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Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith‑and‑values based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life – there is a place for everyone to belong here.

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

This position is unionized and as such all UFCW 175 members will be considered first before other internal and external applicants.

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the facility by performing daily cleaning tasks.
• Work with a daily checklist for cleaning, sanitizing, and updating as the work is completed.
• Clean and sanitize the building in a systematic and thorough manner including floors, walls, windows, appliances, fixtures, washrooms, dorm rooms, transitional rooms, kitchen/dining room, lounge, offices, hallways, entrance ways, furniture, etc.
• Use a daily checklist for cleaning areas – washrooms;
  Drop‑in and other areas as per checklist.
• Sanitize the facility when there are outbreaks, following breakout policies and procedures.
• Assist in training new housekeeping staff and providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Follow protocols set out by YHSS, TSA and by Public Health.
• Restock inventory supplies for cleaners, linens, towels, providing the ordering information for supplies – weekly.
• Verify and check weekly the expiry dates of all products and usage.
• Ensure all chemicals are set up in MSDC‑Materials Safety Data Sheets and are located with access for all.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for use of chemicals and preventive measures for injuries.
• Remove all garbage/recycling onsite to the dumpsters per shift.
• Client rooms’ garbage/recycling should be removed every other shift.
• Carry out seasonally appropriate responsibilities (i.e., snow shoveling, salting, or sanding of steps, doorways, or walkways in the winter).
• Carry out all responsibilities in a professional manner and be a positive role model for the residents.
• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army.

• Update the Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator on maintenance issues.
• Post cleaning checklist through the common areas and file the completed ones in the cleaning binder.
• Sign‑off sheet for turnovers to be updated and completed daily.
• Prepare inventory order sheet to be approved by Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator prior to placing the orders.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 84 hours bi‑weekly hours.
• Lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time.

• Completion of Grade 12.

• Preference to cleaning experience with residential/facility environment.

• Practical cleaning skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of how to handle cleaning products safely, including harsh chemicals.
• Numeracy skills to measure cleaning fluids.
• Ability to operate cleaning tools, such as steam cleaners and floor buffers.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Assist in organizing and inventorying cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Identify and report any repairs or maintenance needs to the Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down rooms for events and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and policies.
• Respond promptly and courteously to any inquiries or requests from guests or staff.

The target hiring range for this position is $18.41 to $18.41 with a maximum of $18.41.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.

Acc if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.