Job Description

Job Title: Cleaner
Work Hours: Part-Time
Wage: $17.20/hour
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Location: Collingwood, ON
The opportunity:
The Collingwood YMCA is looking for a Part-Time Cleaner. The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the facility in 'as new' condition by ensuring a high standard of cleaning and general maintenance.
In this role, you will:

• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership, facility users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.

• Maintain a high level of cleaning at all times as per defined and documented YMCA protocols, practices and standards.
• Duties may include the following (performed throughout the shift, as required): Lift and carry cleaning tools and equipment, Push or pull cleaning tools/equipment/materials, Push or pull chairs and table carts to locations in the building, Set-up and take down tables and chairs for events, Tidy fitness room (including picking up free weights), Mopping (dry and wet), Sweeping floors, Floor scrubbing, Dusting (low and high), Wiping surfaces, Vacuuming, Window Washing, Cleaning mirrors, Toilet cleaning, Changing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, Cleaning vents and tops of lockers, Pool Chemical testing/Pool computer readings, Storage stocking, Restocking vending machines, Emptying garbage's, Emptying towel bags, Shoveling snow / spreading de-icer on walkways, Raking/mowing/caring for garden beds

• Respond to general maintenance requirements and other duties when assigned by supervisor or General Manager.

• Communicate all system malfunctions, mechanical deficiencies and service disruptions to the Supervisor, Cleaning and Maintenance or Manager on Duty.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and night staff to ensure transfer of information necessary for effective facility operations.
• Adhere to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.

• Maintain all Health and Safety requirements/qualifications, including but not limited to WHMIS, Employee Health and Safety, etc.

• Respond to safety, service and security issues in a respectful, courteous and effective manner.

• Be wiling to work a flexible work week including days, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications: You bring:

• Strong practical knowledge of cleaning procedures, standards and practices
• WHMIS Certification
• Physical readiness to work
• Emergency Training
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on client needs
• Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including:

• AODA Training
• Health & Safety Awareness Training
• Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training
• PCI Compliance
• WHMIS
• Child Safeguarding Training

Why work for the Y:
At the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a Cleaner you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our members and the community as a whole. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our mission of building healthy communities.
Perks:

• Compensation $17.20 per hour
• Paid sick time
• Wellness day
• YMCA Health and Fitness membership

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard, then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.
About us:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility.
Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to participate.
Beyond facilities and programs, covering Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts, our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong, confident, and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them, fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities to achieve their health goals, fulfill their potential, and feel a genuine sense of belonging, we contribute to the creation of stronger communities.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at .
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.
Employer: YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
How to Apply: Please apply online at
Date Posted: July 3, 2025 Posting Expires: July 18, 2025
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