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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailRequisition Number: BUILD001870
Type: Internal and External candidates
Hours of Work: Relief/OnCall
Compensation: $19.23 per hour
Program & Location: Aoki Ross Downtown Eastside
Deadline: Open until filled
About Us:
Atira Development Society builds operates and maintains housing to meet the need for safe appropriate and affordable rental housing with a focus on housing for women and on mixedincome communities. Atiras group of agencies are awardwinning and known for inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside an amazing group of colleagues working to make the world a more just place.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Program Manager the Building Services Worker is responsible for washing and cleaning floors and carpets cleaning bathrooms kitchens and room doors in common areas cleaning stairwells disposing of refuge cleaning windows dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. The Building Services Worker is regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust dirt fumes cleaning and other chemicals germs and human waste. The Building Services Worker maintains the cleanliness of the grounds may be required to clean vacant rooms; and reports any damage and/or problems in the building to the Building Manager.
About You:
You embrace Atiras mission vision values and philosophy. You have a welldeveloped understanding of and commitment to antioppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with people who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. Lived expertise is an asset as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve.
Resumes from qualified trans gender diverse and two spirit people are encouraged as are resumes from Black people people of color Indigenous people people who are disabled and people from other equityseeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.
You Also Have:
Proven initiative judgement decisionmaking and problemsaving capabilities.
Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with tenants your coworkers and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to organize and carry out work with independence.
Physical ability to perform the duties and carry out heavy cleaning duties.
Additional Requisites/Assets:
WHIMS certificate is required.
A valid First Aid is required..
NonViolent Crisis Intervention Certificate is an asset.
All positions are subject to a criminal records review.
Application Process:
Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the abovenoted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira/careers for a current list of postings.
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