Janitor, Full Time

ESS Compass; Terrace; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Fly In/Fly Out travel

Accommodations provided

Job summary

ESS Compass is hiring a Janitor to maintain clean, safe facilities. The role covers heavy cleaning, floor care, waste removal and surface sanitization in a healthcare setting. You will follow infection control procedures and work as part of a team.

Shifts are 12 hours per day with a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation. Local travel is required; accommodations and flight support are provided for Fly In/Fly Out assignments.

Qualifications

• 1 year of housekeeping/custodian experience.
• 2 years' experience stripping and waxing floors.
• WHMIS and BSW certifications are an asset.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job.

Responsibilities

• Stripping and wax floors.
• Collect and dispose of trash following procedures and infection control plans.
• Dust and damp mop floors using approved methods.
• Move equipment and furniture for cleaning and return to place.
• Clean areas with assigned materials and sanitize surfaces.
• Wash walls, windows, furniture, baseboards and more to maintain cleanliness.
• Identify areas needing cleaning and complete tasks proactively.
• Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors, shampoo carpet.
• Complete tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Housekeeping

Custodian experience

English proficiency

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Rate : $22.25 CAD
• Facility Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: JANIT010150

Description

As a Janitor you will be responsible for keeping buildings clean and orderly, and performing heavy cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stripping and wax floors
• Collect and dispose of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans
• Dust and damp mops floors following approved procedures
• Move equipment and furniture for proper cleaning and place furniture back in correct placement
• Clean assigned areas with the use of assigned materials and equipment. Sanitize all surfaces.
• Wash walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, and other items to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Seek out areas requiring cleaning; take initiative to complete the task
• Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors, shampoo carpet
• Complete all tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 1 year of housekeeping/custodian experience
• 2 years' experience, stripping and waxing of floors
• WHMIS and BSW Certifications an asset
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job

Position Requirements:

• A full and valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean drivers abstract
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Shift: 12hr/Day
• Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off
• Local applicants preferred
• Wage will be increased to $23.25 after Nov 30, 2026
• Travel and accommodations provided
• Benefits after 3 months

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $22.25. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Travel Required

Yes . Fly In/Fly Out, Remote Camp. Flight and accommodations provided.