Residential Cleaner - Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada
Residential Cleaner - Ottawa
Company
Hellamaid Inc
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job type
Contractor
Salary
$25–$28 an hour
Via
via Indeed
Job description
✨ Be Your Own Boss – Work on Your Schedule ✨

Choose your hours. Accept the jobs you want. Work when it fits your life.Hellamaid is a 5-star residential cleaning company connecting independent cleaners with clients across the region!

This is not a traditional job. It’s an opportunity to work independently, on your terms.

Why People Choose Hellamaid✔ You decide when you work✔ No fixed schedule or minimum hours✔ Accept or decline jobs based on your availability✔ Build regular clients or just pick up extra income✔ Work independently — no micromanaging✔ Support team available if you need help

Earnings Paid per job Keep 100% of your tips Living Wage not minimum wage Raises at 3 months and 1 year

Earn weekly income based on your availability and consistency.

What You’ll Do Clean residential homes (clean kitchens, bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming etc.) Take pride in delivering high-quality results

✅ What You Need Your own vehicle Your own cleaning supplies & equipment Legal ability to work in Canada A smartphone for job notifications

Who This Works Well For Experienced cleaners PSWs, hotel staff, or detail-oriented workers Parents looking for flexible daytime income Anyone wanting to work independently

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in Canada

Q
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
Q
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
Q
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
Q
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