Relief Housekeeper

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

Job summary

A government health service authority in Tuktoyaktuk is seeking applications for a cleaning and laundry services position. Candidates should have at least a grade 10 education and demonstrate abilities in safety compliance, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity. This role requires maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for staff, clients, and visitors, with opportunities for career advancement in health service administration.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 10 required.
• Basic knowledge of computers is an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting services.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for staff and visitors.

Skills

Oral and written English comprehension

Minimal supervision skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Physical ability for bending, lifting, twisting

Knowledge of WHIMIS and universal precautions

Safety procedures knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

Grade 10 completion

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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

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

SCOPE

The incumbent is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and providing laundry services in accordance with the facilities procedures and universal precautions protocol. The incumbent maintains a safe, clean and sanitary environment for staff, clients and visitors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to express and comprehend oral and written English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work environment.
• Physically able to meet demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions.
• Knowledge and application of current procedures and protocols, e.g.: WHIMIS and universal precautions.
• Knowledge and application of safety procedures and ensure a safe environment.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to commit to upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications are normally acquired through the completion of grade 10.

A basic knowledge of computers is an asset.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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.