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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 world‑wide 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.

• Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of the facility by performing daily cleaning tasks.
• Utilising a daily checklist for cleaning, sanitising and updating tasks as they are completed.
• Cleaning and sanitising the building systematically and thoroughly: floors, walls, windows, appliances, fixtures, washrooms, dorm rooms, transitional rooms, kitchen/dining room, lounge, offices, hallways, entrance ways, furniture, etc.
• Sanitising during outbreaks following breakout policies and procedures.
• Assisting in training new housekeeping staff and providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Following protocols set out by YHSS, TSA and by Public Health.
• Restocking inventory supplies for cleaners, linens, towels and providing ordering information – weekly.
• Verifying and checking weekly the expiry dates of all products and usage.
• Ensuring all chemicals are set up in MSDC—Materials Safety Data Sheets and are accessible.
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance for use of chemicals and preventive measures for injuries.
• Removing all garbage and recycling onsite to the dumpsters per shift.
• Removing garbage/recycling from client rooms every other shift.
• Carrying out seasonally appropriate responsibilities (snow shoveling, salting or sanding of steps, doorways, or walkways in winter).
• Carrying out all responsibilities in a professional manner and being a positive role model for residents.
• Adhering to standards consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Updating the Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator on maintenance issues.
• Posting the cleaning checklist in common areas and filing completed ones in the cleaning binder.
• Signing off sheets for turnovers on a daily basis.
• Preparing inventory order sheets for approval by the Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator before placing orders.

• Perform other duties as required.
• 84 hours bi‑weekly.
• Lifting, bending, standing for long periods.

• Completion of Grade 12.

• Preference for cleaning experience in a 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, including The Salvation Army Abuse Registry, and produce an original copy of a background check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• Assisting in organising and inventorying cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Identifying and reporting repairs or maintenance needs to the Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator.
• Assisting in setting up and breaking down rooms for events and meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and policies.
• Responding promptly and courteously to 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.