Cleaning Team Leader

This contractor position requires actively spot checking, stepping in for your team as needed, and continuously training and guiding team members. This is not a “hands-off” role. The work is based across several properties in Ottawa. This role requires flexibility in working days, including Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as weekends when needed.

Please note that this opportunity is subject to a thorough background check as part of the contractor onboarding process. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to a potential background investigation, including criminal records, driving records, and reference checks. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Schedule:
• 40 hours a week
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday and Weekends (as needed)

Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Contractor – Full-time
Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour

Scope of Work
• Perform spot checks and cleaning services 5 days a week and submit weekly QA inspections.
• Coordinate a team of 8–12 cleaners to ensure services are delivered according to the scope of work across several project sites.
• Organize weekend service coverage with the team. Contractors are expected to personally cover services if the team falls short and no replacement coverage can be arranged.
• Continuously coach and train team members to maintain excellent cleanliness standards, safe chemical usage, and proper equipment conditions.
• Monitor and maintain supplies and inventory, ensuring all cleaning equipment is safe and well maintained.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients at the worksite.

Haves to Be Considered:
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a cleaning/janitorial team supervisor.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a commercial cleaner, preferably in heavy-duty luxury commercial or residential high-rise environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate each team member’s daily workflow according to the scope of work.
• Solid knowledge of commercial cleaning procedures, including carpet cleaning, floor polishing, mirrors/windows, stainless steel care, and daily/weekly/periodic services.
• Mobile phone with internet access.
• Ability to use technology on a phone or laptop to complete reports and upload photos.
• Ability to respond to client requests in a timely manner.
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle preferred.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual English/French preferred.

How a contract will be assigned
• Only experienced cleaning professionals will be contacted by our operations team.
• If you meet all requirements, you'll be invited to complete a test job.
• We'll guide you through our cleaning standards to evaluate if the partnership is a good fit.
• We work with a network of highly skilled subcontractors who receive consistent job opportunities and grow their cleaning businesses with us.

How you will get paid
• Complete services as scheduled (Mon–Sun cycle)
• You’ll receive a draft invoice to confirm your hours
• Bi-weekly direct deposit payments (every other Friday for the prior two weeks)

Why cleaners love iRestify:
• Competitive rates
• Flexible schedule — accept jobs based on your availability
• Bi-weekly payments
• Opportunity to grow your cleaning business (from one-time jobs to recurring contracts)

Work Location: In person

About iRestify

iRestify is a technology company that provides all-in-one cleaning and maintenance services. Our culture is distinctively entrepreneurial, positive, and fun. We look for people who are curious, have ideas and want to contribute, and who want to be a little better every single day. In our work together we aim to be collaborative, smart, hardworking and, above all, work as a team. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we would like to hear from you!

We thank all the candidates who showed interest in the job posting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application question(s):
• Are you willing to go through a Criminal Background Check?
• Are you available to work weekdays and weekends?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license and a car to move around locations to do inspections?
• Have you ever managed a team? if yes, how many?

Experience:
• Cleaning: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person