Principal Cleaner

Public Service Alliance of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) invites applications for an Indeterminate, Full-time Principal Cleaner in Ottawa, ON. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the role leads a team of cleaners in a 12-storey office building and ensures high cleaning standards and safety.

Requirements include 3–5 years in large commercial cleaning, 1–3 years in lead/supervisory roles, experience supervising unionized staff under a collective agreement, and strong knowledge of WHMIS and green cleaning

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in large commercial or office cleaning environments.
• 1–3 years in a lead hand or supervisory capacity.
• Experience supervising unionized staff under a collective agreement.
• Strong knowledge of WHMIS regulations and MSDS specifications.
• Strong reading, comprehension, organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of green cleaning standards and environmentally responsible cleaning practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, suppliers, and service providers.
• Ability to follow manufacturer product and equipment instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards, lead and hold staff accountable, and ensure a safe and professional workplace culture.
• Proficiency in providing clear instructions, product or equipment demonstrations, training, coaching, and motivating staff members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, instruct, and supervise cleaners in a 12-storey office building.
• Ensure daily cleaning tasks meet performance standards.
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager and suppliers/services.
• Promote safe, professional workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

WHMIS knowledge

Green cleaning

Job description

## Principal CleanerApply: Ottawa, ON: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: End Date: September 24, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR100013**Vacancy Status:**Existing Vacancy**Branch:**HOLD-PSAC Holdings Ltd**Employment Type:**Indeterminate, Full time**Position Linguistic Designation:**English**Classification Level:**Band 4**Annual Salary:**$55,224.00 - $62,151.00**Union:**Alliance Employees Union - Holdings**Location:**Ottawa, ON**Search Area:**Internal, Membership, Public**About the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)**PSAC was created in 1966 and is a union that has proudly represented more than 245,000 workers across Canada and beyond. We stand up for fairness, equity, and better workplaces. We know our strength is in our people.Headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices nationwide, PSAC has led countless successful campaigns for workers’ rights and social justice. We believe in standing together and supporting the people who make our union work every day.For more information about our victories, please visit our website at https://psacunion.ca/## **About the role**Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, leads, instructs, and participates in the tasks and duties of a group of cleaners in the daily cleaning of a 12-storey office building.## **What we are looking for*****Education & Experience:**** 3 to 5 years of experience in large commercial or office cleaning environments.* 1 to 3 years of experience in a lead hand or supervisory capacity.* Experience supervising unionized staff and working within a collective agreement.***Skills & Knowledge:**** Strong knowledge of WHMIS regulations and use of MSDS specifications.* Strong reading, comprehension, organisational, leadership, and communication skills.* Knowledge of green cleaning standards and environmentally responsible cleaning practices.***Abilities:**** Ability to communicate effectively with staff members, management, suppliers, and service providers.* Ability to follow manufacturer product and equipment instructions.* Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards, lead and hold staff accountable, and ensure a safe and professional workplace culture.* Strong reading, comprehension, organisational, leadership, and communication skills.* Proficiency in providing clear instructions, product or equipment demonstrations, training, coaching, and motivating staff members.***Personal suitability:**** High degree of initiative, good judgement and tact;* Commitment to union principles.## **What you need to know*** A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.* PSAC welcomes applications from candidates with diverse and international experience.* PSAC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates.* Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.* While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.* A full job description is available on request. Please contact [e-mail]## **Why work with us**Should you share PSAC's values and commitment, recognize the significance of the labour movement, and advocate for workers' rights, PSAC extends an invitation to join our team and actively contribute to a community dedicated to social justice, fairness, equity, and the well-being of workers. Below, you will find an overview of our comprehensive rewards and benefits package:* **Comprehensive group benefits** — 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance, a health care spending account (HCSA), plus up to $7,500 per year for mental health services.* **Defined and secure pension plan** — shared 50/50 between you and us.* **Three (3) weeks’ vacation** to start, plus extra paid leave for appointments, moving, personal days, sick days, or whatever you need.* **Professional development support** to help you grow.* **An annual recreation allowance of $800** because your wellness matters.## **Our commitment to employment equity**PSAC is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. That’s a workplace that includes women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.We encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process to help us maintain an inclusive workforce. All information provided will be kept confidential. You may identify with more than one group (e.g., as Indigenous, as a person with a disability, and as a woman). False declarations may result in investigation or further action.If you need the application in an alternate format (e.g., large print) or require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] — we’re here to help.**Ready to join the PSAC team?****Internal candidates:** Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications may request a transfer under the relevant collective agreement.**Active members of PSAC** should provide their membership number to be considered at the membership level of the competition.Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we have received, we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.