Building Custodian - Rotational / Fly In, Fly Out

Nasittuq Corporation; Ontario; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasittuq Corporation is seeking a Building Custodian for a permanent, rotational position. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining site cleanliness, performing janitorial duties, and assisting with kitchen tasks at remote locations in Canada. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and prior custodial experience is a plus, while also being comfortable working in challenging conditions. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Overtime pay at 1.5x base rate

Paid travel days

Private accommodation with meals included

Comprehensive benefits package

Arctic clothing and safety footwear allowance

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial or cleaning duties preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and safety guidelines.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the site.
• Complete daily cleaning and custodial work duties.
• Assist with kitchen duties and general cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Building Custodian - Rotational / Fly In, Fly Out

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Base pay range

CA$25.35/hr - CA$31.68/hr

POSITION TITLE: Building Custodian

LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Cambridge Bay, NU (CAM-MAIN) and/or Shepard Bay, NU (CAM-3)

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, 6x6 Rotation (6 weeks on, followed by 6 weeks off for rest and travel)

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor

About Us

Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada.

OUR CORE VALUES—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

Scope Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Building Custodian is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of the site. Candidates with experience in custodial or cleaning duties are encouraged to apply! What You’ll Do

• Maintain the facilities in a healthy, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Complete daily cleaning and custodial work duties within set deadlines.
• Escalate maintenance, custodial, and safety issues to the supervisor as necessary.
• Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks including mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and more.
• Assist with kitchen duties, including unloading and stocking foodstuffs and general kitchen cleaning.
• Clean employee rooms during vacancy periods.
• Respond to colleagues' and visitors' inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Report any concerns immediately to the supervisor.
• Undertake other related tasks as required.
  
  

Who You Are

Education

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience in janitorial or housekeeping functions considered an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Capability to work in physically demanding, adverse weather conditions in remote locations.
• Reliable, team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• This is a permanent, full-time position (48 hours per week), Monday to Saturday
• Rotational work 6 weeks on 6 weeks off
• Must be willing to travel to other adjacent sites as requested
• Candidates that reside in Goose Bay, NL are eligible for shorter rotations due to ability to accommodate the additional flights
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Unionized hourly wage: $25.35 - $31.68 per hour
• Overtime calculated at 1.5x over 40 hour/week
• 6% Vacation Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation (48-hour workweeks) with overtime at 1.5x your base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Private accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plans (up to 5%).

ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. $500 referral bonus for eligible positions.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training for certifications and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.

VACATION PAY: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!

Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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