Housekeeper, Temporary full-time

Fairvern Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a

Posting Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Internal Closing Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

External Closing Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $24.57 hourly

Salary Range: $ $25.77 hourly

Hours of Work: 75 hours (10 shifts) in a two-week period, including every other weekend.

Status: Temporary full-time up to six (6) months

Fairvern is located in Huntsville, 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.

Fairvern has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since 1982. Our cozy and comfortable home encompasses two resident home areas and a wonderful property on the river in Huntsville with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Support 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:

• 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.

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.