Custodian, Kullik Ilihakvik.

Government of Nunavut; Cambridge Bay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Custodian to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary school environment under the supervision of the Principal. This role supports student learning by ensuring facilities are well-kept and secure.

Applicants must have Grade 6 education or equivalent experience, be able to complete a WHMIS course, and consent to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. This position is restricted to Nunavut Inuit as per policy.

Qualifications

• Grade 6 education or equivalent work experience.
• Able to complete WHMIS course for certification.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable and sanitary school environment.
• Support a learning environment conducive to student success.
• Perform custodial duties as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Safety awareness

Custodial tasks

Interpersonal communication

Education

Grade 6 education or equivalent experience

WHMIS course certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Principal, the incumbent has the responsibility of maintaining the sanitary and safe environment for the students and staff of the school. In doing so, the Custodian plays a significant role in maintaining the operations and functionality of the school and supporting a learning environment that is conducive to student success.

The purpose of this position is to maintain a safe, secure, comfortable and sanitary school. By doing this, the Custodian helps to create a positive learning environment for students and pleasant working environment for school staff.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job may be obtained by Grade 6 education or equivalent lift experience. Able to complete WHMIS course for certification.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.