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Casual Cleaner

@ Canadian Mental Health Association

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Kenora, Ontario

$23.05/hrOn-siteContract
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Overview

Canadian Mental Health Association (Kenora Branch) is hiring a casual cleaner on a 20-month contract to keep its shelter, supportive housing, Safe Bed Program and main office clean and infection-controlled. The work covers general housekeeping, deep cleaning washrooms, winter shoveling and office cleaning across several sites. Pay is $23.05 per hour, with shifts Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pay:

$23.05 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and disinfect shelter, housing and office areas on a set schedule
  • Deep clean washrooms, windows, walls and light switches
  • Empty garbage and shovel walkways and entrances in winter
  • Report building maintenance issues to the Operations Coordinator
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and training

Requirements summary:

  • Physical stamina for demanding cleaning tasks
  • Valid G driver's licence
  • Knowledge of infection control and WHMIS
  • First aid, CPR/AED and mental health first aid, or willingness to obtain
  • Empathy, patience and trauma-informed practice
  • Strong time management and attention to detail

Tools & skills

Microsoft OfficeInfection prevention and controlCommunication skillsRelationship buildingDocumentationSchedulingWork independentlyAttention to detailTime managementFirst AidCPRMental healthNon-violent crisis interventionCleaning

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-12-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingCare home, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, CPR/AED, Mental Health First Aid, NVCI
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationHigh school (preferred)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Incorporated in 1952, CMHA Ontario provides community-based programs and services across the province to meet the needs of individuals seeking support with their mental health and addictions. Our 30 local CMHA branches are part of a community-based mental health sector which serves approximately 500,000 Ontarians annually. CMHA Ontario actively contributes to health systems development by recommending policy options to improve the lives of all Ontarians. Through leadership, collaboration and the continual pursuit of excellence in community-based mental health and addiction services, CMHA works to achieve the vision of a society that embraces and invests in the mental health of all people.

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Reported office locations
  • 180 Dundas Street West, Suite 2301, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Other recorded names
  • Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division
Specialties
  • mental health and addictions
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Incorporated in 1952, CMHA Ontario provides community-based programs and services across the province to meet the needs of individuals seeking support with their mental health and addictions. Our 30 local CMHA branches are part of a community-based mental health sector which serves approximately 500,000 Ontarians annually. CMHA Ontario actively contributes to health systems development by recommending policy…

FieldValue
IndustryMental Health Care
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1952
Specialtiesmental health and addictions
Open jobs on Jobsy25
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Job description

Why join CMHA Kenora?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: November 11th, 2026

Cleaner

CMHA Branch Locations (Kenora Emergency Shelter, Kenora Supportive Housing, Safe Bed Program, Main Office)

Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch

Job Title: Cleaner

Work Location: CMHA Branch Locations (Kenora Emergency Shelter, Kenora Supportive Housing, Safe Bed Program, Main Office)

Employment Status: Casual, 20-Month Contract (New Position)
Wage: $23.05/hour

For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca

Overview:

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator of CMHA Kenora Branch, the Full-Time Cleaner Position of CMHA Kenora Branch is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the CMHA Kenora Branch operated locations. This includes ensuring all areas meet infection control standards and support the health and dignity of individuals accessing services through the locations operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch. Hours of work are: Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Qualifications:

High school graduation diploma or GED preferred

Personal qualities of empathy, understanding, and patience

Good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills

Cultural competence for diverse populations

Understanding of trauma informed practice and implementation

Good documentation skills

Ability to learn and understand online scheduling

Demonstrated understanding of personal space and ability to role model healthy boundaries

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Attention to detail to perform a

Ability to complete physically demanding tasks

Understanding of infection control guidelines and other safe work procedures

Possess a strong attention to detail

Strong time management skills

First aid & CPR/AED, Mental health first aid, and NVCI or willing to obtain

Valid G Driver’s License

Duties:

  • Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
  • Adhere to daily or weekly cleaning tasks at different sites according to the schedule below:

Kenora Emergency Shelter:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The hours for this vary slightly depending on remaining duties for the day.

Daily tasks at this location include:

  • Perform general housekeeping duties on the 2nd floor of the Kenora Emergency Shelter for the Clinical Service Hub & HART Hub. This includes dusting, sweeping and mopping floors including offices, washroom, hallway and stairway, emptying garbage, cleaning and disinfecting the primary care room to hospital clean standards.
  • Perform duties in the main area and outside of the Kenora Emergency Shelter where clients of the Clinical Service Hub & HART Hub access. This includes winter shoveling of walkways & entrances/exits, sweep and mop office floors, washing and disinfecting bunks, deep cleaning lockers in the winter months to remove salt and mud, window cleaning and wall cleaning

Safe Bed Program

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.

Tasks at this location include:

  • Deep clean 3 washrooms at the site location. This includes shower/tub, washbasins, toilets, wipe down trim, heat registers & walls, clean window and sills, disinfect light switches.

Kenora Supportive Housing

Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tasks at this location include:

  • Deep clean 4 washrooms at the site location. This includes shower/tub, washbasins, toilets, wipe down trim, heat registers & walls, clean window and sills, disinfect light switches.

CMHA Main Office

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Tasks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday include:

  • Empty garbage cans, dust trim and all flat surface (excluding desks), clean washrooms in

CMHA Kenora Branch space, clean interior windows/plexiglass, vacuum/sweep and mop floors in all Canadian Mental Health Office areas at the main office. The vacuuming is to be done after 4:30pm.

Tasks on Tuesday & Thursday include:

  • Clean washrooms and empty garbage cans in all Canadian Mental Health Kenora Branch Office areas
  • Maintain order in accordance with CMHA Kenora Branch policies
  • Communicate with the Operations Coordinator or designate regarding any building maintenance issues to be addressed
  • Ensure completion of shift responsibilities and routines
  • Perform administrative functions as directed
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and education/training opportunities as required
  • Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures, including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
  • Support an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
  • Responsible for self-care
  • Other duties as directed

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume by visiting our careers page at https://cmhak.on.ca/get-involved/careers/

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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