Full Time & Part Time Housekeeper - more than 1 required (Union position)

To provide a clean and safe environment at the Ottawa Booth Centre and Anchorage Programs.

• Ensures general upkeep of The Ottawa Booth Centre such as common areas, resident's rooms, cleaning floors, washrooms,-windows, dusting, vacuuming, collecting and disposal of garbage
• Checking, cleaning, moving, arranging and dusting furniture as required
• Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
• Follow proper universal precautions while performing duties
• Follow hazardous materials procedures
• Aiding in the prevention of the spread of bedbugs
• Required to show courtesy to clients and all those on the property of the Ottawa Booth Centre
• Performs other duties as per assigned for each area of our property

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
• Ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools
• Mop and sweep (repetitive motions)
• Bend and twist
• Occasionally carry out stepladder work
• Lift more than 20 pounds with assistance
• May deal with angry and abusive clients
• May encounter verbal abuse

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 1 to 3 years recent housekeeping experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Current WHMIS training
• Nonskid CSA approved Safety shoes are required
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset
• 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 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

SALARY: non-negotiable starting salary of $17.20, increased to $17.39 at successful completion of probationary period

HOURS: FT - Saturday to Wednesday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

FT - Wednesday to Sunday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

PT - Saturday and Sunday - 10:00pm - 6:30am

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.