Position:   Housekeeper
Type:        Permanent; Full Time
Location:  Halifax
Hours:      8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (lunch 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.)

McInnes Cooper is Atlantic Canada's Law Firm. With more than 200 lawyers and 260 staff members, we are among the 20 largest law firms in Canada. With seven offices across the region – Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Summerside, we look for candidates who understand the meaning of superior client service. We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to work in the Office Services Department of our Halifax Office.

Purpose:

The successful candidate will ensure clients and visitors are welcomed and their catering needs attended to in accordance with the firm's professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Office Services and in conjunction with the firm's other housekeeping staff, perform housekeeping functions at the firm's Purdy's Tower II location.
• Monitor boardroom schedules and ensure boardrooms are set up and maintained with beverages, food and equipment throughout the day as required.
• Place orders for food for meetings and receptions as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, and order all supplies for the lunchroom and cafes.
• Maintain refrigerators, freezers and ice makers on all floors in clean condition.
• Ensure the lunchroom and cafes are clean and tidy at all times.
• Light housekeeping duties (e.g. emergency vacuuming, dusting, cleaning) when required.
• Other duties as required or requested.

Qualifications:

• Requires minimum of high school graduation.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry or performing duties similar to this position is required.
• Team player and can also work independently.
• Proficiency in Outlook is required.
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Must portray a professional image at all times.
• Willing to perform light housekeeping duties as the need arises.

If you meet the criteria for this position and you are looking for a career in a challenging work environment, we would like to hear from you. A cover letter and resume should be submitted, quoting competition #CB-850 and salary expectations to:

McInnes Cooper
Human Resources
PO Box 730
Halifax NS B3J 2V1
Fax: (902) 425-6350
E-mail: resumes@mcinnescooper.com

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.