General Cleaner

General Cleaner

Calgary, Canada

Company
Mount Royal University
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$21.23–$26.81 an hour
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Description:

About the Residence Services

Mount Royal University’s Residence Services is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive living learning community. We strive to be inclusive, responsive and respectful of the individual. The environment is designed to enhance and develop both the personal growth and academic success of the student and their role as a responsible community member.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Coordinator, this position will be responsible for maintaining a clean working and living environment within the Residence Services complexes. The incumbent will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all offices, common areas and hotel rooms throughout the academic year and summer months. Taking direction from the Housekeeping Coordinator, the incumbent will be assigned daily duties that will involve cleaning throughout the entire complex and results must meet the standards defined by the Coordinator. This position requires the climbing of stairs, walking of long distances between the West and East residences and the incumbent must be able to operate all equipment such as mops, floor scrubber and buffers, etc. The incumbent will be required to work dates outside of the regularly scheduled work week. The schedule for this position is 9am – 4pm Monday - Friday to offset housekeeping hours in order to accommodate our students and our conference guests. Some weekend and/or evening work may be required.

Responsibilities

Hotel and Student Room Changeovers
• Servicing hotel and student units on check in/out. This will include bed making and the general cleaning of bedrooms, washrooms, kitchens and living rooms, ensuring that all amenities are in place and in good working condition.
• Reporting maintenance issues as needed and must clean rooms to standards set by the housekeeping coordinator in a timely manner.
• Taking a team-lead position during our peak conference season (May to August). This will include the inspect ion of hotel units to ensure that acceptable cleaning standards are maintained and that proper chemicals are being used appropriately.

General Cleaning of Common Areas
• Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of all floor surfaces and stairwells.
• Emptying garbage and recycling containers, replenishing paper dispensers and cleaning all toilet and bathroom fixtures.
• Cleaning all glass materials and ledges including high and low dusting and the periodic cleaning of certain areas including wall washing.
• Cleaning common floor surfaces with heavy cleaning equipment and floor scrubbers will be required on a regular basis.

Laundry Room Duties
• Working in the laundry room operating the commercial washer, dryer and dishwasher machines and ironing and folding all linen products.
• Clean and organize all houseware kitchen kits and other related items.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18-24 months relevant experience.
• Cleaning and hospitality experience is required. The incumbent must be able to operate cleaning related equipment (vacuums, floor scrubbers etc) and must be able to physically manage cleaning areas like stairwells.

Salary: $21.23 - $26.81 per hour

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found.

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 9999, CV.pdf).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in Canada

Q What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage is $17.75 per hour effective December 1, 2024, indexed annually to the CPI for subsequent years including 2026. This applies to cleaning staff in federally regulated sectors such as airports, railways, and federal offices. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
Q What is the typical hourly wage range for light duty cleaning staff across Canada in 2026?
According to ESDC Job Bank data adjusted for 2026, light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) earn $14.00 to $25.64 per hour nationally, with a median wage of $17.50. In high-demand areas like Alberta, median wages reach $20.19 per hour. Entry-level positions start at the low end, increasing with experience.
Q What work permit do international job seekers need for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
Foreign workers require an employer-specific work permit supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under the TFWP low-wage stream if below provincial median wage. Employers pay a $1000 LMIA processing fee and $230 employer compliance fee as of 2024 rates carrying into 2026. Work permit application fee is $155, with processing in 10-20 business days.
Q What education and experience are needed for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
No formal education is required, though some secondary school is preferred; on-the-job training lasts 1 week. Previous experience of less than 1 month is typically sufficient for most positions. WHMIS certification is commonly required post-hire.
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