Building Services Worker - Custodial (Evening Shift)

This position is for an evening shift that will work from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am. 

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

Banff Centre is looking for a Building Services Worker to perform essential front line custodial services and care-taking duties, ensuring a high quality environment for all of the public and office areas inside buildings across campus.

Roles and Responsibilities

Building Services Workers may be assigned care-taking or custodial service duties in classrooms, halls, lobbies, lounges, gyms, locker rooms, public washrooms, offices, kitchens and dining rooms. Examples of duties required include:

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors
• Dusting and sanitizing counter tops and tables 
• Washing windows and window ledges
• Cleaning public toilets, sinks, showers, and change-rooms 
• Emptying garbage and collecting recyclables

Building Services Workers may be asked to perform occasional heavy lifting and may also be required to use various cleaning chemicals.  Personal protective equipment will be provided.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• A good understanding of general cleaning practices and how to apply them
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Requires minimal direction beyond initial training and assignment of daily responsibilities
• Demonstrates sound prioritizing skills, as daily tasks will vary and fluctuate depending on the activities on campus
• Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills, as this position is in contact with clients and fellow staff members
• Completes work to a high standard, with keen attention to detail
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a rotating schedule.  Depending on business needs, days off per week may not be the same from one week to the next and may not be consecutive.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays $18.64 per hour, working up to 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule. 
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are currently accepting applications for the Building Services Worker position until a suitable candidate is found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a job offer can be finalized.
• Visa requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.