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity.
• Cultural Sensitivity - Promotes an inclusive environment exemplified by understanding all cultural groups.
• Organization - Able to create or maintain processes to ensure all relevant information or tools are easily accessible.
• Problem Solving - Able to break down a situation into smaller pieces to identify key issues and figure out cause and effect relationships in order to solve. Use logic and analytical methods to come to realistic solution.
• Professionalism - Demonstrates professional standards of conduct when governing interactions between individuals in a business environment.
• Teamwork - Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities fostering a team environment.
• Self-starter- works without or little supervision

Job Duties

• Adhere to all appropriate workplace regulations and legislation regarding health and safety, accommodation standards, and company policies and procedures
• Greet guests with a smile and answer their questions as required. Always makes eye contact with everyone's path we cross. 
• Be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of professionalism by following the company dress code and/or wearing the company uniform
• Answer guest questions relating to the community, beaches and local activities including dining, current events, and attractions
• Ensure outstanding customer service is provided to all guests throughout their stay with the hotel
• Help to raise the standards within the Resort and bring new ideas about improvements.
• Cleaning guest rooms in accordance with our operating process
• Cleaning common area’s of the resort including breezeways, public restrooms, hot tub areas, and fitness facilities
• Maintain work area in a clean and professional manner at all times, ensuring proper tools and equipment are available when needed
• A clear understanding of using cleaning chemicals
• Washing, drying, folding, ironing laundries within the resort
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of room locations, types of rooms , resort amenities, and knowledge of the area
• Use various selling techniques to promote other services the hotel offers
• Proactively attend to guest complaints in a professional manner
• Clear understanding of the processes of cleaning, and staging guests rooms
• Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hotel common areas and guest rooms
• Inspect your personal protective equipment, ensure you have ample supply, and report and maintenance related items in guest rooms or on resort property.
• Strive to advance your knowledge, skills, and abilities and consistently share these with others

Westland Insurance Group Ltd is growing and has a new opportunity for an Insurance Advisor in Ucluelet, BC. Do you love to talk about insurance and provide exceptional customer service? If so, you will love working for Westland! We are looking for a career minded individual who is focused on growing their insurance industry knowledge and experience.

Named the 2018 Big Brokerage of the Year by Insurance Business Canada, Westland is one of the largest independent insurance brokers in Canada with over 1400 employees in more than 130 offices throughout BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We have experienced rapid expansion in the past 5 years and are positioned to continue on this growth path.

What we offer:

• Base salary
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

The Opportunity:

The Insurance Advisor is an integral part of a team and will be the first point of contact for customers.

The role will:

• Engage with clients to determine their needs and provide expert advice to ensure the best coverage for them
• Maintain and manage a book of business and strong client relationships through proactive contact via phone, letter and email
• Develop new business opportunities by securing expiry dates and cross selling
• Manage and process renewals on a timely basis and maintain high levels of client retention
• Support clients in the claims process

Traffic control, site set up and take down.

Reports To

General Manager

Job Summary

The Staff Accommodation Manager, under the direction of the General Manager, will primarily be responsible to ensure all appropriate workplace regulations, and legislation regarding health and safety, food preparation standards, and company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. This position will ensure that safe work practices are being followed. This role will also ensure the effectiveness of employees through strategic hiring, assignment of duties, discipline, and dismissal. The Staff Accommodation Manager must possess a degree or an advanced degree in hospitality or a field related to the industry and two years of experience in a management role.

Competencies

• Accountability - Takes ownership of workloads and assigns workloads to others. 
• Coaching - Coaches other staff and residents of Staff accommodation to look after the facility, respect the facility as well as all other residents within staff accommodation. Defusing unwanted situations,, and placing the right control measures to ensure and safe and quiet living environment. 
• Communication - Continues to communicate with the residents about changes, communicates effectively through strong dialogue, memos, and updated tenancy agreements. Works with the accounting/administration team to ensure that we are up to date on statistical information. 
• Conflict Management - Foresees potential conflict and takes preventative steps. Handles conflict when it arises; and reports conflicts to the General Manager. Will conduct verbal and written warnings to the staff/tenants as required. 
• Cooperation - Works with others to prevent conflict. Works together to achieve some common goals. Creating a community environment, negating unwanted behaviors and not promoting the use of substances such as Alcohol.
• Decision Making - Makes concrete, well-informed and thought-out decisions that support the overall organization. Has the ability to make quick, effective decisions, and may have to respond to emergency type situations. Always thinking ahead and taking proactive approaches rather than reactive. 
• Leadership - Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement, and direction. Ensures staff housing is well maintained, clean, sanitary and reports all deficiencies. 

Job Duties

• Manages all “Tenancy Agreements”
• Provides orientation to all new employees.
• Ensure accommodation standards, and company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Ensure that safe work practices are being followed. cleaning duties, fixing, repairing and reporting damages of the staff accommodation. 
• Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Evaluate employee behavior  and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations. Verbal and written warnings may be issued from time to time. Terminating a tenancy may also be required from time to time. 
• Oversee inspections of property and services to ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and other environmental impacts
• Attend to staff complaints, ensure building is safe and maintained at all times
• Coordinate activities at staff accommodation from time to time
• Maintain shift schedules to ensure manager coverage in staff accommodation is covered at all times. 
• Oversee staff and or any contracted sub trades to ensure that all required jobs are done correctly and effectively 
• Participate and conduct routine inspections

No staff housing is available for this position.

POSITION: GENERAL MANAGER Career Lifestyle Balance Inspired by Adventure?

In summer 2017, Tofino Resort + Marina opened its doors following a new ownership investment of $10 million, resulting in a full renovation and rebrand. Inspired by adventure, Tofino Resort + Marina is perfectly positioned just a short walk from the charm and culinary gems of this flourishing, ocean-side community. The only full-service resort situated downtown, on Tofino Inlet, offers 62 guest rooms with ocean views, balconies, stylish décor & wall photography wraps by Jeremy Koreski. We also own and operate Tofino’s largest private marina offering moorage for pleasure craft & yachts up to 130’ along with our onsite Marine Adventure Centre which offers bear & whale watching tours, fishing, hot spring tours, paddle boarding, free diving and our onsite public fitness centre Tuff Fit. Two waterfront dining experiences complete the property: 1909 Kitchen with a Pacific-inspired, ingredient-driven menu; and The Hatch Waterfront Pub, a laid-back meeting place offering traditional pub food with fresh, local ingredients, both with 2019 Top Chef Canada winner Chef Paul Moran at the helm. Adventure seekers coming to battle the waves, foodies drawn to the unique tastes of Tofino’s incredible culinary scene, and ocean lovers looking for a hip home base - Tofino Resort + Marina is the perfect place to experience the spirit of the wild, west coast. Why Tofino Resort + Marina?

•  Life/work balance of living in beautiful Tofino.
•  Dedicated, passionate and present ownership
•  Just completed $10 million in capital improvements. Phase two of improvements coming soon.
• Opportunity to play an important role in a key property in the community which is set up for growth.
•  Location: Tofino has repeatedly been lauded in national, North American and global publications as a top travel destination in the world.
•  Ownership group that brings experience in adventure and marine operations.
•  Award winning chef brings instant credibility to F&B program.

Resort Facts Overview:

•  Forecasted sales of between $7-8 million dollars for 2019
•  100 staff at peak summer and 60-70 staff in the off-season 1909 Kitchen:
•  85 seats inside and 30 seats on the patio.
•  70% of guests are tourists and 30% locals.
•  Menu is family style, shared plates (think Nightingale in Vancouver).
•  Executive Chef Paul Moran has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens in Europe, won the inaugural Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship and just recently 2019 Top Chef Canada.

The Hatch Waterfront Pub:

•  100 seats inside, 75 patio
•  Mostly a local’s hangout, with 70% guests local and 30% are tourists
•  Hosts special events during the week like live music, tastings, etc.
•  Only pub in Tofino.

The Upper Hatch:

•  65 seated, 86 capacity inside and 60 on open patio.
•  Dedicated event space above the pub with spectacular views of the water/inlet.
•  Only self-contained bar in Tofino in private event space, completely private.
•  Group Bookings & Events and catering business has lots of growth opportunity Hotel:
•  62 guest rooms fully renovated
•  No room service on site Marina:
•  Installed brand new marina in 2017
•  58 slips; currently the only marina on the west side of Vancouver Island with moorage up to 130’
•  Fully staffed
• Each slip includes designated domestic water and power
•  Ice available, mobile device enabled security cameras for boaters to check on their boats as well as a security gate at entrance
•  New shower and laundry facilities
• Fuel services
•  Tuff Fit, Tofino’s premier fitness centre Adventure Centre
•  Whale/Bear/Hot Springs tours
•  One closed boat (30’ Blackfish), one open boat (26’ White Raven)
•  Additionally, a 21’ Grady White, used for our Ultimate Adventure, for private tours and fishing charters.
• Five fly boats used for the inshore fisheries, marine training courses and foot passengers.
•  Daily service via Harbour Air direct from Vancouver Harbour to resort.

Tuff Fit

• 2000 sf state of the art fitness centre
• For use of hotel/marina guests and memberships/drop in rates available to community members/other Tofino guests 

Compensation

• Will pay competitively, based on experience and skillset, performance bonus plan.
•  Group Health Benefits Plan
•  Housing available (two-bedroom townhouse)
•  Tuff Fit membership 

MEC Projects Ltd is an electrical contractor based out in Tofino and we are looking for an experienced Journeyman Electrician to join our construction and service team. Successful applicants must have commercial and/or industrial experience.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Perform tasks relating to the construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, Canadian Electrical Code, and project specifications
• Assist in the supervision and coordination of small to large projects
• Enforce WCB and company-mandated Health and Safety Standards
• Coordinate, direct and mentor apprentices, as required 

Compensation

• :Highly competitive wage based on experience
•  Full benefits package
•  Full-time hours
• Paid Overtime
•  Immediate start date
•  Service vehicle provided

Must have 1-3 years of experience in a Front Desk, Guest Service Agent capacity

Completion or training in Tourism and Hospitality an asset

Hotel/Resort Experience an asset

Strong customer service experience an asset

Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Tlucha Child Care Centre Permanent Full Time Position The Early Childhood Educator Assistant reports to the Childcare Manager and is responsible for providing care for infants and preschool to school age children in a culturally based program that encourages healthy development in children's mind, body, spirit and heath. The Early Childhood Educator Assistant works under the guidance of Early Childhood Educators to provide support and direct care to children.

Call for Interest: 2020 Festival Creative Director

Carving on the Edge Festival Society is seeking to hire a  Creative Director who will oversee the curatorial vision and coordination of the 2020 Carving on the Edge Festival to be held September 8-17, 2020 in Tofino, BC.

Contract Time frame:     October 1st, 2019 - October 31st, 2020

Terms:                                                  Full time contract

Wage:                                                   To be determined based on candidate’s experience and agreement

Location:                                             Tofino, BC

We acknowledge that this role will require a unique and varied skill set and welcome applications from those with diverse experiences. This role may be adjusted to the skills & interest of those that apply.

The Festival Creative Director is expected to fulfill a leadership role in a supportive team environment, working collaboratively with long term advisors, senior and seasonal staff.

                                                                                Job Expectations:

Festival Curation (%50)

• Festival Theme and Vision: Develop a curatorial vision and program for the 2020 Carving on the Edge Festival’s 10th anniversary
• Program development: Work with guidance from senior staff and the festival‘s Board of Directors, to deliver the theme, program elements, artists, and presenters for the 2020 festival
• Conduct outreach to the broad carving community, artists, coastal communities to engage and support the festival’s development.  

Festival Coordination (%50)

• Facilitate the execution of the 2020 festival program
• Efficiently communicate and collaborate with staff, artists, and presenters
• Work towards fundraising, grant writing & partnerships to deliver festival.
• Coordinate contract, payments, and accommodations to participating artists
• Work towards a social media and marketing plan for festival  
• Develop sponsorship agreements with local businesses
• Develop and implement a safety plan (including a First Aid area)
• Ensure we are meeting our goal of being a ‘green’ event by using the Sustainable Event Guide
• Deliver the administrative infrastructure of the festival that includes report writing, using formal contracts, and working with budget and project management spreadsheets.

Job Description

Middle Beach Lodge is currently looking for energetic, reliable housekeeping staff for the summer/fall season. The ideal candidates must have a great work ethic and a positive attitude. The physical demands of cleaning require housekeepers to be in good physical condition. Friendly and courteous guest relations skills and outstanding attention to detail is required. Previous housekeeping experience is an asset (but not a strict requirement). We provide Subsidized Staff Accommodation on-site within a 10 min. walk to work and a 10 min. walk to the beach.

Details:

Full- time positions available in housekeeping.

Duties include but aren’t limited to:

• To thoroughly clean assigned guest rooms/cabins while adhering to company standards of cleanliness
• To clean and maintain hotel public areas
• To assist with laundry as required
• To safely handle cleaning solutions and properly operate cleaning equipment
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Follow directions and communicate in English
• Report necessary maintenance items