Facilities Summer Support
About the role
About The Organization At Ronald McDonald House Charities® British Columbia and Yukon (RMH BC), we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a children’s hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.
As a champion of family-centered care, we enable access to children’s hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation, meals, and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical well-being.
In 1983, the first RMH BC House opened its doors in Vancouver with a 13-Bedroom House, and over the years, with an increase in demand for this essential service, construction of a new building was underway. In 2014, a 73-bedroom House was unveiled on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital along with a new 2,000 sq. ft. RMH Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the second-largest House in Canada and one of the largest in the world, RMH BC will continue to grow and meet the needs of families across BC and Yukon.
Our team is the backbone of our organization—serving our families, supporting volunteers and donors, and spreading awareness every single day.
About The Position We are seeking an Operations and Facilities Support person who will work under the direction of the Senior Director, Facility Operations. This person will be responsible for preventative maintenance and light janitorial work, managing our waste removal and recycling programs, working with our landscapers to maintain grounds, upkeep of the facility and outdoor spaces, receiving inventory and other ongoing activities that contribute to maintaining the RMH facilities in a condition of operational excellence so that full functionality and guest comfort may be sustained at all times. This is a full-time position throughout the summer, from May to September.
Duties And Responsibilities Include
- Outdoor and indoor facility maintenance and grounds keeping.
- Ensuring the function and safety of building and equipment.
- Basic maintenance of RMH BC vehicles.
- Driving to pick-up or drop off supplies or materials.
- Receiving and unloading deliveries.
- Managing inventory.
- Managing waste and recycling.
- Other duties as required.
Job Specific Competencies And Skills
- Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
- Ability to represent the House with a polished, positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times.
- Can read and follow fine print written instructions.
- Has manual dexterity to manipulate small objects and handle tools.
- Has a valid BC driver’s license and is able to drive a vehicle.
- Has the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience And Educational Requirements This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and applicants must meet the following program requirements:
- Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
- Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/ territorial legislation and regulations.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Please note: all successful candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
About Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
In Canada, 2 out of 3 families live outside a city with a specialty children's hospital and must travel for urgent medical treatment if their child becomes seriously ill.
For 40 years, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon has provided a place for BC & Yukon families to stay together, steps away from the children’s hospital. Because when families stay together, sick children get stronger.
At our 73-bedroom House in Vancouver, families have access to hot meals, comfortable accommodation, and carefully curated Wellness Programs such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy and more, which adds joy and a slice of normalcy back into their lives.
We also serve families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room located within Surrey Memorial Hospital, a house within the hospital for families with children receiving treatment.
RMH BC & Yukon depends on community support to serve up to 2,000 families each year, who travel from over 220 communities across BC & Yukon.
Facilities Summer Support
About the role
About The Organization At Ronald McDonald House Charities® British Columbia and Yukon (RMH BC), we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a children’s hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.
As a champion of family-centered care, we enable access to children’s hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation, meals, and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical well-being.
In 1983, the first RMH BC House opened its doors in Vancouver with a 13-Bedroom House, and over the years, with an increase in demand for this essential service, construction of a new building was underway. In 2014, a 73-bedroom House was unveiled on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital along with a new 2,000 sq. ft. RMH Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the second-largest House in Canada and one of the largest in the world, RMH BC will continue to grow and meet the needs of families across BC and Yukon.
Our team is the backbone of our organization—serving our families, supporting volunteers and donors, and spreading awareness every single day.
About The Position We are seeking an Operations and Facilities Support person who will work under the direction of the Senior Director, Facility Operations. This person will be responsible for preventative maintenance and light janitorial work, managing our waste removal and recycling programs, working with our landscapers to maintain grounds, upkeep of the facility and outdoor spaces, receiving inventory and other ongoing activities that contribute to maintaining the RMH facilities in a condition of operational excellence so that full functionality and guest comfort may be sustained at all times. This is a full-time position throughout the summer, from May to September.
Duties And Responsibilities Include
- Outdoor and indoor facility maintenance and grounds keeping.
- Ensuring the function and safety of building and equipment.
- Basic maintenance of RMH BC vehicles.
- Driving to pick-up or drop off supplies or materials.
- Receiving and unloading deliveries.
- Managing inventory.
- Managing waste and recycling.
- Other duties as required.
Job Specific Competencies And Skills
- Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
- Ability to represent the House with a polished, positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times.
- Can read and follow fine print written instructions.
- Has manual dexterity to manipulate small objects and handle tools.
- Has a valid BC driver’s license and is able to drive a vehicle.
- Has the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience And Educational Requirements This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and applicants must meet the following program requirements:
- Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
- Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/ territorial legislation and regulations.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Please note: all successful candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
About Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
In Canada, 2 out of 3 families live outside a city with a specialty children's hospital and must travel for urgent medical treatment if their child becomes seriously ill.
For 40 years, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon has provided a place for BC & Yukon families to stay together, steps away from the children’s hospital. Because when families stay together, sick children get stronger.
At our 73-bedroom House in Vancouver, families have access to hot meals, comfortable accommodation, and carefully curated Wellness Programs such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy and more, which adds joy and a slice of normalcy back into their lives.
We also serve families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room located within Surrey Memorial Hospital, a house within the hospital for families with children receiving treatment.
RMH BC & Yukon depends on community support to serve up to 2,000 families each year, who travel from over 220 communities across BC & Yukon.