Housekeeper

**Position Summary**:

- We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Cleaner to fill a Casual position at the Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre.
- Under the general direction of the Manager, Support Services (or designate), performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, laundry and washing walls, windows and ceilings.
- **Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre **provides medical service to Old Masset, Port Clements and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre has 4 Acute Care beds, 1 Palliative Care bed, 4 Long-term Care beds and a 4 unit assisted living complex. Some services provided at the hospital:
- Emergency
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pharmacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Physiotherapy
- Speech and Language therapy
- Mental Health and Substance Use service
- Home and Community Care and Home Support services
- Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology and Ophthalmology
- Video conferencing capabilities with specialists or physicians in other areas Public Health provides many services to the community. Some of these services include:

- Harm reduction services
- TB testing
- Prenatal services with pregnancy registry
- Kindergarten screening and school immunizations
- Birth control, pap tests, STI testing

**Masset** is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and is the largest village on the island. Major industries are logging, fishing and tourism. Masset provides services for a larger rural area with a population of 1,000 local residents and services a surrounding area of 2,300 including Tow Hill (unincorporated) and Old Masset (IR). incorporated in 1961, the Village of Masset (pop. 1,000) is the oldest of the island’s municipalities. The community has one elementary school and one secondary school. Check out Masset, the place where the ocean meets the shore and the sunsets are breathtaking.
- **What Northern Health has to offer you**
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:

- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12.
- Building Service Worker Certificate.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work and work well without close supervision.

**Who we are**
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
**Comments**:
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

**Competition #**:
05636075

**Employee Type**:
CASUAL

**Bargaining Unit**:
BCGEU

**Facility**:
N. HAIDA GWAII HLTH CTR.

**Location**:
Masset

**Department**:
MAH HOUSEKEEPING

**Reports To**:
MANAGER, SUPPORT SERVICES OR DESIGNATE

**Hourly Wage**:
$22.51 - $24.08

**Close Date**:
JUNE 03, 2024