Assistant Caretaker (Contract)

YWCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Toronto is hiring an Assistant Caretaker for a full-time contract role responsible for janitorial duties and building maintenance. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, physical capability, and prior cleaning experience. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team ensuring safe and clean environments for women and gender diverse individuals.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days

Multi-Sector Pension Plan

Educational/Sabbatical Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years janitorial experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years building maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills for Dayforce entries.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and cyclical cleaning of the facility.
• Assist with general upkeep and minor repairs.
• Manage snow and ice clearance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective oral communication

Physical mobility and strength

Education

High school diploma with job-related courses

Tools

WHMIS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $45,679 annually (L2), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 389 Church Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 2E5
Contract Period: July 2, 2025 to May 30, 2026 Internal Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025
External Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
JOIN OUR TEAM
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 Assistant Caretaker (Contract) is responsible for performing janitorial duties and assisting with building maintenance. Duties include cleaning the site according to schedules, grounds keeping, refuse removal and assisting with building repairs.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for daily and cyclical cleaning of lobbies, corridors, stairwells, offices, public washrooms, elevator cabs, meeting and common rooms;
• Clears snow and ice from parking areas, roadways, walkways, stairwells and entryways as required; sands/salts these areas as required;
• Assists the Caretaker with general upkeep and minor repairs to all areas of the building and building equipment including: minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting;
• Assists the Caretaker with exterior maintenance of the property including: winter maintenance, weed and hedge trimming, lawn cutting, seasonal cleanup and garbage clean up;
• Assists with moving equipment, supplies and furniture as required;
• Assists with light bulb and smoke detector replacement as required;
• Some heavy lifting and strenuous labor at times will be required;
• Performs other maintenance duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A generalized education at the high-school level plus job related courses with technical training in electrical, plumbing or building maintenance (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• Minimum of 1-3 years janitorial experience;
• Basic computer skills for Dayforce entries, keeping inventory records, and use of the Internet and email;
• Minimum of 1 – 3 years building maintenance experience;
• WHMIS certified;
• Effective oral communication, and organizational skills;
• Interpersonal skills to maintain cordial, productive and effective relationships with staff and tenants;
• Ability to work within a team setting;
• Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments;
• Understanding the issues of homelessness, poverty, and discrimination facing women and girls
• Must have sufficient physical mobility and strength to perform job requirements;
• Ability to lift 25 kilograms; physically capable of extended periods of physical exertion, including frequent periods of standing, bending or lifting.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s 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 secondable.

Posting Date: June 5, 2025

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s 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 Toronto’s 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.

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