Housekeeper - Seasonal

Employment Group
CUPE

Position Number
01004

Division
VP Administration and Finance

Department
VIU Student Residence

Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country
Canada

Appointment Type
temporary part-time

Workload
0-40 hours per week depending upon operational need. Shift based work 7 days per week: morning, afternoon and evenings shifts.

Pay Level
CUPE VIUSR 1 $23.49 per hour

Start:
Or, as soon as possible after April 6, 2026

Appointment Start Date
06-Apr-2026

Appointment End Date
18-Sep-2026

Additional Information
Multiple positions available. Appointment may end early or be extended.

Applicant Documents
CV/Resume,
Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

01-Jan-2026

Closing Date

04-Feb-2026

Job Reference

2850

Documents
~CUPE Self-Declaration Form (Word, 40.35kb)

Duties:
The Seasonal Housekeepers are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of nine 3-story residential buildings (unairconditioned) and one single-floor administrative building. The Seasonal Housekeepers clean and sanitize all common areas of the entire residence property.
From April to September the Seasonal Housekeepers have the responsibility to:

• deep clean all vacated student rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, and other common spaces and prepare those spaces for internal student transfers and summer hotel guests;
• document and report maintenance, cleanliness, and damages for follow-up;
• regular room turnover and cleaning of summer hotel rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen/lounges after an individual guest or group check-out;
• collect linens from vacated rooms and launder, fold, and redistribute linens to hotelled buildings;
• deep clean the administrative office building;
• at the end of the summer hotel season assist with removal and storage of hotel supplies and linens; and,
• provide courteous customer service to guests, students, coworkers, and campus colleagues.

In December Seasonal Housekeepers assist with the deep cleaning and preparation of student rooms for internal transfers or new student move-in, including the documentation and reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and damages.

• Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted on time.
• Monitor and maintain stock of cleaning supplies and hotel items, including review and stocking of janitor closets in buildings.
• Use all cleaning materials and supplies safely, consistent with WHMIS standards.

This position is included in operational needs as per Article 28.12.
Required Qualifications:

• Less than one-year related experience.
• Physical capacity to manage multiple flights of stairs per day while carrying up to 50lbs.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.