What do We Offer
We offer employees a fair wage and the opportunity to work in a relaxed and picturesque setting. We provide such perks as discounts in our store and stays at the resort, free team lunches on Saturdays in the summer, paid lunches, team building opportunities and the ability to learn new skills in a supportive environment. We also believe in treating everyone with respect, being inclusive and giving employees autonomy in their day-to-day tasks, so that they can recommend and implement improvements to existing processes or guest offerings as warranted. In return, we expect our employees to be reliable, hard working, customer centric, focus on problem solving and treat everyone in a friendly and respectful manner.
Who Are You
As a baseline expectation our roles require you to be reliable, hard working, customer centric, friendly and treat others with respect. For many of our roles, you must also be able to lift a minimum of 20-50 lbs, be able to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs. These are typically physical jobs that require you to work both inside and outside. In general previous customer service, cleaning, child minding or camp staff, food service, hospitality, marketing, events, administration, maintenance, mechanical or landscaping experience is an asset.
How To Apply
To be considered for any of the positions below or for future opportunities, please send your resume and any additional pertinent information to info@springwoodcottageresort.ca. Accommodations will be made for those with disabilities during the interview process.
Current Opportunities
Housekeeping Contractors (Saturdays in July/August)
We are looking for folks in the area who want to assist us with cleaning and preparing cottages during our weekly turnover of guests on Saturdays in July and August for roughly 5-6 hours. You will work in a team of approximately 3 people to clean roughly 3-4 cottages per shift. No formal experience required, but must be detail oriented, a fast study, physically fit, work well under deadlines and knowledgeable about house cleaning. Training provided.
Marketing, Events & Customer Engagement Lead
We are seeking a results driven Marketing & Events professional who is passionate about hospitality and ensuring guests have a first rate experience. This hands-on, newly developed role will report directly to the owners and will oversee the day-to-day operations of marketing and guest experiences as Springwood continues its journey of developing, operationalizing and growing business. The successful candidate will ensure that every facet of our guests’ experience from initial inquiry to departure and beyond is exceptional, leading them to rave about their experience and re-booking many times over. They will also be responsible for planning, oversight and promotion of key resort events, including weddings and gaming retreats. Lastly, they will be responsible for all marketing functions, including website content, social media postings and other promotional campaigns. This is a hybrid role where focus shifts throughout the year, and where no two days are the same. As it’s a new role, it also can morph over time based upon skills and interest. This is not a standard Monday to Friday 9-5 position, as weekend, evening and/or holiday coverage will be required during our peak busy periods and events.
General Manager
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant
As Springwood’s Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper you will provide your knowledge and expertise to efficiently and accurately complete and maintain the financial and admin processes of the company. This role requires a personable, adaptable, motivated & detail-oriented person to fulfill the role with a high level of confidentiality and excellent communication skills. The individual must be comfortable working independently and in a small team environment. While the role is initially designed to be on a casual, part time basis, it may expand as the company grows financially depending on the incumbents’ interests and abilities.
Job Duties
• Complete accounting processes from recording transactions from source documentation to preparation of internal financial statements including:
o Process expense invoices
o Reconcile bank accounts on a timely basis
o Reconcile general ledger accounts
o Prepare internal financial statements
o May be required to process or assist in the processing of biweekly payroll including obtaining timesheets
• Complete required corporate filings such as HST, Payroll remittances, etc. accurately and on a timely basis
• May be required to maintain employee personnel files and other basic Human Resource processes (including job descriptions, letters of offer, etc.)
• Other administrative duties, including but not limited to answering the phone, responding to email inquiries & assisting with guest relations and bookings as required
• Additional tasks as required/assigned
Requirements
• Three or more years of experience in similar role
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Quickbooks, Microsoft products, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven organizational, time-management, and motivational skills
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, observation, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently as a part of a collaborative small team, as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment
Qualifications:
• Successful completion of secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent required
• Diploma in the Accounting, Business Administration, Finance field or relevant work experience within a Finance department considered an asset
• Experience in the hospitality industry is considered an asset
