Lead Hand Housekeeper

Close Date Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Facility Wide Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.22 - $30.22 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jun. 15 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Lead Hand Housekeeper performs a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties and directs and coordinates 5-16 housekeeping staff as assigned and is responsible for the completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Grade 10 plus three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD2749.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU