Front Desk Agent – Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre

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Company Description: A hospitality establishment offering accommodation, conference facilities, and resort-style services in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Job Details:

  • Location: Thunder Bay, ON, P7J 1B8
  • Workplace: On site
  • Salary: $17.50 to $18.50 hourly (negotiable) / 24 to 48 hours bi-weekly
  • Hours: Part-time
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 2
  • Benefits: Free parking, other miscellaneous benefits

Qualifications Required:

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Job Responsibilities:

  • Register guests and assign rooms
  • Handle complaints and claims
  • Manage group arrivals/departures
  • Make, cancel, and change reservations
  • Offer information on facilities and local points of interest
  • Exchange foreign currency
  • Process check-outs and payments
  • Balance cash sheets and complete reports
  • Maintain room assignment and reservation inventory
  • Follow emergency/safety procedures
  • Perform clerical tasks (faxing, filing, photocopying)
  • Answer phones and relay messages
  • Assist guests with special needs
  • Provide wake-up calls
  • Light housekeeping duties
  • Deliver customer service with minimal supervision

Working Conditions:

  • Urban hotel/resort environment
  • Requires own transportation and valid driver’s license
  • Fast-paced and high-pressure setting
  • Prolonged standing
  • Attention to detail required
  • No public transportation available
  • Criminal record check and bondable status necessary
  • Familiarity with multi-line switchboards, CRS, spreadsheets, and internet systems

Personal Suitability:

  • Client-focused
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Efficient interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexible with strong judgment
  • Organized and team-oriented

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents
  • Temporary residents with valid work permits
  • Applicants not authorized to work in Canada will not be considered

How to Apply:

  • Method: By email – employment@bwplusnorwester.com
  • Application Deadline: August 14, 2025
  • Instructions:
    • Include reference number: FDeskNight07-23-25
    • Submit references and proof of education
    • Respond to screening questions on availability, legal status, experience, and field of study