Groundskeeper/Helper

About the role

St. Francis Memorial Hospital is hiring a permanent full-time Groundskeeper/Helper for its Maintenance Department in Barrys Bay, Ontario. This position is scheduled for nights only and includes weekend shifts. The posting date is June 12, 2026, and the posting number is 26-29.

The hospital is a 20-bed, fully accredited facility that provides medical care and complex continuing care. Services include palliative care, a diabetes clinic, telemedicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. There is also a two-bed hospice located directly down the hall from the inpatient unit. In addition, the site operates an extensive ambulatory care program with more than 10,000 emergency visits annually, along with a six-station satellite hemodialysis unit in Barry’s Bay.

The organization emphasizes a supportive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. Benefits mentioned by the employer include competitive and comprehensive benefit coverage, a pension plan with employer contributions above matching, professional development support, employee and family assistance, wellness programs, a free on-site staff gym, and learning funds for educational development. An education fund is also available to help staff pursue learning opportunities.

What the job involves

Reporting to the Maintenance Department Manager and Maintenance Specialist, the successful candidate will help maintain and repair equipment and the hospital’s physical plant. The role includes moving supplies, equipment, and building waste within the hospital, as well as maintaining the grounds, including snow clearing.

The position may also involve occasional housekeeping duties and responsibilities related to building and grounds security. Security-related duties can include patrols, responding to incidents, enforcing property standards, applying control procedures, de-escalating emergency or crisis situations, assisting emergency services and law enforcement, investigating incidents, and helping maintain the peace, safety, and security of the hospital. Training will be provided for the security component of the job.

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have at least three years of experience operating, repairing, and cleaning mechanical equipment such as a lawn tractor and snow blower. A minimum of three years of experience in building maintenance and renovation is also expected, including minor wall carpentry, plaster repair, wall or floor tile repair, painting, and basic carpentry.

Basic understanding of plumbing, heating, mechanical, and electrical systems is required so the person can monitor these systems and work under the direction of the Manager. Experience with grounds maintenance and landscaping, including lawn, flower, and shrub care, is considered an asset.

Grade 12 education or equivalent related experience is required. The role also calls for the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, strong communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, reliability, good problem-solving ability, and the capacity to organize work, meet deadlines, and work independently without constant supervision.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is required, or the candidate must be willing to complete it. The job also requires physical capability to lift more than 25 kg and perform bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

Additional information

St. Francis Memorial Hospital states that it is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences. The organization aims to provide a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can contribute meaningfully to the team.

Compliance with the RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory police record check are mandatory. The employer notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Accommodation requests can be directed to Human Resources at (613) 432-4851. The employer also identifies itself as an equal opportunity organization committed to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Application information

Interested candidates are asked to send a resume to [email protected] or apply through the hospital careers page.