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As a member of the BGIS Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Team, you will be generally responsible for cleaning in a designated zone with an emphasis on quality control, health and safety & striving to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Functioning as a core member of the operational team and reporting to the Manager/ Supervisor as a Cleaner you may be required to perform some of the following tasks as required by the Manager/Supervisor and needs of the client:

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or auto scrubbers. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment (when required).
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets (when required).
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor.
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used.
• Cleans glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach.
• Cleans washroom floors including stripping and finishing.
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required.
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Other duties that management may assign.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals (when required).

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials, and solutions.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable.
• Must have a valid Class G license (may be required).

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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What are the benefits for you?

• Normal opening hours Monday to Friday
• Full benefits with fully company-paid premiums for the basic package from day one of employment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Life, Disability and Wellness Insurance Program
• Retirement savings programs, including an RRSP and a defined contribution pension plan, with an employer contribution of up to 5.25%
• Paid vacation and sick leave, and a day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance bonuses and a profit-sharing plan
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Employee Referral Program
• Reimbursement of safety shoes

What you will do:

• Operate the telephone switchboard and receive all incoming calls; determine the nature of calls; answer, ask questions and/or transfer calls to the appropriate person or division
• Act as the first contact on site with visitors
• Direct visitors and/or notify relevant employees
• Provides assistance and administrative support to other departments within the office
• Update branch phone number and address lists
• Perform a wide variety of general office work and assist with data entry as required
• Arranges special deliveries, registered mail and courier services when required
• Maintain records of postage and courier charges and verify courier charges billed to the organization
• Perform other administrative and clerical tasks as required

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary education and at least two (2) to three (3) years of experience in the field, preferably in an office environment or in the industrial distribution sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working on a multi-line telephone switchboard
• Knowledge of general office procedures and general office equipment
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications is required
• Consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment and work efficiently within time constraints
• Highly organized in prioritizing work and managing multiple tasks

Each submitted resume is individually reviewed by our team and kept for 24 months in case a great new opportunity that matches your skills and abilities becomes available.

Please note that this position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A criminal record under the Criminal Code and/or another federal criminal record does not automatically mean that you will not be eligible for the position.

• • Job ID: 54553
  • Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
  • Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks
  • Work Location: Multiple, See Below
    Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Temporary till October 2025
  • Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $25.50 - $27.94, TP4007, Wage Grade 3
  • Shift Information: Various, See Below
  • Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
  • Number of Positions Open: 10+
  • Posting Period: 12-Mar-2025 to 26-Mar-2025
  • Location and Shift Information: 
     

    Work Location/ Address	Shift Information	Number of Positions
    Rockcliffe Yard, 301 Rockcliffe Blvd	Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm	1
    Kipling Yard, 441 Kipling Ave/ Humber Bay Yard, 2225 Humber Bay Blvd W	Wednesday to Sunday, 6:00am-2:30pm	1
    Eglinton Flats, 101 Emmett Ave	Thursday to Monday, 6:30am-3:00pm	1
    G. Ross Lord Yard, 4801 Dufferin St	Friday to Tuesday, 6:30am-3:00pm	1
    Toronto Island, 9 Queens Quay W	Various shifts, rotating dates, including weekend shifts. Shifts must accommodate Ferry schedule	10
    Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, 9 Queens Quay W	Rotating Schedule includes evenings, weekends & stat holidays	2

     

Please note - This posting will be used to fill similar positions in various locations within the Division as they arise.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division provides exceptional services that are key contributors to the quality of life for all Torontonians. Our Cleaners in the Parks branch provide services across the City to various popular public destinations such as Toronto Island, and other destination parks and golf courses. We strive to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and tourists alike.

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Maintains and ensures a high standard of cleanliness with the effective use of supplies, solutions and equipment such as floor and buffing machines, steamers, and vacuums
• Cleans, washes, strips, and waxes floors and stairs
• Vacuums and cleans carpeted areas
• Collects and sorts garbage and recyclables and removes to designated areas
• Cleans, polishes, dusts and disinfects washrooms, offices, windows, air ducts, stairwells, etc.
• Monitors and secures facilities and reports any damage, vandalism, etc.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used
• Shovels snow, salts walkways and lots, cuts grass
• Stocks and maintains cleaning cart
• Maintains supply inventory in designated areas/locations
• Adheres to safe work practices
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
2. Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials and solutions.
3. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

• • Job ID: 54553
  • Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
  • Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks
  • Work Location: Multiple, See Below
    Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Temporary till October 2025
  • Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $25.50 - $27.94, TP4007, Wage Grade 3
  • Shift Information: Various, See Below
  • Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
  • Number of Positions Open: 10+
  • Posting Period: 12-Mar-2025 to 26-Mar-2025
  • Location and Shift Information: 
     

    Work Location/ Address	Shift Information	Number of Positions
    Rockcliffe Yard, 301 Rockcliffe Blvd	Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm	1
    Kipling Yard, 441 Kipling Ave/ Humber Bay Yard, 2225 Humber Bay Blvd W	Wednesday to Sunday, 6:00am-2:30pm	1
    Eglinton Flats, 101 Emmett Ave	Thursday to Monday, 6:30am-3:00pm	1
    G. Ross Lord Yard, 4801 Dufferin St	Friday to Tuesday, 6:30am-3:00pm	1
    Toronto Island, 9 Queens Quay W	Various shifts, rotating dates, including weekend shifts. Shifts must accommodate Ferry schedule	10
    Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, 9 Queens Quay W	Rotating Schedule includes evenings, weekends & stat holidays	2

     

Please note - This posting will be used to fill similar positions in various locations within the Division as they arise.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division provides exceptional services that are key contributors to the quality of life for all Torontonians. Our Cleaners in the Parks branch provide services across the City to various popular public destinations such as Toronto Island, and other destination parks and golf courses. We strive to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and tourists alike.

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Maintains and ensures a high standard of cleanliness with the effective use of supplies, solutions and equipment such as floor and buffing machines, steamers, and vacuums
• Cleans, washes, strips, and waxes floors and stairs
• Vacuums and cleans carpeted areas
• Collects and sorts garbage and recyclables and removes to designated areas
• Cleans, polishes, dusts and disinfects washrooms, offices, windows, air ducts, stairwells, etc.
• Monitors and secures facilities and reports any damage, vandalism, etc.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used
• Shovels snow, salts walkways and lots, cuts grass
• Stocks and maintains cleaning cart
• Maintains supply inventory in designated areas/locations
• Adheres to safe work practices
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
2. Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials and solutions.
3. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

As a member of the BGIS Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Team, you will be generally responsible for cleaning in a designated zone with an emphasis on quality control, health and safety & striving to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Functioning as a core member of the operational team and reporting to the Manager/ Supervisor as a Cleaner you may be required to perform some of the following tasks as required by the Manager/Supervisor and needs of the client:

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or auto scrubbers. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment (when required).
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets (when required).
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor.
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used.
• Cleans glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach.
• Cleans washroom floors including stripping and finishing.
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required.
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Other duties that management may assign.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals (when required).

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials, and solutions.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable.
• Must have a valid Class G license (may be required).

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager the CLEANER performs a variety of specialized cleaning and building maintenance related tasks with emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality service delivery. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Functioning as a core member of the team, the Cleaner must be able to:

• Carries out responsibilities to meet Client/Tenant requirements and ensures that cleaning deficiencies are identified to the management team for inclusion in the cleaning program
• Clean and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)
• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming 
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors including washroom floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or walk behind buffing machines. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions) 
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required 
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets 
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor 
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required 
• Window cleaning, including glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach (power washing). 
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites 
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used, reporting any deficiencies to Management team
• Stock and maintain supplies/rooms.  Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions 
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures 
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications 
• Make adjustments and minor repairs.  Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems 
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals. 
• Ensures compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection
• Represents BGIS SCS in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintain positive relations
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
• May be required to work shifts, work on-call/standby and emergency call-out as required
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ideally already established in the cleaning business
• 2 years + experience preferred, however willing to train a suitable candidate
• Excellent time management skills/must adhere to tight deadlines/respond quickly to situations
• Self-starter, willing to learn, able to work independently
• Team player
• Good verbal communication and writing skills
• Bilingual (EN/FR) is an Asset
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Positive attitude toward all aspects of Environment, Health and Safety
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) preferred
• Knowledge of national and industry codes and standards such as WHMIS

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable
• Must have a valid Class G license

Application Close: 07/07/2025

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.       
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

As a member of the BGIS Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Team, you will be generally responsible for cleaning in a designated zone with an emphasis on quality control, health and safety & striving to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Functioning as a core member of the operational team and reporting to the Manager/ Supervisor as a Cleaner you may be required to perform some of the following tasks as required by the Manager/Supervisor and needs of the client:

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or auto scrubbers. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment (when required).
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets (when required).
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor.
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used.
• Cleans glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach.
• Cleans washroom floors including stripping and finishing.
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required.
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Other duties that management may assign.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals (when required).

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials, and solutions.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable.
• Must have a valid Class G license (may be required).

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Description

• The candidate must sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• The candidate will be responsible for vacuuming carpets, area rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture.
• The candidate will be expected to clean, disinfect, and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• The candidate will be responsible for picking up debris and emptying trash cans.
• The candidate will be expected to clean the windows, walls, and ceilings.
• The candidate must be able to operate cleaning machines.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning soot and creosote from chimneys and fireplaces.
• The candidate must wash and clean interior and exterior windows, as well as other glass surfaces.
• The candidate must vacuum floors.
• The candidate must polish and wax floors.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be honest.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
• The candidate will be responsible for vacuuming carpets and rugs.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and dusty conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning window coverings.

• The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, and driving record check (abstract).
• The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Benefits

• Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for performing well.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

50 Shields Crt, Markham, ON L3R 9T5

By email

jillrichardson@winmar.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Proof of the requested certifications

Overview