Cook_Relief

​DATE: September 2, 2025​
LOCATION: Barrie, ON – Simcoe Terrace
COMPENSATION: $23.07/hr

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Relief Cleaner.

Job Summary
The Cleaner is responsible, under the direction of their supervisor, to ensure the cleanliness of designated client rooms and LOFT offices of the facility. The responsibilities include washing windows, cleaning washrooms, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors, in accordance with the maintenance standards, as well as other cleaning duties as delegated by their supervisor. The Cleaner also works in liaison with their supervisor in regard to controlling cleaning supplies inventory. In case of emergency, the Cleaner is responsible to assist the Personal Support staff to handle the situations under his/her direction, as applicable to the shift requirements.

What You Will Do

• The daily cleaning of the staff and common areas of the facility. Cleaning includes sweeping, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming, scrubbing, washing of floors, walls and windows and other cleaning/maintenance activities.
• Clean all washrooms, as well as all floors of these areas. Ensure there are sufficient supplies and that stocking requirements are met.
• Clean and remove garbage from all designated offices, staff, and common areas.
• Assist the residents in their bedrooms when needed.
• Cleaning assignments as delegated by the Program Director, in accordance with the maintenance/cleaning schedule established for the facility and tenant requirements.
• Assist the Program Support staff with emergencies, as applicable to the shift requirements.
• Under the direction of the support staff, the Cleaner will respond by phoning 911, assist with the evacuation of the building in case of fire and/or as otherwise appropriate for the particular emergency situation.
• Carry out work in accordance with the health and safety policy and procedures of the program.
• Stock cleaning cart.
• Physically move items which may require pushing, pulling or lifting tables, desk, chairs and other furniture cleaning equipment or cleaning cart supplies.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, raise and move arms, and stand as needed.
• Maintain supply and safety records for the cart.
• Understand and follow Material Safety Data Sheets and other oral and written instructions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring
Must Haves

• Related cleaning experience and/or training
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and usage
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Able to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Good health to meet job demands.
• Working knowledge of English

Work Environment
Since the workplace involves working in resident/tenant member’s own homes, staff may be subjected to secondhand smoke while performing their job duties.

What We Offer

E-learning program available all year round

Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness

Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program

Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: September 17, 2025​