Job Description

Housekeeper

Casual

?What We Do

WIN House provides individuals and their children fleeing violence with crisis response and intervention, safe temporary accommodation, and support for basic needs. Clients are offered trauma-informed, client-centered programming and support, access to resources, information, and referrals to community support. WIN House is working towards operating within a low-barrier model of care.

What You Will Do

The Housekeeper plays an integral role within the WIN House team and contributes to the success of the organization by facilitating a safe, clean, and welcoming shelter space.

The Housekeeper will regularly demonstrate initiative and proactively undertakes the following key responsibilities:

Housekeeping

Cleans and disinfects surfaces, appliances, walls and windows in shelter including bathrooms, entrances, and staff, resident and common areas according to housekeeping schedules and checklists. Vacuums and mops floors in all areas of the house. Restocks supplies, manages inventories, tidies and helps maintain organization of storage areas. Responsible for house laundry. Collects and disposes of garbage, including hazardous materials. Cleans business office as assigned. Performs emergency housekeeping when accidents occur.
Health and Safety

Maintain the safety and security of the house, clients, and property, reporting and recording hazards according to Agency procedures. Follows safe work procedures. Identifies, addresses, and reports health and safety matters in accordance with Agency and legislative requirements.
Other Duties

Reads and responds to email, responsible to maintain up to date knowledge on WIN House policies, and procedures. Participates in training and ongoing learning. Communicates effectively and participates as a member of the team in shelter to support low barrier, client centered care.

?Who You Are

Qualifications & Experience includes:

Ability to interpret and communicate basic health and safety information as it relates to duties and responsibilities with a WHMIS Certification. Basic experience with housekeeping in a commercial/industrial environment. Basic MS Office experience. Prioritization, communication, solution-focused problem solving and the ability to consistently demonstrate required knowledge in the day-to-day performance of duties. Maintain and model appropriate boundaries with clients, children, and staff. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand and walking for most of the day. Ability to kneel, bend, do stairs, and stoop. Have the ability to push, pull, lift cleaning equipment & supplies. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of WIN House.

The Details

This position is available with an immediate start date. It falls within the scope of the collective agreement with CUPE Local 3341. Hours of work of shift may vary and are not guaranteed. Location of work shift will vary. The starting hourly wage is $23.40 as per conditions outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Prerequisites

The successful candidate will be required to submit a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check, a current Child Welfare check, WHIMIS Certification, hold a current Standard First Aid with CPR Certificate, and must be willing to sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

How to Apply

Please submit applications to hr@winhouse.org by

16:00 (4:00 pm) on October 21, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

WIN House is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a central part of everything we do - from how we deliver services to how we build our teams. We strive to have a workforce that is representative of those we serve, and of our communities. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants including women, disabled people, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to hr@winhouse.org.

WIN House operates in several locations throughout Amiswaciwaskahikan on Treaty 6 territory, the territory and gathering place of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Papaschase, Cree, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Ojibway, and many others, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $23.40 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with housekeeping in a commercial/industrial environment?
Licence/Certification:

WHMIS Certification (required) First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person