Property Housekeeping & Groundskeeping Worker (Casual)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Pension Plan (HOOP)

Pay in lieu of vacation

Health insurance package through HCP

Staff wellness initiatives

Job summary

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is seeking a casual Housekeeping and Groundskeeping Worker to maintain cleanliness of accommodation units and light grounds at rental locations across the region. You will travel to different sites, perform routine cleaning, restock supplies, and prep spaces for incoming guests, following deadlines in the booking schedule.

Under supervision, you will follow safety procedures, use cleaning and groundskeeping tools, and contribute to a safe, welcoming

Qualifications

• Familiarity with housekeeping/cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of light groundskeeping safety practices.
• Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to LWDH accommodation units, including restocking sundry items.
• Follow cleaning routines and universal precautions as required.
• Perform light building and grounds maintenance and prep locations for incoming guests.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, disinfect living areas, kitchens and bathrooms.
• Support continuous quality improvement and adhere to booking schedules.

Skills

Housekeeping

Groundskeeping

Safety procedures

Cleaning equipment

Independent work

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Inventory checklists

Job description

Job Type

Casual

Hours

May consist of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Subject to change as per operational requirements

Classification

PHGW

Department

People and Culture

Salary

$29.5029 per hour

Closing Date

Friday, October 2, 2026

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Description

The Property Housekeeping and Groundskeeping worker performs routine housekeeping cleaning duties for the LWDH accommodation units, as well as light groundskeeping of rental locations grounds. Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Education, Organizational Development and Talent Management, the Housekeeping and Groundskeeping Worker works independently, traveling to the LWDH rental unit locations, performing required duties, and ensuring the units are prepped and ready for the incoming guests, strictly adhering to deadlines according to the booking schedule. NOTE: this position does not involve repair or complex maintenance duties.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Principle Responsibilities

• Providing cleaning services to LWDH accommodation units (apartments and houses) including but not limited to clean, mop, scrub, sweep, vacuum, dust, laundry, restock sundry items in units, etc.
• Follow light or deep cleaning routine as outlined in work schedules
• Follow all universal precautions, hospital policies and procedures and use personal protective equipment as required while cleaning
• Follow waste management schedules including recycling and garbage disposal
• Dust, mop, or vacuum floors and carpets
• Clean and disinfect living areas, kitchens and bathrooms
• Clean blinds/drapes with damp cloth or vacuum
• Complete housekeeping assignments within the time allotted
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for LWDH locums, learners, and visitors
• Perform light building and grounds maintenance as assigned. (e.g. picking up garbage, sweep the walkways/entrance ways, light walkway shoveling in winter as needed)
• Prep locations for incoming guests with required materials and promotional information as directed
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Education, Organizational Development and Talent Management

Qualifications

• Familiarity with housekeeping/cleaning practices, supplies and equipment
• Working knowledge of accepted procedures and safety practices of light groundskeeping work
• Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment
• Ability to safely use groundskeeping equipment
• Ability to account for inventory and accurately complete checklists and forms
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions
• Willingness to work outside during inclement weather
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the HumanResources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.