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I worked as a housekeeper at Hi Jericho over the summer and it was a great experience. The hostel had plenty of activities to do during the summer season and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and from all over the world. It was easy to make friends here and we even had staff BBQs and hangouts, making the work environment enjoyable.

However, one downside was that there were no benefits offered, even if you worked for more than three months. Additionally, the hostel is an old building and as a housekeeper, you had to carry a lot of items from the third floor to the basement. During the high season, the workload could be overwhelming and I even hurt my back during my time there, which still bothers me now, four months after leaving.

Overall, I would recommend Hi Jericho for anyone looking for a short-term job. The experience was fun and worthwhile, but it may not be the best fit for those seeking long-term employment with benefits.

Working in the beautifully remote region of Lake Louise, Alberta allows you to become lost and found in the same moments. Housekeeping may seem mundane and simple to those that don't understand the depths that the job requires, but it is certainly worth the experience.

Beyond the job itself, the staff that you work and live with become your new family. They become this part of you that you carry with pride your entire life. From laundry room afternoons to scrubbing bathrooms, or even inventory days, you are a team.

Positives; cheap accommodations, and a staff discount at the attached Cafe. The staff accommodation was built in 2019 so new and modern. Close to town, walkable distance
Negatives; Shortcuts taken wherever possible, to save money, of course.
You have to live with the staff 24/7, so not much work/ life divide. False advertising on being eco-friendly, it takes more than a slightly more efficient boiler. Staff actively resist efforts to be more eco-friendly.
Summary is that it's fine for a short period, but when you can, move on.

Incredibly toxic Upper Management - disrespects his employees, incapable of running his team and the hostel. 
Toxic employee culture from those who have been working there for years - HR is non-existent when issues arise and absolutely no help. 

Staff Residence is nice (two floor recently built house) but for such a low pay, and no bonus' or term rate increases its frankly not worth it. 

General manager is extremely disconnected and very sexist with his employees which gives him little to no understanding to a lot of issues on site. His tenure seems to have given him reigns to endless chaos and a hall pass with Human Resources. The old adage “we’re like a family” should be a clear sign this is NOT a family. Over worked, under paid and never appreciated staff.

Worked late 2023 and it was a very easy job not to busy and work schedule was always accommodating and met some great people

heard some bad things about the main manager and all of the supervisors left in my time there and seemed very miserable

Jasper was expensive so pay could be a bit better

Loved my couple years working here. Made many friendships and learned valuable skills. Unfortunately was let go due to covid. There was awesome and understanding management, good benefits, solid hours, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to find an entry level cleaning/ housekeeping position.

Upper management especially the CEO and COO are stuck in the dark ages with the wages they pay. Whatever you do; do not take a promotion, you will be working longer hours for less pay than front line staff. The real charity this "nonprofit" should help is their own staff

it is a great place to work with even better management. All the staff become to feel like family. It is a beautiful facility on a great property in an amazing small village. I always want to go back and work there

Was stable pay and hours, easy enough work. Gets boring, play favorites, no communication, bad management, no discipline. If your q good worker you get all the work.

Cheap accom though

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Housekeeper 16 salaries reported	$18.95 per hour
Night auditor 6 salaries reported	$19.54 per hour
Front desk agent 13 salaries reported	$18.21 per hour
Maintenance person 5 salaries reported	$20.46 per hour
Cleaner 11 salaries reported	$19.06 per hour

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