Casual Housekeeper

Casual Housekeeper

Ottawa, Canada

Company
Ottawa Catholic School Board
Location
Nepean, ON (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
27 days ago
Via
via ApplyToEducation

Job Description
Casual Housekeeper

Non-Affiliated
• If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Casual Housekeepers. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Job Description:

The Housekeeper organizes and prepares daily snacks and meals for dependently handicapped students; maintains cleanliness of preparation and eating areas and does laundry; and performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Grade 10 education;
• A minimum of two (2) years housekeeping, cooking experience;
• Good knowledge of nutrition values;
• Previous experience dealing with handicapped children.

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:
• First Aid and CPR training.

Status: Casual Housekeepers must be available to work on call during regular school hours.

Annual (or Hourly) Salary: The hourly wage is $22.75/hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay.

How to Apply: All applications for the position must be submitted through Apply to Education. If you are currently an OCSB Employee, please submit your application via your OCSB ATE account. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility to be considered.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@ocsb.ca.

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at info@applytoeducation.com or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Data Privacy Statement: Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure’ & the ‘Protection of Privacy Policy’ support document entitled ‘Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information’ may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to privacy@ocsb.ca.
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