POSITION: Housekeeper

DEPARTMENT: Women & Children’s Services – Powell Place

AFFILIATION: HEU

POSTING NUMBER: 26-39

HOURLY WAGE: $24.05 - $25.82

GRID LEVEL: 1

DURATION: Ongoing

STATUS: Regular Part-Time

Friday and Saturday, 8am – 4pm

Sunday and Monday, 4pm – 12am

START: November 8, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:
The Housekeeper performs a variety of cleaning duties such as wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors, washing walls, windows and ceilings within assigned commission buildings.

EDUCATION/PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma (Grade 12 equivalent) is required.

One-year recent related housekeeping experience within a residential support setting is required.

Current Occupational First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Building Service Worker Certificate is required.

Food Protected Certificate is required.

WHMIS training is required.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Mandt training is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.





Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills specific to the role.

Awareness of appropriate client interaction standards and program confidentiality requirements.

Ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, organizing work appropriately.

Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity.

Experience operating related equipment and ability to effectively use industrial grade cleaning products.

Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including lifting, stooping, crouching, and standing for long periods.

Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.

Ability to work and empathize with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, addictions issues or may be living with HIV/AIDS and other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

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📌 Housekeeper (British Columbia)
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