Housekeeper, Temporary Part-time

The Pines Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a

### Housekeeper

Posting Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $25.25 hourly

Salary Range: $25.25 - $26.48 hourly

Hours of Work: Minimum availability of 45 hours (6 shifts) in a six-week period, including at least two shifts on weekends. Opportunity to pick-up additional shifts. On-call duties as required.

Status: Temporary part-time

The Pines

The Pines is located in Bracebridge, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career. We have a strong focus on health & wellness, and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

The Pines has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since 1961. Our cozy and comfortable home encompasses five resident home areas (one secure) and has four wonderful courtyards with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Services, the Cleaner maintains high standards of cleanliness and

sanitation throughout the facility by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas

following established policies and procedures.

What you will do

Using specified cleaning agents and following procedures performs tasks such as: sweeping vacuuming, wet/dry mopping, stripping/waxing, sanitizing/disinfecting, cleaning windows, floors, walls, mirrors, fixtures, handrails, doors and doorknobs, sinks, toilets, counters, etc.

Complete daily / weekly / bi-weekly/ monthly /annual cleaning routines including spot cleaning, high/ low dusting, carbolize beds, isolation cleaning and discharge cleaning routines

What you will need

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

+ Completed police record check, including vulnerable sector screening

Good communication skills and ability to read, write and follow written instructions in English

+ Previous cleaning in a commercial or health care setting would be an asset

What we are offering

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

Health benefits

OMERS pension

Work-life flexibility

Perks and discounts

Wellness programs

Fostering and fun environment

Professional development and education opportunities

Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your application!

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?

If you are excited about this role but you don’t meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway! You might be the right candidate for this role or another one.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.