Relief Cleaner

Relief Cleaner

Posting #: 4376 Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026 Posting Closing: Nov 6, 2026

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated RELIEF CLEANER who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The RELIEF CLEANER is to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and neatness of Wesley’s buildings in Hamilton and Halton, including common areas, program spaces, client bedrooms, and outdoor grounds. The Cleaner performs general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines for health and safety, infection control, and quality management.

Our cleaning services are 7 days a week, including holidays, and we are seeking candidates with flexible availability.

This is a unionized relief position with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour. Shifts are scheduled on an as-needed basis to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform cleaning and sanitizing of residential and office facilities, ensuring all areas remain clean, orderly, well stocked, and compliant with organizational health, safety, and operational standards while providing a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
2. Complete routine and detailed daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning checklists, special cleaning requests (e.g. deep cleans) and maintain accurate cleaning logs and records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
3. Use various types of cleaning equipment (such as mops, brooms, and vacuums, etc.), supplies and approved chemicals to complete required tasks.
4. Perform repetitive physical tasks (including standing, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 30 lbs.) while maintaining safe work practices and adhering to all health and safety requirements.
5. Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, adapting to changing conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, wet surfaces, and other environmental factors.
6. Adhere to all health and safety procedures related to the identification, handling, reporting, and disposal of hazards, including chemicals, sharps, pests, airborne contaminants, and biohazardous materials.
7. Interact with other staff, visitors, and clients accessing the programs in a welcoming and professional manner, following policies and procedures.
8. Work with volunteers and staff in a team approach and participate in all mandatory training and team meetings.
9. Follow all Wesley policies and procedures and report issues to the next line of supervision in a timely manner.
10. Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

1. Minimum high school diploma with further courses in janitorial, hygiene and infection control an asset.
2. Two (2) years’ experience in cleaning roles maintaining similar facilities
3. Sensitivity to work in a culturally diverse program and the ability to work with marginalized persons
4. First aid and C.P.R. and Nonviolent crisis intervention training.
5. Flexibility to workday, evening and weekend hours as scheduled
6. Must be able to travel between various locations in Hamilton and Halton

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.