Facilities & Grounds Support Worker

Canuck Place Children's Hospice; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on compassionate care is seeking a Facilities Support role. This part-time position involves grounds maintenance, facility support, and collaboration with volunteers. Ideal candidates will have experience in facility management and strong interpersonal skills. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

20 days’ vacation

Paid wellness days

100% employer-paid benefits

Health and Wellness Spending account

Flexible working options

Free meals on-site

Continuous paid training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facility or grounds-related experience preferred.
• Valid BC Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn care, grounds maintenance, and irrigation system upkeep.
• Assist with facility support, repairs, and event setups.
• Provide vacation and sick coverage at multiple locations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Reporting to: Facilities Manager

Job status: Permanent Part-time 0.8 FTE (60 hours bi-weekly, Sunday through Wednesday)

Compensation: $57,622-$62,333

We want our staff to “thrive,” not just survive. Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding minimum wage to a living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role, our entry-level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour, equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WORK HERE?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aim to nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and support while providing expert care to children and families. Our team includes individuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciation for life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed—a place where you can make a difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing on wellness and self-care, including:

• 20 days’ vacation (pro-rated to your full-time equivalency) with ongoing annual increases up to 45 days
• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days per year
• Generous paid leave, including compassionate and special leave
• 100% employer-paid benefits from day one, including extended health and dental, and $1,500 annually for counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending account providing up to $1,000 annually
• Flexible working options
• Free meals on-site at the hospices
• Continuous paid training and development opportunities
• Ongoing parental support, including maternity and parental leave top-up and paid leave for new grandparents

YOUR ROLE

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position supports our facilities and grounds teams year-round. We seek a well-rounded individual with experience in lawn care, general gardening, grounds, and building maintenance.

This individual will assist our dedicated gardener at Glen Brae in Vancouver with maintaining lawns and garden spaces, collaborating with departments to host donors, events, and garden visits. The role involves supporting the garden volunteer program, hosting corporate volunteer groups of up to 12 people, and providing vacation and sick coverage at both Vancouver (Glen Brae) and Abbotsford (Dave Lede House) locations. A collaborative personality with effective communication and emotional intelligence is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds Work – Glen Brae (25%)

• Lawn care, leaf collection, paver repair, pressure washing, grounds maintenance
• Irrigation system maintenance
• Fence, outbuilding, and furniture repair and painting
• Snow removal and salt application
• Maintenance of garden equipment

Facilities Team Support (50%)

• Assist with installing/removing holiday lights, seasonal decorations, and event setups
• Help with small repairs, re-lamping, and contacting service providers for urgent issues
• Support interior projects during off-season or bad weather
• Assist with renovations, painting, repairs, furniture setup, and recycling/disposal
• Support emergent events to ensure safety and functionality

Vacation & Sick Coverage (24%)

• Provide coverage during planned or unplanned absences at both locations

Other related responsibilities as assigned (1%)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent, with related experience or training.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring:

• 5+ years of facility or grounds-related experience (preferred)
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, online research
• General repair skills; mechanical aptitude is an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, compassionate outlook
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Alignment with Canuck Place’s mission, vision, and values
• Comfortable engaging with diverse people at all levels
• Creative, organized, and collaborative
• High emotional intelligence
• Good time management, self-directed, able to work independently
• Adaptable to changing environments
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Ability to commute to either location is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Stand, kneel, reach, bend, and manipulate objects
• Work long periods standing or walking
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• Maintain professionalism and awareness in pediatric and office environments
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

You have:

• High integrity, creativity, good judgment, humor
• Flexible, energetic, and collaborative
• Effective in managing priorities in dynamic settings

Please note:

• Health Canada vaccination proof required before start
• Occasional weekend, evening work, and travel may be required

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We value inclusion and accessibility. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail]. We welcome applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.