Cleaner

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness reimbursement program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Full-Time Cleaner (Multi-Site) to keep offices and common areas clean, safe, and well-maintained across multiple sites in Sioux Lookout.

The role requires routine cleaning, waste disposal, floor care, and support for health and safety initiatives. Flexibility to travel between sites and a commitment to quality are essential.

Salary ranges from CAD 43,304 to 58,166 per year with competitive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Preference given to persons of First Nations ancestry (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills meeting the role requirements.
• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a health services environment, would be an asset.
• Independent and self-motivated worker, able to work well within a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the position regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of offices and common areas per cleaning checklists.
• Collect and dispose of garbage, recycling, and hazardous waste per safety policies.
• Perform floor maintenance: vacuum, sweep, mop, strip, wax, buff.
• Carry out weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning routines and checks.
• Clean and maintain cleaning equipment to stay in safe condition.
• Report safety hazards or property damage to supervisor.
• Ensure doors/windows are locked after hours and across sites.
• Request or collect cleaning supplies as required.
• Participate in Health and Safety training and departmental procedures.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Create maintenance tickets for equipment concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Remain available for call-in shifts.
• Maintain flexibility for new requests and assignments.
• Practice safe work habits and use PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Indigenous preference

First Nations dialect

Communication skills

Housekeeping experience

Independent worker

Team player

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Reliability

Job description

The Full-Time Cleaner (Multi-Site) is responsible for ensuring the office's common areas are kept clean, safe, and well-maintained. This role involves routine and scheduled cleaning, as well as monitoring supplies.

Job Type: Casual

Posting Type : This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Closing Date: November 17, 2026

Salary Range: $43,304 to $58,166

Qualifications:

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Aide – Environmental Services.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a health services environment, would be an asset.
• Must be an independent and self-motivated worker, as well as have the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning of offices and common areas in accordance with established cleaning checklists.
• Collect and dispose of garbage, recycling, and hazardous waste (e.g., sharps containers) in accordance with organizational and safety policies.
• Perform floor maintenance such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing as required.
• Carry out weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning routines, including regular checks of items such as needle boxes, soap dispensers, and other supplies.
• Clean and maintain cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuums, buffers) to ensure it remains in safe working condition.
• Report safety hazards, unusual incidents, or property damage immediately to the supervisor or manager.
• Ensure doors and windows are locked and secured when completing duties, particularly when working after hours or across multiple sites.
• Request or collect cleaning and maintenance supplies as required.
• Participate in ongoing education, including Health and Safety training, departmental policies and procedures, and workshops throughout the year.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff, as needed.
• Create maintenance tickets regarding equipment concerns or breakdowns.
• Participate in and support quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Remain available for call-in shifts as needed.
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to new requests, changes in job routines, and assignments from the Manager or other departments as required.
• Take reasonable care to protect personal health and safety, as well as that of others, by practicing and promoting safe work habits, using personal protective equipment, and reporting unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Regular exposure to cleaning agents, chemicals, and equipment (personal protective equipment is provided and must be used).
• Work is physically demanding and requires regular lifting (up to 25-50 lbs), bending, reaching, carrying, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Duties may occasionally change to meet organizational requirements.
• Will be required to complete on-call shifts as needed.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:

• Fitness reimbursement program
• Professional development opportunities