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 the Government of Canada, the federal minimum wage is $19.00 per hour effective January 1, 2026, applying to cleaning staff in federally regulated sectors like transportation and federal properties. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. Provincially regulated cleaners follow local minimums starting at $17.20 in Ontario.
Q What is the hourly wage range for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Canada in 2026?
According to Employment and Social Development Canada, light duty cleaners earn low wages of $17.50 per hour, median $20.75 per hour, and high wages up to $25.00 per hour nationally in 2026. These rates reflect full-time positions across major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Entry-level starts at the low end with raises after 6 months.
Q Do I need a work permit and LMIA for cleaning jobs in Canada as a foreigner in 2026?
Foreign workers require a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for cleaning positions, costing employers $1,000 per position. The job offer must pay at least the provincial median wage of $20.75 per hour to qualify under low-wage stream rules. Processing takes 10 business days for LMIA and 4-8 weeks for the permit.
Q What qualifications or experience are needed for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
No postsecondary education is required; secondary school completion is sufficient for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310). Employers provide 4-12 weeks of on-the-job training, and no prior experience is mandatory for entry-level roles. Physical fitness and reliability are key hiring factors.
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