Housekeeper, Administrative​/Clerical

Job Type:
Fulltime Seasonal (March 30 – December 21, 2026 | 35 hrs/wk – days, evenings and/or weekends)
Wage Rate: $20.93/hr (plus benefit and RSP contribution)

Reporting to the Head of Housekeeping, the position will be responsible for a variety of light cleaning at our Shaw theatre buildings. As the position includes operating various cleaning equipment (eg. vacuum cleaner and other manual and power cleaning equipment) experience is an asset, but willing to train. The ideal candidate must have good written and oral communication skills, working well independently and as part of our busy Housekeeping team.

We are hiring for both morning (5am–12:30pm) and afternoon (12:30pm-8pm) shifts, 35 hours weekly, 5 days per week and must be available on weekends. The ability to lift up to 20 lbs and a valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record is required.

Please submit your cover letter and resume prior to 5pm, March 19
, 2026 to:

Shaw Festival Theatre
Attention:
Director Human Resources
Email:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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As one of the world’s leading theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers, The Shaw is dedicated to an ongoing process of increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and in the recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us.

As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender fluid. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

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