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BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS A RELIEF HOUSEKEEPER FOR ITS RALPH CHIODO FAMILY IMMIGRANT RECEPTION CENTRE

This is a non-Union contract position scheduled to work variable hours on an as needed basis.

Duties:

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Weekends Morning from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Evenings from 4:00pm to 9:00pm

and stat Holidays

(hours can be variable)

  • Cleans and maintains the Centre and grounds as per safety and health regulations.
  • Assists in teaching clients how to use the equipment and cleaning products such as washer/dryer, cleaning products, washrooms and bathing facilities.
  • Cleans and disinfects all rooms, offices, reception area, and their fixtures.
  • Cleans and disinfects kitchen, countertops, serving areas, dining room after every meal and snacks.
  • Keeps clean premises front yard, waste area and around the building.
  • Assists the staff with preparing beverages, serving meals and snacks, preparing the dining area and cleaning after each meal.
  • Empties and dispenses garbage in offices, rooms, kitchen/dining rooms, washrooms in appropriate disposal units.
  • Replaces and replenishes soap containers, light bulbs, mattress covers and notifies the Operations Manager and management of any needed repairs.
  • Performs other duties as required: answers telephones, sets up rooms; rearranges furniture; distribute donations, etc.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 6 months experience in housekeeping in large residential institutions.
  • Must have a WHMIS certificate.
  • Food handling experience and certificate is an asset.
  • Sensitivity and awareness of working with refugee population.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluency in English is a must. Ability to speak one of the following languages is an asset: Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Spanish, Amharic, and Tigrinya.
  • Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the last 6 months.
  • Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption

Location:

 Toronto

Duration of Position:

 September 9, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Starting Salary Range:

 $17.20

Posting Date:

2025-08-12

Closing Date:

2025-08-26

Notes:
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #113-25 to the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=113-25&site=costi

"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."

COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.