Cleaner ( Job ID WMSH1235)
Cleaner ( Job ID WMSH1235)
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Job Description
Work Hours:35 hours per week
Salary: $45679 annually (Level 2) plus comprehensive benefits
Location:Toronto Ontario
Internal Application Deadline:Monday September 29 2025
External Application Deadline:Wednesday October 1 2025
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans intersex non-binary agender and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.
The Cleaner is responsible for cleaning common areas at YWCA Womens Shelter and for preparing rooms for occupancy.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO WOMENS SHELTER
YWCA Womens Shelter has been in operation since 1991. The shelter provides safe and secure emergency shelter for women gender-diverse people and their children who are fleeing violence. YWCA Womens Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and can welcome up to 11 families at one time in its 33 bed addition to shelter women gender-diverse people and their children are provided with food clothing diapers and assistance with efforts to obtain housing Social Assistance medical and legal help. Staff which have expertise in numerous areas (i.e. job readiness advocacy housing parenting effects of violence on women gender-diverse people and their children) are available to work with women and gender-diverse people as they begin to establish lives that are free from violence.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleans all common areas emptying the wastebaskets dusting furniture and wiping all surfaces including windowsills;
- Cleans the front door sweeps the front steps and clears debris from the front entrance of the shelter
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms removes garbage and replenishes paper towel and toilet paper in all washrooms as needed;
- Cleans kitchen bi-weekly including; wiping cupboards dishwasher microwave fridges stove oven counter tops and walls;
- Cleans empty bedrooms including: wipe mattress all surfaces with disinfectant vacuum and clean out any remaining belongings and garbage;
- Cleans kitchen in the absence of kitchen staff;
- Assists with garbage and recycling removal;
- Assists with light clean up of garbage and debris on the property when required
- Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto
- Ensures tasks are performed in compliance with WHMIS and other legislated requirements including the Health and Safety Act;
- Participates in fire safety and health and safety training as required;
QUALIFICATIONS
- A generalized education at high-school level (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- 1 to 3 years directly related experience
- Knowledge of cleaning products and their use
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lift 15 kg and bend to perform duties safely
- Ability to safely use a ladder
- Completion of WHMIS training
- Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments
- Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience working in a residential setting an asset
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employers contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
- Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
- Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants this position is not secondable.
Posting Date: September 19 2025
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
