Full- Time Lead Cleaner/Manager for Bowen Island & North Vancouver

Raincoast Cleaning Corp. is looking for an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Team Lead Cleaner to join our growing team!

In this role, you'll provide high-quality residential and commercial cleaning services while leading a small team on job sites throughout the Lower Mainland, with many of our projects located on Bowen Island (all travel costs are fully covered). As a Team Lead, you'll help ensure each day runs smoothly by supporting your team, maintaining quality standards, and leading by example.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others succeed, and thrive in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What We're Looking For/Required:

✅ Living in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, or Bowen Island, or able to commute to North Vancouver early in the morning (as early as 5am on occasion)

✅ Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

✅ Clean criminal record check

✅ Previous professional cleaning experience

✅ Comfortable working a majority of shifts on Bowen Island (transportation costs covered)

✅ Willing and able to work weekends

✅ Comfortable with early morning shifts

✅ Friendly, professional, reliable, and organized

✅ Strong leadership and communication skills

✅ Team-oriented, punctual, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

✅ Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks (lifting, bending, standing for extended periods)

Perks:

  • Health insurance options available for full-time employees
  • A company vehicle will be provided once you have successfully completed your training period and are ready to lead shifts independently and manage a team.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
  • Work alongside a supportive team while exploring beautiful communities throughout BC
Responsibilities:
  • Perform high-quality residential and commercial cleaning.
  • Lead by example through professionalism, appearance, and quality of work.
  • Coordinate daily pick-ups and drop-offs for team members when required.
  • Ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are stocked, organized, and ready for each shift.
  • Pick up any supplies needed before arriving at job sites.
  • Help keep the team on schedule and ensure efficient time management throughout the day.
  • Support and guide team members, providing reminders if tasks are missed.
  • Update job notes and communicate important information to management (training provided).
  • Work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service and maintain Raincoast Cleaning Corp.'s high standards.
If you're a dependable cleaner who enjoys taking initiative, supporting your teammates, and delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you! Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement
Application question(s):
  • Are you ok commuting to Bowen Island for Work?
  • Are you ok working weekends?
  • Are you comfortable with meeting in North Vancouver as early as 5:00am on occasion? (Please note that busses to not arrive at the meetup spot before 7am)
  • Living in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, or Bowen Island, or able to commute to North Vancouver early in the morning?
Experience:
  • Professional Cleaning : 1 year (preferred)
Language:
  • English (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • clean criminal record check (required)
  • Class 5 Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
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