Flexible Janitorial Worker - Animal Shelter Sanitation

Toronto Humane Society; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Humane Society is seeking a Janitorial Worker to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across THS facilities and grounds. You will perform routine cleaning, disinfection, waste management, and basic pest monitoring, following established standards and OHSA rules.

The role works in a team and independently, using janitorial equipment, and requires reliability, good communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy animal-care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of janitorial or related facilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and safe chemical handling (WHMIS) or willingness to train.
• Ability to perform pest monitoring as part of duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas.
• Restock supplies and report inventory concerns.
• Apply cleaning and disinfection products according to procedures.
• Transport and dispose of waste per procedures.
• Perform routine pest monitoring and groundskeeping.
• Operate janitorial equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Complete checklists and report hazards and concerns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Mops

Job description

Toronto Humane Society is seeking a Janitorial Worker to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across THS facilities and grounds. You will perform routine cleaning, disinfection, waste management, and basic pest monitoring, following established standards and OHSA rules.

The role works in a team and independently, using janitorial equipment, and requires reliability, good communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy animal-care environment.