Faculty/Department Student Affairs -Operations Unit SA - Housing Services Facilities Employee Group CUPE 5791 Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to CUPE 5791 members(NON-RESEARCH). CUPE 5791 Job Family Facility Services Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on motivating teams, upholding high standards, and creating a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment for students and guests? Join us as our new term Housing Facilities Team Lead!
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Housing Facilities, the primary purpose of this position is to motivate and lead a team of housekeeping staff in maintaining a high standard of cleaning services and repair for all residence buildings.
What You’ll Do:
- Educating and communicating with students and guests on Housing community standards. Educating students on life skills including health, safety, and cleanliness;
- Overseeing and supervising the work of the housekeeping facilities team. Assigning tasks and inspecting completed work for conformance to quality and safety standards;
- Developing, training and supporting staff;
- Providing orientation to new staff on the proper use of cleaning chemicals, materials and power operated equipment as required;
- Reporting on conditions impacting the security, safety, and maintenance of residence buildings;
- Establishing responsive and courteous client service. Identifying and resolving client needs, issues, and/or problems in a timely manner;
- Providing a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties on a regular basis to ensure the health and safety of our students and guests. This includes conducting regular cleaning inspections and providing ongoing coaching, feedback, correction and redirection to students on cleaning standards;
- Conducting health and safety inspections each semester and assisting students with preparations in efforts to support the departmental goals with respect to preventative health and safety and pest control programs;
- Inspecting all residence buildings to ensure quality assurance standards are met;
- Setting up rooms for hotel/conference accommodations and laundering linens to support our conference operations;
- Maintaining records and inventories in housekeeping operations. Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance records and schedules for equipment;
- Maintaining employee time records and providing input into performance reviews;
- Operating both manual and power operated equipment such as vacuums, extractors, auto-scrubbers, steamers and buffers;
- Providing input into changes to work procedure/practices; and,
- Participating in testing and evaluation of new products and equipment.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- CUPE 5791 – Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and much more!
If you’re ready to join a dynamic team, we invite you to apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Successful completion of Grade 12
- Minimum of two years’ previous related work experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered;
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Must have experience in a supervisory role;
- Previous experience in a hotel setting is an asset;
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and direct staff. This position is responsible for training employees and students, as well as planning, organizing, assigning and directing work;
- Experience in coordinating and monitoring the work of staff, providing input on performance evaluation;
- Prioritize and manage workload independently;
- Must have well developed communication skills (oral and written);
- Demonstrated ability to provide customer service for residents, guests, staff and general public;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Ability to solve problems;
- Demonstrated ability to create, compose and edit a variety of written material;
- Ability to participate in and understand that the University has a diverse and respectful work environment;
- Must have skill in applying established safe-work regulations and procedures to work assignments;
- Knowledge of materials and cleaning supplies used in the industry and procedures used in performing duties including thorough knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS);
- Proficient in the use of computers and mobile devices including GroupWise and Microsoft Office programs (Word and Outlook);
- Complex database experience is required – StarRez experience would be considered an asset;
- Good physical health and strength is required to lift and move moderate to heavy furniture and equipment;
- Knowledge of the operation of manual and power-operated equipment;
- Variable work hours are required from time to time, which can include evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Physical Demands
Good physical health and strength is required to lift and move moderate to heavy furniture and equipment.
Pay Grade CUPE Phase 3 Salary Range $44,598.32 - $53,549.60 Annually Status Term Work Hours
Typically Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (as per Facility Services).
Must be able to work altered hours during peak times, for example; special events, student/guest arrivals and departures.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 6 month term with the possibility of extension and/or becoming permanent Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Job Close Date
06/08/2026
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don’t hesitate to apply—submit your application today!
Safety Statement
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and strengthening a culture of safety across the campus community. All employees share responsibility for contributing to a safe working environment.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.
