Cleaner (Part-Time)

WhyYoullLove WorkingWith Us
In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
• Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview
We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health Fitness Aquatics & Residence team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

The Cleaner is responsible for the provision of housekeeping duties within the above Membership Centre with a wide variety of assigned tasks under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning tasks are carried out conscientiously and in accordance with the quality standards as defined by the Ron Edwards Family YMCA: operating under the YWay Standards. This role is integral to member satisfaction by ensuring that the cleanliness of the facility is maintained meets and exceeds the expectations of members volunteers participants staff and other visitors to the facility.

This position is a part-time position (up to 29 hours per week) which will require an availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings nights weekends and holidays.

What Youll Do

• Carry out all cleaning tasks as assigned in members space back-of-house spaces and exterior spaces.
• Identify efficient methods and products to be used in the course of carrying out routine cleaning tasks to ensure desired results.
• Physical requirements related to lifting weights in excess of 20 pounds i.e. furniture to access areas that are not cleaned regularly clutter garbage removal etc.
• Consistently work towards meeting and exceeding standards as defined by the Ron Edwards Family YMCA: operating under the YWay Standards.
• Operation of vacuums floor polishers and regular use of various chemical cleaning agents.
• Cleaning responsibilities are limited primarily to indoors however cleaners are expected to assist with outdoor seasonal tasks garbage removal and grounds keeping duties as required.

What Youll Bring

• Ability to comprehend and carry out written instructions within specified safety standards.
• 1 to 3 years cleaning experience in a recreational service setting is preferred; however training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a staff team.
• Able to work flexible schedule including days afternoons nights weekends and holidays.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• WHIMIS certified is considered an asset

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department at

Ready to Make a Difference The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!