At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? It is!The Property Services department provides support to the programs of House of Friendship. The Landscape Labourer will provide indoor and outdoor custodial services as well as minor maintenance support to House of Friendship programs. They will provide timely support while ensuring all interactions with individuals are respectful and supportive.This is a contract position, from approximately April 27, 2026 to June 26, 2026. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Valid G class driver’s license required. Successful completion of a Police Records Check(Vulnerable Sector) required.This position is funded by the Canadian Government Canada Summer Jobs program which requires that the following eligibility criteria be met –Eligibility (under the Canada Summer Jobs Program):Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment contractBe a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employmentHave a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulationsInternational students are not eligible participants (international students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada)Key Responsibilities:Complete seasonal outdoor maintenance tasks (collection and disposal of litter, general custodial duties)Ensure grounds and exterior areas of House of Friendship buildings and locations are kept clean, safe and in presentable conditionPerform basic cleaning for common areas, office spaces, staff spaces, and treatment spacesEnsure interior spaces are maintained and organized, addressing any cleaning needs as requiredPainting preparation and interior painting walls, ceilings, doors and trimsEnsure maintenance storage locations are kept clean and organizedProvide support with emergency clean up (e.g. following a plumbing breakdown)Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques for both indoor and outdoor environmentsUnderstanding of basic painting techniques and ability to apply paint to walls, doors, trim and other interior surfacesExperience working with a non-profit and/or social services environmentSkilled at detailed record keeping and task completionEducation/Experience:Minimum Grade 12 education requiredPrevious experience working in building maintenance, and custodial cleaning processes would be an assetKnowledge of property standards, fire, health and safety regulations preferredCritical Skills:Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expectedExemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills requiredAbility to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community membersExperience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needsExperience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service deliveryMust be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitudeRespectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challengesExcellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keepingCompensation:At House of Friendship, we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to provide essential services to the community. In support of our mission and in alignment with our values, House of Friendship is committed to ensuring fair, market competitive, and rewarding compensation practices for all of our team members. We aspire to support our team members to create a great work environment where our team is able to thrive, succeed, and have a positive work experience.House of Friendship compensation practices including our pay grid, have been developed using documented leading pay practices in the not-for-profit sector including (Ontario Nonprofit Network) and . We value the experience that new team members bring to the organization and have a process in place to review previous related experience for placement on our pay grid.We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:Time off includes vacation pay and 2 personal days per yearEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramRate of Pay:At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of “grades” and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate’s past related experience will be taken into consideration.Grade: 3Min: $22.08Mid: -Max: $23.98Working Conditions:37.5 hours per week; generally daytime, weekday hours, working indoors and outdoorsThis position involves heavy lifting; must be physically able to lift 50lbs and move heavy items such as bags of softener saltTravel throughout the region of WaterlooEncountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expectedThis role is being posted to fill a current vacancy.House of Friendship is open and inviting to qualified candidates with lived experience.House of Friendship supports justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We strive to be a workplace free of harassment and discrimination and we are committed to removing barriers and being an inclusive, work environment. House of Friendship is a place where each person can bring their true selves and feel that they belong. We aspire to be an organization that is anti-racist and anti-oppressive so that our team, and therefore our community, can truly belong and thrive.We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to accessing employment including, but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.If you require accommodations to be able to participate fully at any stage in the recruitment process, including applying for this position, please let us know so that we can discuss accommodation options. Accommodations will be provided upon request.If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let’s talk.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:By end of day April 23, 2026.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not being used in the screening of applications.
