YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford Looking for Cleaner at Canada Full Time

Organizational Overview:
The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford offers

programs and services including health,

fitness and recreation, family and

children’s services, camping and

outdoor education, youth leadership

development, a men’s residence located

in the Hamilton Downtown branch and

international development education.

YMCA Wanakita, located in the

Haliburton Highlands on Koshlong Lake,

is a four season YMCA Camp and

Outdoor Centre affiliated with the YMCA

of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford.

Situated 2 ½ hours north of Toronto on

a beautiful forested 1000 acre site,

Wanakita operates (for the 10 weeks in

and around July and August) as a

summer residential children’s camp, a

summer day camp and a summer family

camp. From September to June,

Wanakita operates as an Outdoor

Education, Recreation and Retreat

Centre for schools, colleges, universities,

families, adults, businesses, clubs and

other special interest groups. Wanakita

currently serves over 150 different

groups annually.

YMCA Wanakita maintains 130 buildings

and has accommodation and dining for

up to 700 people during the summer

months and up to 250 in the winter;

programs and equipment for swimming,

canoeing, kayaking, sailing, cross

country skiing, snow shoeing, high/low

ropes courses, wilderness and

environmental programs, crafts,

performing arts and more. Wanakita

offers outdoor experiences to over

13,000 participants annually. Currently

employed are 12 full time staff

members with seasonal staff support

ranging from 14 – 180 employees. Over

250 volunteers a year are also involved

in Wanakita’s success.

Cleaner – Full Time

YMCA Wanakita

1883 Koshlong Lake Road

Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

Salary Range: $20.00/hour

Position Status: Full-Time with benefits. Pension eligibility upon completion of

1-year probationary period

Placement: Immediate

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the Facility Services Manager, each member of the cleaning staff

team is responsible for ensuring that all cleaning tasks are carried out

conscientiously and according to the quality levels established by the

Association and in accordance with the standards as defined through YMCA

Priority S.A.M. evaluation process. Cleaners are required to maintain the

cleanliness of the facility in all aspects to ensure that YMCA meets and

exceeds the expectations of participants, volunteers, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning tasks as assigned including back-of-house spaces

and exterior spaces such as washroom/shower areas and other non-

program spaces

• Identify efficient methods and products to be used in the course of

carrying out routine cleaning tasks

• Required from time-to-time to physically lift weights of approximately

25 pounds ie. garbage removal, furniture/equipment moving

• Required from time-to-time to climb and work from a 6-foot step ladder
• Work towards meeting and exceeding recommended practices as

defined by the YMCA

• Grounds maintenance including grass cutting requiring the operation of

a riding lawn mower and/or push mower

• Cleaners are expected to assist with grounds maintenance, garbage

removal in addition to regularly scheduled cleaning tasks

• YMCA Wanakita is located on a 1,000 acre site in Haliburton and will

require the incumbent to spend extended periods of the work day in

the outdoors resulting in exposure to the elements

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Able to read and follow written cleaning and safety standards to

complete assigned duties to the quality level established

• 2 years cleaning experience in a recreational service facility is

preferred

• G-Class Driver’s license and clean drivers abstract

Qualifications continued

• Formal training in cleaning and use of various cleaning solutions,

tools, equipment, vehicles

• WHIMIS certified is an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as

part of a staff team

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings,

weekends and holidays

• Must provide a current and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening

as per the Association’s policy

• If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of

employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully

vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid Human Rights

exemption

Competencies

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for

the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.

Concern for Health and Safety

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk

and harm reduction.

Integrity

Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical

standards

Problem Solving

Identifies an issue and works towards a solution

Quality Focus

Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior

Service Orientation

Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every

individual’s YMCA experience

Initiative

Does the right thing at the right time without being asked

Why Work for the YMCA?

As a charitable organization, the

YMCA values the contributions of

its diverse teams. We recognize

the importance of providing

meaningful opportunities that

allow employees to grow and

thrive. At the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford in

addition to fair wages, we offer a

complimentary general

membership with additional

options for family participation. A

comprehensive benefits program

is also available to employees

including a competitive and

robust pension program. YMCA

Employees enjoy a generous

vacation entitlement that

increases with seniority, as well

as other paid entitlements. All

employees have access to an

Employee Assistance Program

which provides confidential

counseling and referral services

as well as preventative

education. Additionally, the

YMCA understands the holistic

needs of its employees is equally

important and attempts to

support these goals by offering a

variety of staff discounts on the

programs and services that

support good health and strong

families. We look forward to

welcoming you to the YMCA.

Organizational Overview:
As one of the largest charitable

community service organizations in

Canada, the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

responds to critical social needs in

the community and works to provide

solutions. By nurturing the potential

of children, youth and adults, the

YMCA connects people to life-

building opportunities, to each other

and enhances their quality of life.

We foster social responsibility and

healthy living. The YMCA works

collectively with community

partners that share the YMCA’s

determination in strengthening the

foundations of community for all

people

This position requires a commitment

to the YMCA mission and core values

of: Responsibility, Honesty, Caring,

and Respect, as well as, a

commitment to building

developmental assets in children

and adults. All offers of

employment will be subject to the

provision that the successful

incumbent provides the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford with

a current and satisfactory Police

Records Check. Positions

responsible for the direct

supervision of children and/or

vulnerable persons will be required,

in addition to a Police Records

Check, to provide a Vulnerable

Sector Screening Report at the time

of hire.

If you are interested in this position,

please submit your letter of

application and resume

attention:
Hiring Manager

[email protected]

We thank all applicants, however,

only those considered for an

interview will be contacted.

Accessibility:
The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is

committed to creating an inclusive

environment that accommodates all

individuals, including those with

disabilities. We support the goals of

the Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have

established policies, procedures and

practices which adhere to the

accessibility standards set out in the

AODA. Should you require any

accommodation throughout the

recruitment process please do not

hesitate contacting our Human

Resources Department.

The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is an

equal opportunity employer.

Internal Applicants:
The Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford encourages employees within the

Association, as well as those employed within the Canadian YMCA/YMCA-YWCA

Federation to submit their application.

Please note that in so doing, the Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

reserves the right to contact the applicable YMCA or YMCA-YWCA for purposes

of seeking an employment reference throughout the recruitment process.

Please ensure that prior to submitting your application that you have disclosed

to your current supervisor, your intention to submit your application. By

submitting your application, you understand and agree to allow the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford to contact your current Association.