Casual Caretakers

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking Casual Caretakers to perform cleaning, maintenance, and security checks across multiple school locations. The role requires basic WHMIS knowledge, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently.

A personal vehicle is required to travel to various sites. Casual Caretakers work on-call days, evenings, or Saturdays as needed, with on-site duties and adherence to established standards.

Qualifications

• Some secondary school education with reading/writing ability.
• One year of related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and WHMIS regulations.
• Ability to work independently and perform physically strenuous work.
• A personal vehicle will be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain school interiors/exteriors per standards.
• Perform daily routine security and safety checks.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

WHMIS knowledge

Independent work

Mechanical systems knowledge

Physical endurance

Vehicle required

Education

Some secondary school education

Job description

Casual Caretakers

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*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Casual Caretakers. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board:

The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Job Description:

The Caretaker:

• performs cleaning and general maintenance of school interior/exterior, in accordance with established standards;
• performs daily routine security and safety checks;
• performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Some secondary school education where the ability to read and write has been developed;
• one year of related work experience;
• basic knowledge of mechanical systems;
• knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and its regulations;
• ability to work independently, performing physically strenuous work;
• a personal vehicle will be required.

Status:

Casual Caretakers work on-call and must be available days, evenings, or Saturdays at various school locations.

Annual (or Hourly) Salary:

$20.70/hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation. The hourly wage effective as of September 1st, 2025, is $21.70/hour.

Interviews:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to [e-mail].

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at [e-mail] or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Data Privacy Statement:

Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure & the Protection of Privacy Policy support document entitled Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to [e-mail] .