Overnight Watchperson
- NL
- Sur place
- Publié 12 sept. 2026
- 1 poste
20 $ / heure
Ouvre un site externe
- Type d’emploi
- Temporaire
- Niveau d’expérience
- Débutant, Junior · 0+ ans
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine
Résumé du poste
The Overnight Watchperson is responsible for patrolling the Inn's interior and exterior to ensure safety, security, and the prevention of unauthorized entry. They act as the first responder to emergencies and maintain detailed logs of nightly activities and maintenance needs.
Détails du poste
ABOUT THE ROLE Title: Overnight Watchperson Team: Maintenance Location: Fogo Island Inn, Fogo Island, Newfoundland WHO WE ARE A member of Relais & Châteaux with Three MICHELIN Keys, Fogo Island Inn is a 29-room luxury hotel, built on principles of sustainability and respect for nature and culture. The Inn is a community asset, owned by the charity Shorefast [https://www.shorefast.org], and 100 percent of operating surpluses are reinvested into Shorefast’s work to secure a resilient future for Fogo Island. Our work has garnered significant international interest including a feature on 60 Minutes [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fogo-island-60-minutes-2021-12-12/] and in The New York Times’ 52 Places for a Changed World [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022.html]. The mission of Shorefast is to build, learn, and share economic development practices that catalyse the assets of local places, starting with Fogo Island. Learn more about us: fogoislandinn.ca [https://www.fogoislandinn.ca] THE OPPORTUNITY Our employees need to be driven and passionate people with a desire to do better each day. They must possess a sensitivity and respect for the history and culture of rural Newfoundland and be committed to upholding the vision and goals of Shorefast and other affiliated organizations. As Night Watchperson, you are passionate about ensuring the safety, security, and peace of the Inn during overnight hours. You can patrol the premises and communicate maintenance needs. You are comfortable handling any emergency that arises during the night. You are attentive, responsible, and have strong problem-solving skills to handle various night-time security requirements. WHAT YOU’LL DO The role of the Overnight Watchperson is comprised, but not limited to, the responsibilities listed below. * Conduct regular patrols of the Inn’s interior and exterior to ensure safety, security, and to prevent unauthorized entry or disturbances. * Act as the first responder to fire alarms, and other urgent situations, notifying the appropriate Leadership team members. * Complete nightly walkthroughs of the Inn, ensuring all tasks related to its oversight are completed. * Maintain a detailed nightly log of activities, incidents, and any maintenance needs observed during patrols. * Ensure all entrances, exits, and restricted areas are securely locked, performing lock and key checks as required. * Report any issues, safety concerns, or incidents to the day shift or management team for follow-up. * Complete any cleaning tasks in relation to the Inn’s oversight as required. * Must be hardworking, reliable, punctual, independent and willing to do a multitude of tasks with short notice. * Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in all weather. * Follow directions from supervisors and onsite foremen. * Treat fellow employees with respect and fairness. * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and mobility to walk/stand regularly, carry wood, and meet other physical demands of the role. * Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive wages. * Access to an employee work-out room, to support personal well-being. * An engaged, highly supportive, and collaborative environment that encourages creativity and curiosity. * The opportunity to work in a thriving social enterprise. * Continued learning and professional development training. TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@fogoislandinn.ca [careers@fogoislandinn.ca], with the subject line “Overnight Watchperson”; Questions about this position may also be directed here. Deadline for Applications: Until Filled We are grateful for all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We endeavour to foster an accessible work environment and to ensure all in our care feel safe and valued. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to accommodate a more accessible or inclusive application process.
Ce que vous ferez
The Overnight Watchperson is responsible for patrolling the Inn's interior and exterior to ensure safety, security, and the prevention of unauthorized entry. They act as the first responder to emergencies and maintain detailed logs of nightly activities and maintenance needs.
Exigences
Candidates must be hardworking, reliable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in all weather conditions. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform regular walking and standing duties.
Avantages
• Competitive wages • Employee work-out room • Professional development training
Compétences indiquées
- Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
- Reliability · Souhaitée
- Souci du détail · Souhaitée
- record keeping · Souhaitée
- punctuality · Souhaitée
- Communication · Souhaitée
- Physical stamina · Souhaitée
Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- Security patrolling
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Maintenance reporting
- Record keeping
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Independent work
- Communication
- Lifting Ability
- Curiosity
- Resilience
- Management
- Creativity
- Economic Development
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Security Requirements Analysis
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- Security & Safety
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