Cleaning and housekeeping jobs in Canada

About these jobs

Cleaning and housekeeping jobs are open to people without formal education, and employers usually show new staff their products and routines. Jobs range from offices and hospitals to hotels, schools and private homes.

Many cleaning jobs have evening, night or weekend shifts, which suits people studying or working another job. Hotel housekeeping is busiest in summer in tourist areas.

Questions

Do cleaning jobs need experience?

Usually not. Tick “No experience needed (training provided)” to see the jobs where the employer trains you.

Are there night shift cleaning jobs?

Yes. Office and commercial cleaning is often done in the evening or overnight; each posting lists its shifts.

What is a room attendant?

A hotel housekeeper who cleans and prepares guest rooms. Hotels hire them all year, and more in the summer season.