Job Description

POSITION: Full-Time, Housekeeping Aide, Kanata

60 hrs/bi-weekly

Current Rotation: Week 1: Wed, Thu, Fri - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Week 2: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Unifor Local 8300 Wage Scale; Group Benefits; Pension Plan.

CLOSING DATE:

Send your resume and covering letter, quoting position number

2025-074

to HRRecruitment@sghottawa.com no later than

4:00 p.m.

on October 3, 2025.

SUMMARY

Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless and vulnerably-housed individuals in the city of Ottawa. Many individuals who access our programs and services live with trauma, mental health challenges and addictions. A leader in supportive housing and harm-reduction, Shepherds of Good Hope provides around-the-clock, comprehensive services to both women and men in multiple locations across the city. By offering innovative programs and services in a non-judgmental environment, we are creating a community for all through acceptance, compassion and care.

This position is for our Hope Living Residence, located at 145 Castlefrank Road, in Kanata. Reporting to the Manager of Hope Living, this role provides care services to the residents at this housing program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for personal laundry for residents and the house linens Sweeps, mops, polishes and refinishes resident floors, vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas, dumps garbage and recycle bins, performs all cleaning aspects of halls, offices, board rooms, restrooms and lunchrooms as well as washes walls, windows and upholstered furniture as assigned Vacuums carpeting, draperies and upholstered furniture Cleans resident's rooms in accordance to organizational standards Cleans, disinfects and polishes kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances Cleans and disinfects elevators Picks up debris and empties trash containers Cleans showers Maintains cleaning equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma Previous cleaning experience Ability to work well with others and work in the presence of residents Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail Has empathy for the residents of Hope Living Works and adheres to health and safety policy and procedures Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must by at least 18 years of age Able to lift up to 25kg and work mechanical equipment Able to read, text and communicate orally in English. Ability to communicate in other languages is considered an asset.
For successful candidates:

A recent vulnerable sector check completed at maximum 3 months prior to employment offer.

Health and Safety Training completed during onboarding and updated annually.

Shepherds of Good Hope is committed to being responsive to the diverse needs of our clients, residents, employees and volunteers, including those with disabilities. Please inform if you require accommodation through the hiring process and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.74 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Are you available to work weekends? Are you available to work from 7am to 3pm?
Work Location: In person