Janitor - Cambridge Bay

Government of Nunavut; Cambridge Bay; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a part-time janitor for the Community Learning Centre in Cambridge Bay. The incumbent will clean, monitor the facility, ensure safety and security, and perform minor labour duties to keep daily operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has Grade 10 (high school diploma preferred), and proven custodian/janitor experience with hazardous materials and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 completion; high school diploma preferred.
• Experience as custodian/janitor required.
• Experience with hazardous materials and safety regulations required.
• WHMIS knowledge is an asset.
• Inuktut ability is an asset; English reading/desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean, monitor the facility, safety and security, and complete minor labour duties to support daily operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment so daily functions of the Community Learning Centre run smoothly.
• Follow College policies and procedures for cleaning and custodial work as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Custodian/janitor experience

Safety awareness

WHMIS knowledge (asset)

Inuktut language ability (asset)

English reading (desirable)

Education

Grade 10 completion

High school diploma preferred

Job description

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This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

This employment opportunity is open to Nunavut Inuit only. Janitors will work approximately 10 hours per week

The janitor is responsible for cleaning, monitoring the facility, safety and security, and completing minor labour duties at the Community Learning Centre. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment, in which the daily functions of the community learning centre are carried out. The incumbent follows a rigorous routine of cleaning functions in compliance with the College's policies and procedures, in addition to cleaning and custodial work assigned on a day-to-day basis by the supervisor. The incumbent must ensure that all tasks are completed without disruption to instructors and students.

The ideal candidate will have the completion of Grade 10, a high school diploma is preferred.

Experience working as a custodian or janitor and experience working with hazardous materials and safety regulations is required.

Some training or experience with WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), which regulates the handling of hazardous material, is an asset. The ability to speak Inuktut is considered a definite asset to interact with staff and students. Speaking and reading English is desirable to read product labels and material safety data sheets.

A combination of related education and work experience may be considered.

• 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.