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Haliburton – Cleaners (Part Time)

Cabin Cleaners (Part Time)

Accepting applications until April 15th, 2021
Starting date: May, 2021

Brief Job Summary 

Cabinscape is seeking reliable and adventurous local cleaners to join our growing hospitality team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a handful of our tiny off-grid cabins located on Kennisis Lake and Redstone Lake. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, a friendly and professional demeanour, and a knack for creative problem solving. This job requires 2-4 shifts a week to start with the potential for more shifts in the fall months and as we open more cabins.  Starting April/May, 2021.  

Duties + Responsibilities

-Ensuring the cabins and property is in tip top order: making beds, cleaning surfaces, sweeping and moping, cleaning and changing toilets, restocking supplies, etc. 
-Willing to carry/drive in two (20L) jugs of water and gas for generator  
-Bringing home and laundering tea towels and fitted sheets on occasion (you’ll be compensated for this task) 
-Maintaining cabin’s stock/supplies and reporting when supplies are low 
-Performing monthly deep cleans as needed 
-Managing tasks and reports via an online / app interface  

Requirements + Qualifications

-High school diploma or equivalent 

-Experience in the housekeeping or hospitality industry 
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
-Friendly and hospitable  
-Digitally competent with access to a cell phone 
-Love of the outdoors  
-Experience in off-grid living a bonus! 

Location/Transportation

-Our cabins are located on Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve property (but are managed independently from the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve) 
-Access to your own reliable vehicle is required. AWD/4WD required to access cabins.

Schedule 

– Available for weekly cleanings / 2-4 shifts a week. (It normally takes 1-2 hours to clean a cabin) 

Compensation + Perks 

-Part-time position; no benefits  
-$50/per shift/cabin in summer, fall and spring. $60/per shift/cabin in the winter months.
-Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full Cabinscape experience.  

Apply

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    Junior Designer (Graphic/Web)

    Toronto, ON | (1 Position)

    Job Description – Junior Designer (Graphic & Web)

    Brief Job Summary

    Work with a quickly growing start up developing and maintaining cross platform marketing and communication materials. You are a talented, keen designer with a good eye who excels at marketing communication and document design. You understand that impactful designs are those which not only have an aesthetic appeal but, resonate with the consumer and serve a functional purpose.

    As Cabinscape’s Junior Designer you will work with our website development, customer service and marketing and communications teams to produce a wide variety of materials for web, print, and social. This will include design and layout of documents, photo colour correction, website updates and preparation of newsletters and guest communication.

    Duties + Responsibilities

    • -Create (and adapt) consistent deliverables across a variety of channels, including promotional, print, social media, digital marketing, e-commerce
    • -Make regular website content updates using WordPress
    • -Prepare newsletter and email designs and layouts
    • -Design maps and informational documents for guests
    • -Formulate innovative concepts that support the company’s brand, marketing, product and web development and social media goals
    • -Provide creative files to markets as required
    • -Collaborate with Sr. Management to develop creative layouts for both print and digital executions and ensure work aligns with creative direction
    • -Develop creative concepts/images that fit brand guidelines
    • -Work directly with printers and suppliers
    • -Work with influencers and content developers to produce content and establish brand consistency
    • -Visit cabin locations to capture photo and video content
    • -Retouching on images, placing images, ensuring layouts are clean and prepared for print or digital delivery
    • -Self manage workflow and operate under tight deadlines
    • -Experience with google maps / GPS a plus
    • -Maintain and archive files

    Qualifications

    • -Diploma or degree in Graphic Design
    • -1-2 years’ experience in a Graphic Design role
    • -Proficient in CS5 – specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
    • -Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    • -Experience with WordPress, Mailchimp and web based software
    • -Experienced in both print and digital design
    • -Keen attention to detail (copy, layout composition, typography, colour, etc.)
    • -Receptive to creative direction
    • -Strong communication skills as well as organizational and time management abilities
    • -Confidence in working independently, as well as part of a team
    • -Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced multi-project environment
    • -Portfolio which demonstrates strong design expertise and great attention to detail in layout, typography and production
    • -Bilingual communication skills (an asset)
    • -Drivers Licence / Access to Vehicle

    Schedule

    • -Telecommute / Occasional In Person Meetings:Occasional weekend/evening hours

    Compensation + Perks

    • -Hourly pay to be based on experience
    • -Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full CABINSCAPE experience
    • Work from home (even after the pandemic!)
    • -Opportunities for growth within the organization – we are committed to our employees, and want you to grow with us!

    Expected start date: Early-April 2021

    Job Type: Part Time – Contract

    Salary: $18.00-22.00 per hour

    Apply

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      Guest Experience Representative

      Toronto, ON | (1 Position)

      Job Description

      Brief Job Summary

      The Guest Experience Representative plays a key role in providing coordination and support to the CABINSCAPE management and administration team. Reporting to the Customer Experience & Event Curator, and working closely with the rest of the CABINSCAPE management team, the Guest Experience Representative will engage directly with prospective and existing clients to ensure that CABINSCAPE continues to offer a first class customer experience throughout the entire guest journey. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with great people skills who is interested in building a career in the local tourism industry. 

      To be successful in this position, the candidate must have strong communication skills and experience in sales, marketing and/or the customer service industry. Ideally, the Guest Experience Representative will be a self starter who is comfortable asking questions and is willing to work from home. Working directly with the management team (a small team of five permanent staff), the successful incumbent should be prepared to dive into a fast paced environment with multiple priorities at a company that is rapidly growing and evolving. Experience with HTML, web-design and/or digital communication software (such as MailChimp) will be a huge asset for the individual in this position. The management team anticipates transitioning this role into a full-time permanent position at the end of the summer 2021 season.

      Duties + Responsibilities

      Customer Service Support – 60%

      • Act as CABINSCAPE’s first point of contact for client inquiries using CABINSCAPE’s customer service software, ZenDesk
      • Utilize and update response templates in ZenDesk (i.e. Macros) 
      • Prepare digital invoices for clients using Stripe, and follow up with clients regarding outstanding payments
      • Facilitate cancellations and refunds through Stripe in accordance with CABINSCAPE’s cancellation policy
      • Create reservations for gift certificate holders as requested, and ensure gift certificate information is tracked appropriately
      • Connect with local partners to discuss seasonal guest experiences and policy updates 
      • Help to maintain CABINSCAPE’s guests records in Experience CRM
      • Direct advanced customer service inquiries to the Customer Experience & Event Curator as needed

      Digital Content Development – 15%

      • Work with the CABINSCAPE team to design and prepare content for CABINSCAPE’s monthly newsletter on MailChimp
      • Support seasonal website updates to ensure that the available media is representative of the current availabilities
      • Create articles and work with the Customer Experience and Event Curator to develop a production schedule for CABINSCAPE’s new online blog promoting local tourism, outdoor experiences, tiny cabin perks, eco-friendly living and the value of environmentally conscious vacationing

      Industry Research – 15%

      • Conduct basic research on local and regional competitors for a more wholesome understanding of the tiny cabin rental market
      • With direction from the Customer Experience and Event Curator, research local companies and evaluate their inclination for partnership (either for reservation add-ons or online shop collaborations)
      • Collaborate with the management team to develop ideas for unique packages and experiences exclusively available to CABINSCAPE guests 

      Other – 10%

      • Update cabin manuals with current and relevant information
      • Serve as an in-person CABINSCAPE liaison with prospective clients, guests, suppliers & partners, when required
      • Help fulfill online Shop orders

      Competencies & Skills

      • Excellent organization and administrative skills
      • Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team
      • Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
      • Ability to produce high quality work, under specific timelines, with accuracy
      • Basic knowledge of WordPress (an asset)
      • Experience using ZenDesk or similar customer service software (an asset)
      • Working experience with MailChimp or similar software (an asset)
      • Bilingual communication skills (an asset)

      Qualifications

      • Relevant university degree/college diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
      • Minimum of 2 years of relevant customer service/marketing/sales/administrative experience
      • Experience in the tourism/travel sector is an asset
      • Outdoor conservation or recreation experience is an asset

      Eligibility

      This position is dependant on funding from Canada Summer Jobs. As a result, the successful candidate must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs funding as per the requirements below:

      • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
      • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
      • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

      Schedule

      • Full time (35 hours/week) contract position (future possibility of salary)
      • Occasional weekend/evening hours

      Compensation + Perks

      • Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full CABINSCAPE experience
      • Work from home (even after the pandemic!)
      • Opportunities for growth within the organization – we are committed to our employees, and want you to grow with us!

      Expected start date: Mid-April 2021

      Job Types: Full-time, Contract

      Salary: $15.50 per hour

      Apply

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        Calabogie – Cleaners (Part Time)

        Cabin Cleaners (Part Time)

        Accepting applications until April 15th, 2021
        Starting date: May, 2021

        Brief Job Summary 

        Cabinscape is seeking reliable and adventurous local cleaners to join our growing hospitality team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a handful of our tiny off-grid cabins located on the grounds of Calabogie Peaks Resort. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, a friendly and professional demeanour, and a knack for creative problem solving. This job requires 2-4 shifts a week to start with the potential for more shifts in the fall months and as we open more cabins.  Starting April/May, 2021.  

        Duties + Responsibilities

        -Ensuring the cabins and property is in tip top order: making beds, cleaning surfaces, sweeping and moping, cleaning and changing toilets, restocking supplies, etc. 
        -Willing to carry/drive in two (20L) jugs of water and gas for generator  
        -Bringing home and laundering tea towels and fitted sheets on occasion (you’ll be compensated for this task) 
        -Maintaining cabin’s stock/supplies and reporting when supplies are low 
        -Performing monthly deep cleans as needed 
        -Managing tasks and reports via an online / app interface  

        Requirements + Qualifications

        -High school diploma or equivalent -Experience in the housekeeping or hospitality industry 
        -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
        -Friendly and hospitable  
        -Digitally competent with access to a cell phone 
        -Love of the outdoors  
        -Experience in off-grid living a bonus! 

        Location/Transportation

        -Our cabins are located at Calabogie Peaks Resort (but managed independently from the resort) 
        -Access to your own reliable vehicle is required. AWD/4WD required to access cabins.

        Schedule 

        – Available for weekly cleanings / 2-4 shifts a week. (It normally takes 1-2 hours to clean a cabin) 

        Compensation + Perks 

        -Part-time position; no benefits  
        -$50/per shift/cabin in summer, fall and spring. $60/per shift/cabin in the winter months.
        -Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full Cabinscape experience.  

        Apply

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          Cabin Construction Crew

          Clinton, ON (1 Position) | Haliburton, ON (3 Positions)

          Job Description

          Brief Job Summary

          Cabinscape is looking for a motivated, crew to assist in the day to day construction of Cabinscape cabins. This will primarily include carpentry work but familiarity with wiring, plumbing and general methods of home construction are an asset.

          Duties + Responsibilities

          -Assistance with framing, cladding and interior finishing
          -Fabrication of shelving, trim and interior finishes

          -Reading from architectural drawings to complete a full build

          -Understanding of all aspects of home building
          -Being responsible for tool and site organization
          -Picking up or ordering materials/lumber/supplies for construction
          -Construction site, shop clean-up and maintenance
          -Positive, productive, team player

          Requirements + Qualifications

          -Basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing, and electrical systems (solar power / 12v wiring a plus)
          -Experience working with a wide variety of tools
          -Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings
          -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
          -Friendly and hospitable
          -General passion for creative problem-solving
          -Digitally competent with access to a cell phone
          -Have a valid drivers’ license

          Schedule

          -Full time contract position (future possibility of salary)

          Compensation + Perks

          -Weekly or hourly pay to be based on experience
          -Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full Cabinscape experience.

          Expected start date: 2021-03-15

          Job Types: Full-time, Contract

          Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

          Apply

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            Full Time Crew Lead

            Haliburton, ON | (1 Position)

            Job Description

            Brief Job Summary

            Participate in construction, manage crew, inventory, QA in the construction of tiny cabins on wheels on site at a brand new Haliburton, Ontario shop. Initial training will be required at our Clinton, Ontario shop for 2-4 weeks.

            Cabinscape is looking for a motivated, problem solving oriented crew leader to manage the day to day construction of Cabinscape cabins. This will include managing the schedules of labourers as well as participating in daily construction. The successful applicant should be a capable carpenter and have working knowledge in all tasks related to home construction.

            Duties + Responsibilities

            -Reading from architectural drawings to complete a full build
            -Manage schedules, training, supervise, and coaching to new staff as well as experienced workers
            -Understanding of all aspects of home building
            -Being responsible for tool and site organization
            -Picking up or ordering materials/lumber/supplies for construction
            -Construction site, shop clean-up and maintenance
            -Assisting skilled tradespeople
            -Help to create a work environment that is cheerful, productive, and inclusive

            Requirements + Qualifications

            -Strong project management skills
            -Basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing, and electrical systems (solar power / 12v wiring a plus)
            -Experience working with a wide variety of tools and machinery
            -Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings
            -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
            -Friendly and hospitable
            -General passion for creative problem-solving
            -Digitally competent with access to a cell phone
            -Have a valid drivers’ license

            Schedule

            -Full time contract position (future possibility of salary)

            Compensation + Perks

            -Weekly or hourly pay to be based on experience
            -Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full Cabinscape experience.

            Expected start date: 2021-04-01

            Job Types: Full-time, Contract

            Salary: $30.00-$35.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

            Apply

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              Calabogie – Cabin Maintenance Worker (Part Time)

              Cabin Maintenance Worker (Part Time)

              Accepting applications until April 15th, 2021
              Starting date: May, 2021

              Brief Job Summary 

              Cabinscape is seeking a reliable, on-call maintenance person with strong problem solving skills to maintain 5+ tiny cabin properties in the Frontenac/Lanark area. Experience in off-grid systems, plumbing and propane fixtures is required. Training provided. Vehicle required. This is an hourly paid position with great growth potential. Starting April/May, 2021.  

              Full Job Description 

              Do you love the outdoors? Working with your hands? Being on the open road? Do you thrive in jobs where no day is the same? As our skilled maintenance person extraordinaire, your primary responsibility will be keeping our cabins in tip top shape. Your day-to-day will include a wide variety of activities such as general cabin repairs, construction assistance, preventative maintenance, and emergency guest assistance. Being reliable and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail is essential in this job. You should have the manual dexterity and physical stamina necessary for this kind of work which will also require a substantial amount of travel time to maintain 5+ cabins in the Frontenac/Lanark County region.  

              Duties + Responsibilities

              -Install or repair necessary equipment as needed
              -Check control panels and electrical wiring (12V, solar and 110V) to identify issues
              -Complete regular maintenance tasks, such as generator maintenance, cleaning water intakes, sanding and refinishing -Inspect and troubleshoot various equipment and systems (12V electrical, gas appliances, plumbing fixtures)
              -Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, etc.
              -Manage tasks and reports via an online / app interface
              -Be prepared to drive distances (1+ hours) between cabins regularly
              -Respond quickly and interact with guests to assist with issues
              -Occasionally perform necessary cleaning activities, such as dusting, mopping, trash removal, etc.
              -Deliver water and propane to backcountry locations in winter (snowshoeing with sled or with snowmobile)  

              Requirements + Qualifications

              -High school diploma or equivalent
              -Working knowledge of 12 volt wiring, solar power, plumbing, and electrical systems
              -Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical tools
              -Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings
              -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
              -Friendly and hospitable 
              -General passion for creative problem-solving
              -Love of the outdoors and a solitary work environment
              -Digitally competent with access to a cell phone   

              Schedule 

              – Flexible hours that may include weekends, nights, short shifts and long shifts
              – On call availability, in addition to normal hours   

              Compensation + Perks 

              -Hourly Pay $25-$30/hr (dependent on experience) |
              -Paid travel time
              -Free cabin accommodations! We want you to know our cabins inside and out. This means staying over at our cabins and getting the full Cabinscape experience.  

              Apply