Casual/On-call Housekeeper/Meal Server
About the role
Smithers Community Services Association is a non-profit organization that believes in raising the bar on what it means to do a good job. As a member of the Smithers Community Services team, you are fully engaged in your work, you take personal responsibility for your experience with the Association, you are a professional who operates from a place of ethics and integrity and you are prepared to evolve, change and grow as a result of working here.
PROGRAM: The Meadows
POSITION: Casual/On-call Housekeeper/Meal Server
DATE POSTED: July 29, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filled. *We will conduct rolling interviews and may close this position if suitable candidates are found. Early submissions are recommended.
START DATE: As soon as possible
HOURS OF WORK: No: of hours per week and shifts depends on organizational needs. Typically, it will be 7.5 hours per day shift.
SALARY RANGE: $23.34/hour
NO: OF POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Meadows Assisted Living is an Independent Living BC (ILBC) project and a partnership between Smithers Community Services Association, BC Housing, and the Northern Health Authority, providing seniors with affordable housing, social and recreation activities, hospitality and personal care services. The partnership allows people who require some assistance but not 24-hour care, to remain living independently.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This person will be responsible to clean common rooms daily, clean tenant units’ weekly, serve lunch and dinner meals daily and clean up after meals as budgets allow. This is a Casual/On-call position with 7.5 hours per day and number of shifts depends up on the organizational needs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To: Meadows Site Manager
Direct Reports: None
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Clean common rooms daily. This includes vacuuming, washing floor areas, cleaning washrooms, dusting, washing walls, and garbage removal.
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Clean tenant units weekly. This includes vacuuming, washing floors, spot cleaning walls, baseboards and windowsills, washroom, checking refrigerator, stove, counters, changing and laundering of bedding and linens.
-
Prepare dining area for meals.
-
Serve meals in dining room and/or deliver to tenants' units.
-
Clear dishes and left - over food
-
Clean and disinfect dining and kitchen area
-
Inform the Site Manager when cleaning supplies are low
-
Assist with recreation activities
-
Assist with an annual “spring cleaning” of the common areas and tenant units or when a tenant moves out.
-
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
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Grade 10 education
Knowledge and Experience
-
Knowledge of good customer service techniques
Skills and Abilities
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Ability to work effectively as a team member
-
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
-
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all people
-
Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or their families/representatives
-
Ability to comply with safe work practices and food safe handling practices
-
Possess good listening, problem solving and communication skills.
-
Basic Level 1 technical skills required
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
The team members at Smithers Community Services Association possess similar personal characteristics while at the same time are encouraged to bring their diverse thoughts, opinions and styles to their work. We highly value our team members and support each person to be successful in their role. Individuals who possess the following qualities are the best fit in our organization.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-
Be familiar with and adhere to the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Association.
-
Represent the Association positively and professionally at all times.
-
Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality and sign a pledge of confidentiality.
-
Undergo a Criminal Record Search as and when required by the Association
-
Actively participate in regular performance evaluations.
-
Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply directly or drop off your resume in-person at The Meadows.
SCSA is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Smithers Community Services Association embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We value a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity support our mission to “enhance the quality of life in our communities”. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.
REVISED DATE: July 2025
Casual/On-call Housekeeper/Meal Server
About the role
Smithers Community Services Association is a non-profit organization that believes in raising the bar on what it means to do a good job. As a member of the Smithers Community Services team, you are fully engaged in your work, you take personal responsibility for your experience with the Association, you are a professional who operates from a place of ethics and integrity and you are prepared to evolve, change and grow as a result of working here.
PROGRAM: The Meadows
POSITION: Casual/On-call Housekeeper/Meal Server
DATE POSTED: July 29, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filled. *We will conduct rolling interviews and may close this position if suitable candidates are found. Early submissions are recommended.
START DATE: As soon as possible
HOURS OF WORK: No: of hours per week and shifts depends on organizational needs. Typically, it will be 7.5 hours per day shift.
SALARY RANGE: $23.34/hour
NO: OF POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Meadows Assisted Living is an Independent Living BC (ILBC) project and a partnership between Smithers Community Services Association, BC Housing, and the Northern Health Authority, providing seniors with affordable housing, social and recreation activities, hospitality and personal care services. The partnership allows people who require some assistance but not 24-hour care, to remain living independently.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This person will be responsible to clean common rooms daily, clean tenant units’ weekly, serve lunch and dinner meals daily and clean up after meals as budgets allow. This is a Casual/On-call position with 7.5 hours per day and number of shifts depends up on the organizational needs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To: Meadows Site Manager
Direct Reports: None
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Clean common rooms daily. This includes vacuuming, washing floor areas, cleaning washrooms, dusting, washing walls, and garbage removal.
-
Clean tenant units weekly. This includes vacuuming, washing floors, spot cleaning walls, baseboards and windowsills, washroom, checking refrigerator, stove, counters, changing and laundering of bedding and linens.
-
Prepare dining area for meals.
-
Serve meals in dining room and/or deliver to tenants' units.
-
Clear dishes and left - over food
-
Clean and disinfect dining and kitchen area
-
Inform the Site Manager when cleaning supplies are low
-
Assist with recreation activities
-
Assist with an annual “spring cleaning” of the common areas and tenant units or when a tenant moves out.
-
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
-
Grade 10 education
Knowledge and Experience
-
Knowledge of good customer service techniques
Skills and Abilities
-
Ability to work effectively as a team member
-
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
-
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all people
-
Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or their families/representatives
-
Ability to comply with safe work practices and food safe handling practices
-
Possess good listening, problem solving and communication skills.
-
Basic Level 1 technical skills required
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
The team members at Smithers Community Services Association possess similar personal characteristics while at the same time are encouraged to bring their diverse thoughts, opinions and styles to their work. We highly value our team members and support each person to be successful in their role. Individuals who possess the following qualities are the best fit in our organization.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-
Be familiar with and adhere to the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Association.
-
Represent the Association positively and professionally at all times.
-
Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality and sign a pledge of confidentiality.
-
Undergo a Criminal Record Search as and when required by the Association
-
Actively participate in regular performance evaluations.
-
Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply directly or drop off your resume in-person at The Meadows.
SCSA is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Smithers Community Services Association embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We value a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity support our mission to “enhance the quality of life in our communities”. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.
REVISED DATE: July 2025