Company
Mount Royal University
Location
Calgary, AB
Job type
Full-time
Salary
$21.23–$26.81 an hour
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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).
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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What is the hourly wage range for light duty cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
According to ESDC Job Bank data updated for 2026, light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) earn a low wage of $16.00 per hour, median of $18.75 per hour, and high wage of $23.50 per hour nationally. Full-time annual salary at median wage is $39,000 before taxes. Wages are higher in urban areas like Toronto at median $20.25 per hour.
Source: Job Bank - Employment and Social Development Canada
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What work permit do international applicants need for cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
Cleaning staff jobs (NOC 65310, TEER 5) qualify under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requiring a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the employer, costing $1,000 per position. Work permits are issued for 24 months maximum, with processing times of 12 weeks at IRCC. Open work permits are not available for this low-skilled occupation.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
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What education or experience is needed to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
No formal education or certification is required for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310); a secondary school diploma is an asset but not mandatory. Employers provide 1 week of on-the-job training. Zero to less than 1 month of experience is typically sufficient for entry-level positions.
Source: National Occupational Classification - ESDC
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What documents are required to apply and start a cleaning staff job in Canada?
Applicants need a resume listing any cleaning experience, two work references, and a Social Insurance Number (SIN) obtained free online in 5 minutes. Permanent residents show PR card; citizens show ID. Interviews require proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
Source: Service Canada - Government of Canada
