Relief Caretaker - Housekeeper

Government of Northwest Territories; Tuktoyaktuk; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social services authority in Canada is seeking a Relief Worker for janitorial duties at the Rosie Ovayouk Health Centre in Tuktoyaktuk. This role requires a responsible individual with prior experience in housekeeping. The position offers flexibility in hours and the opportunity to contribute to community health services.

Benefits

Northern Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in an institutional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and housekeeping duties.
• Monitor security and occupational health and safety.
• Assist with building and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning Principles

Planning and Organizing

Reading and Writing

Education

Previous janitorial/housekeeping experience

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Tuktoyaktuk, NT.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is located at the Rosie Ovayouk Health Centre in Tuktoyaktuk.

The position is responsible for providing janitorial duties, general housekeeping duties, security and occupational health and safety monitoring, routine building and vehicle maintenance, courier and general assistant to the Health Centre.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understands the principals of cleaning and cleaning supplies.
• Responsible, mature person showing initiative and the ability to plan and organize work.
• Able to read and write.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Previous janitorial/housekeeping experience in an institutional setting..

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #26550

Closing Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 -23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $29.22 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance.