Housekeeper

Housing Job Match; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Housing Job Match in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Housekeeper for the Women & Children’s Services – Powell Place. The role involves cleaning duties including mopping, scrubbing, washing walls and windows in assigned buildings, with regular part-time hours Friday and Saturday 8am–4pm and Sunday and Monday 4pm–12am.

Requires Grade 12, 1 year related housekeeping experience, and certifications: First Aid/CPR, Building Service Worker, Food Safe, WHMIS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Grade 12 equivalent) required.
• One-year recent related housekeeping experience in residential setting required.
• Current Occupational First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Building Service Worker Certificate required.
• Food Safe Certificate required.
• WHMIS training required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Mandt training preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Housekeeper performs cleaning duties including wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors; washing walls, windows and ceilings in assigned buildings.

Skills

English communication

Client interaction

Independent work

Compassionate approach

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 equivalency

First Aid/CPR

Building Service Worker Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

WHMIS training

Job description

POSITION: Housekeeper

DEPARTMENT: Women & Children’s Services – Powell Place

AFFILIATION: HEU

POSTING NUMBER: 26-39

HOURLY WAGE: $24.05 - $25.82

GRID LEVEL: 1

DURATION: Ongoing

STATUS: Regular Part-Time

Friday and Saturday, 8am – 4pm

Sunday and Monday, 4pm – 12am

START: November 8, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper performs a variety of cleaning duties such as wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors, washing walls, windows and ceilings within assigned commission buildings.

EDUCATION/PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma (Grade 12 equivalent) is required.
• One-year recent related housekeeping experience within a residential support setting is required.
• Current Occupational First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Building Service Worker Certificate is required.
• Food Safe Certificate is required.
• WHMIS training is required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Mandt training is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills specific to the role.
• Awareness of appropriate client interaction standards and program confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, organizing work appropriately.
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity.
• Experience operating related equipment and ability to effectively use industrial grade cleaning products.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including lifting, stooping, crouching, and standing for long periods.
• Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.
• Ability to work and empathize with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, addictions issues or may be living with HIV/AIDS and other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.