Lead Hand

The opportunity:

The Lead Hand is responsible for maintaining high cleaning Standard

in preparation for daily operation and service delivery.

In this role you will:

• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada.

• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership facility users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.

• Prepare the facility for operation by adhering to YMCA SAM Standards YMCA cleaning practices and protocols industry best practices and local operating standards and schedules.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of equipment products procedures and standards involved keeping the facility clean.
• Adherence to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of mechanical and operating systems. To ensure uninterrupted service address all maintenance issues as identified by the Supervisor Cleaning & Maintenance or General Manager.
• Communicate service issues and deficiencies with senior daytime staff on a daily basis. Communicate all serious system malfunctions that could adversely affect operations in a timely manner.
• Provide training and coaching of staff to ensure understanding of expectations and positive performance outcomes.

• Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements including but not limited to WHMIS Employee Health and Safety etc. are observed & followed by cleaning staff.
• Ensure safety and security of YMCA staff and members proactively and while on duty.
• Respond to all member issues or concerns in a respectful and courteous manner.

You bring:

• Grade 12 Education
• 3 years of facility cleaning experience
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures standards & practices
• Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after

commencement of work including:

• • AODA Training
  • Health & Safety Awareness Training
  • Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training
  • PCI Compliance
  • WHMIS
  • Child Safeguarding Training

Why work for the Y:

At the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a Lead Hand/ Heavy Duty Night Cleaner you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our members and the community as a whole. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our mission of building healthy communities.

Perks:

• Compensation $18.00/Hour
• Extended Health benefits after 90 days
• Paid sick time
• Wellness day
• YMCA Health and Fitness membership
• Pension Plan after 2 years

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding career working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.

About us:

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting wellbeing and encouraging social responsibility.

Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to participate.

Beyond facilities and programs covering Simcoe County Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental emotional and physical wellbeing. We empower children and youth to become strong confident and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds ages and abilities to achieve their health goals fulfill their potential and feel a genuine sense of belonging we contribute to the creation of stronger communities.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns.

Applications will remain open until May 31 2025.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment goal is a diverse inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department atemailprotected.

In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguardingjob offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) if any is considered in the decisionmaking process in relation to the requirement of working with children therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.