RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.
About Us – A Home For Every PersonRainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.
RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page. You can visit our Indeed page and click on the “Follow” button to be notified of new job openings: ca.indeed.com/cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about.
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Benefits- 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
- 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
- Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24-hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching: https://www.fseap.ca/
- Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire: https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/
- Employer-paid benefits for employees:
- Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
- Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies
Position SummaryThe Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls/ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds. Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.
Job Competition # Job2026.103
Closing Date: Midnight, April 20, 2026
Job: Custodian
Program: Princess Rooms
Position Type: Permanent Part-Time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 45 hours bi-weekly
Hourly Range: $23.42 – $25.00 (BCGEU, Grid 3)
Schedule: Wednesday - Friday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM. At present includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Program SummaryPrincess Rooms was RainCity Housing’s first minimal barrier housing program in Vancouver for people facing systemic and individual barriers to adequate housing and health, personal and financial security. Princess Rooms came to life to address the unique safety and support needs of people who struggle with mental health in our community. The program offers a flexible, non-judgemental environment and follows a harm-reduction/health promotion philosophy. For us, the term ‘Risk Reduction’ doesn’t only apply to drug use or safer sex. It can mean safer lives, creating safer spaces for people to live and thrive in.
QualificationsOur mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:
- Grade 12.
- Certificate in First Aid.
- Building Service Worker Certificate.
- Recent, related experience of 1 year.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Key Skills And Abilities- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services.
- Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management, and external services.
- Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as