Contract Pest Control and Hoarding Specialist

Homes First Society; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes First Society in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Contract Pest Control and Hoarding Specialist to help minimize bed bug, pest, and hoarding issues. The role is on-site at 90 Shuter and other sites, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, starting ASAP for a 3-month contract.

You will work with shelter staff and tenants, applying best practices, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with mission and policies while supporting housing stability.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Experience with homelessness and housing-insecure populations.
• Knowledge of Ontario rental legislation and homelessness services.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Minimize and eliminate bed bug, pest, and hoarding issues.
• Stay current on pest control technologies and procedures.
• Adhere to Homes First Society policies and mission.
• Collaborate with staff and tenants on removal and clean-up.

Skills

Bed bug/pest knowledge

Group processes and dynamics

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Time management

Word processing

English communication

Other languages asset

Physical ability

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

First Aid/CPR/Intervention certificates asset

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

CONTRACT PEST CONTROL AND HOARDING SPECIALIST

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Position type: Contract, Full-time

Location(s): 90 Shuter (and other sites)

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Salary: $28.76 per hour

Contract duration: starting ASAP, 3-month contract

This position minimizes and eliminates bedbug/pest infestations and hoarding issues; keeping current on technologies and procedures; ensuring adherence to the mission statement, policies, and procedures of Homes First Society.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of best practices for bed bug, pest and hoarding issues
• Knowledge of group processes and dynamics
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with Shelter and Housing co-workers and interact positively with the tenant population who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction problems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Self-motivated with the ability to problem solve individually and as part of a team/group
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and administration skills
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in languages other than English an asset
• Working with other staff, Property Supervisor and tenants to prepare for bed bug/pest removal and/or assist in hoarding clean-up and housing issues stemming from hoarding
• Maintain bed bug/pest control tools and equipment in good condition
• Must be able to lift 25 kilograms
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education or equivalent
• several years’ experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed and who are hard to house
• knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
• experience with rental legislation in Ontario
• excellent interpersonal skills
• knowledge of relevant laws, standards and guidelines
• knowledge of resources and services available in the community
• excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and organization skills
• certificates in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention an asset
• Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset

** Note that the above job requirements are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned from time to time as required.

Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required. Working in a pet friendly environment.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society. Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for internal postings.

This is an existing open position.

Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.