Requisition Number: BUILD002442 ( One headcount) Type: Internal and External candidates Hours of Work: Relief/On-Call Compensation: $19.23 per hour, Program & Location: Aoki Ross - Downtown Eastside Deadline: Noon Nov 4, 2026
About Us:
Atira Development Society builds, operates, and maintains housing to meet the need for safe, appropriate, and affordable rental housing with a focus on housing for women and on mixed-income communities. Atira’s group of agencies are award-winning and known for inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside an amazing group of colleagues working to make the world a more just place.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Building Services Worker, is responsible for washing and cleaning floors and carpets, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and room doors in common areas, cleaning stairwells, disposing of refuge, cleaning windows, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. The Building Services Worker is regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust, dirt, fumes, cleaning and other chemicals, germs, and human waste. The Building Services Worker maintains the cleanliness of the grounds, may be required to clean vacant rooms; and reports any damage and/or problems in the building to the Building Manager.
About You:
You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada, and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with people who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. Lived expertise is an asset, as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve.
Resumes from qualified trans, gender diverse and two spirit people are encouraged, as are resumes from Black people, people of color, Indigenous people, people who are disabled, and people from other equity-seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.
You Also Have:
• Proven initiative, judgement, decision-making and problem-saving capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with tenants, your co-workers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and carry out work with independence.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and carry out heavy cleaning duties.
Additional Requisites/Assets:
• WHIMS certificate is required.
• A valid First Aid is required..
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate is an asset.
• All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Paid by Atira).
At Atira, we value diverse experiences and recognize that some applicants may face barriers to obtaining required certifications. If you are passionate about this role, meet the other qualifications, and believe you have the necessary skills and experience but do not currently hold a valid First Aid certificate, we encourage you to contact us you can contact us at People & Culture Recruitment. Atira is committed to being an inclusive employer and may be able to connect you with resources to support you in meeting this requirement.
Application Process:
Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira.ca/careers for a current list of postings.
