Careers at CMHC: Busser (Granville Island)

Job Requisition ID: 11790  

Position Status: Casual 

Position Type: On-Site 

Office Location: Vancouver (BC) 

Language Designation: English Essential 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ 

Travel Requirement: Travel not required 

 Salary Range: $22.20/hour base pay + Shift premiums. 

Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government.  Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world." 

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity.  Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

You want to know more about Granville Island?  Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.


• Annual individual performance incentive.


• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.


• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Granville Island team, in the Busser position. This casual on-call position is an exceptional opportunity to become a member of the Granville Island team, where you will work with the Janitorial Team to ensure Granville Island is well maintained and kept in a high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and repair. The successful applicant will be hired as a Busser and can be asked to also cover Janitor shifts and in that case would be paid at the rates corresponding to these positions.

As Granville Island is a 7-day/week operation, there is a requirement to be available for shift work including evenings and weekends. Although we cannot guarantee a weekly minimum number of hours of work, there is a high demand for availability during the summer shifts.

Pay structure:   
$22.20/hour base pay + Shift premiums.

What you'll do:

• Clean washrooms, windows, mop floors, waste removal and other general cleaning as required.


• Represent CMHC and Granville Island in a professional and courteous manner.


• Provide information to customers and tenants as required (i.e., questions on lost and found items, directions).


• Bussing tables in three Public Market seating areas.


• Sweep and/or dry mop the Public Market seating areas as well as wet mop spills as needed. 


• Sweep and monitor outdoor courtyard areas throughout the day.
   

What you should have:

• Customer service experience.


• A safety knowledge as per Workers Compensation Board regulations and the Canada Labour Code.


• The ability to respond in emergency situations - may be first on the scene (injury, lost children, theft).


• The ability to adapt to changes and to show initiative when needed.


• Must be aware of the hazards and be able to work in a marine environment.
   

It would be great if you also had:

• A Building Worker certificate. 


• WHMIS certificate.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!