Worker - Interim Housing Site Maintenance

Canadian Red Cross; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Red Cross is hiring for an Interim Housing Site Maintenance Worker in Jasper, AB. This in-person role supports emergency housing facilities, performing maintenance, cleaning, and safety tasks.

You will inspect residences, handle routine repairs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliant operations while delivering friendly resident service. The position is temporary full-time with end date March 31, 2027, requiring a valid driver’s license and safety training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in property maintenance or related field.
• Willingness to participate in safety trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain safe, clean, and well-working residence per standards.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track maintenance activities.
• Perform janitorial and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot minor repairs (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) within certification/expertise.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and report on work completed.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as bobcats and snow blowers.
• Provide professional service to residents and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Safety compliance

Maintenance skills

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

First Aid

English fluency

Driver's license

Education

1-2 year college diploma or post-secondary certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title : Worker - Interim Housing Site Maintenance

Employee Working Location : In-person (Jasper, AB)

Employment Status : Temporary Full-time ( March 31 2027 end)

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will:

• Inspect and maintain safe, clean, and well working residence according to established standards
• Identify, document, prioritize and track maintenance activities.
• Perform a variety of property maintenance tasks including janitorial and ground maintenance
• Troubleshoot issues and carry out minor repairs (e.g., electrical, HVAC, plumbing, septic, carpentry) (depending on personal expertise and certification).
• Activate, monitor, and report on work completed by third party-vendors.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as bobcats and snow blowers.
• Provide professional and friendly service to residents and respond to their inquiries.
• Complete small jobs on behalf of residents based on established processes (i.e. boosting vehicles)
• Providing guidance on technical and procedural matters to new and existing workers, while monitoring and reporting on progress and work quality.
• Provides back-up to colleagues as required.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications include a minimum of 1-2 years experience and a 1-2 year college diploma or post-secondary certification and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and ability to work in compliance with relevant occupational health and safety standards, and willingness to participate and upgrade training certifications including general safety and relevant courses
• Certification in one or more of the following would be an asset: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, septic, and/or carpentry
• Experience in maintenance and repairs, janitorial services and procedures, grounds maintenance.
• Experience working with third party vendors (i.e. septic tank desludging, water tank, fuel tank replenishment, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of equipment repair and experience with hand tools.
• Experience in standard computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to apply standard methods, and select amongst options to resolve routine problems.
• Communication skills to explain policies, exchange information, resolve issues, and achieve client satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
• Valid First Aid Certification, or willingness to take training.
• Fluency in English is required,

Working Conditions:

• This position will be required to work non-traditional hours, be on-call, carry a cell phone, and respond to emergency/disaster related requests.
• Work will predominately be performed on-site,
• Frequent travel between interim housing sites.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting throughout shift. Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
• Must be able to carry and lift loads of up to 22kg (50lbs) on a regular basis.
• All CRC roles are required to adapt work and priorities to support emergency response efforts, be present in person as required to support service delivery and deploy to emergency responses when appropriate and/or required (personnel availability and request for exceptions will be discussed with line management).
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time , we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).