Maintenance Person (Janitorial Services) Light Duties

Senate of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Senate of Canada is seeking a Maintenance Person (Janitorial Services) with light duties to join the Property and Services Directorate in Ottawa. The role focuses on maintaining cleaning standards for Senate buildings and supporting heritage furniture upkeep.

The position is a determinate full-time role for six months, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and requires at least one year of cleaning experience and secondary education.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and related experience.
• Minimum of one year experience in cleaning commercial, public or private buildings.
• Experience in safely using a variety of cleaning products on different surfaces.
• Experience in using the tools and equipment necessary to clean different environment or surfaces (for example, industrial vacuum cleaner, dry mop).
• Successfully completed studies or training in a related field such as general building maintenance; asset.
• Ability to apply stripping, deep-cleaning, floor finishing, polishing, carpet cleaning and stain removal techniques is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Senate buildings in accordance with cleaning service standards.
• Perform light-duty cleaning tasks such as waste and recycling management, dusting, and vacuuming.
• Maintain heritage furniture in Senate offices around Parliament.

Skills

Cleaning

Public buildings experience

Safety with cleaning products

Cleaning equipment use

Building maintenance asset

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaner

Dry mop

Job description

Maintenance Person (Janitorial Services) Light Duties

Closing Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Maintenance Person (Janitorial Services) Light Duties

Selection Process Number: 13119758

Directorate: Property and Services

Classification: PSC-SEN-01: $37,711 - $47,716

Closing Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.
As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

As a member of the operations team in the Property and Services Directorate, you will help maintain the Senate buildings in accordance with established cleaning service standards.

You will be responsible for the "light duty" cleaning aspects such as waste and recycling management, dusting, vacuuming, maintenance of heritage furniture of Senate offices in and around Parliament.

Open to

The general public to staff for two (2) determinate full-time position for a period of six (6) months in the Properties and Services Directorate.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and related experience;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in cleaning commercial, public or private buildings (demonstrated cleaning techniques, methods and practices);
• Experience in safely using a variety of cleaning products on different surfaces;
• Experience in using the tools and equipment necessary to clean different environment or surfaces (for example, industrial vacuum cleaner, dry mop);
• Successfully completed studies or training in a related field such as general building maintenance, building cleaning and public building cleaning is considered an asset;
• Ability to apply stripping, deep-cleaning, floor finishing, polishing, carpet cleaning and stain removal techniques is considered an asset .

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Teamwork and cooperation
Adaptability
Dependability

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.