Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $45,679 annually (Level 2), plus comprehensive benefits
Location:   Toronto, Ontario
Internal Application Deadline:  Monday, September 29, 2025
External Application Deadline:  Wednesday, October 1, 2025  JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
The Cleaner is responsible for cleaning common areas at YWCA Women’s Shelter and for preparing rooms   for occupancy.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – WOMEN’S SHELTER

YWCA Women's Shelter has been in operation since 1991. The shelter provides safe and secure emergency shelter for women, gender-diverse people and their children who are fleeing violence. YWCA Women's Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and can welcome up to 11 families at one time in its 33 bed shelter. In addition to shelter, women, gender-diverse people and their children are provided with food, clothing, diapers and assistance with efforts to obtain housing, Social Assistance, medical and legal help. Staff, which have expertise in numerous areas (i.e. job readiness, advocacy, housing, parenting, effects of violence on women, gender-diverse people and their children), are available to work with women and gender-diverse people as they begin to establish lives that are free from violence.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans all common areas, emptying the wastebaskets, dusting furniture and wiping all surfaces including windowsills;
• Cleans the front door, sweeps the front steps and clears debris from the front entrance of the shelter
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms, removes garbage and replenishes paper towel and toilet paper in all washrooms as needed;

 

• Cleans kitchen bi-weekly including; wiping cupboards, dishwasher, microwave, fridges, stove, oven counter tops and walls;
• Cleans empty bedrooms including: wipe mattress, all surfaces with disinfectant, vacuum and clean out any remaining belongings and garbage;
• Cleans kitchen in the absence of kitchen staff;
• Assists with garbage and recycling removal;
• Assists with light clean up of garbage and debris on the property when required
• Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto
• Ensures tasks are performed in compliance with WHMIS and other legislated requirements including the Health and Safety Act;
• Participates in fire safety and health and safety training as required;

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• A generalized education at high-school level ( Cases for Equivalency will be considered) ;
• 1 to 3 years directly related experience
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their use
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift 15 kg and bend to perform duties safely
• Ability to safely use a ladder
• Completion of WHMIS training
• Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments
• Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience working in a residential setting an asset

What we offer:

 

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate . For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

Posting Date: September 19, 2025

 

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Job Tags

Long term contract, Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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