Facilities Summer Support

at  Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon

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

Please note, this position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program, specific criteria for applicant eligibility are listed below. Applications will be collected, and interviews will be completed through April, ideal contract start date will be beginning of May with employment continuing through the summer
We are seeking an Operations and Facilities Support person who will work under the direction of the 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 contract position.

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
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

• 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