Relief Janitor

gov; Fort Resolution; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a Relief Janitor at the Deninu Health Centre in Fort Resolution. The role involves maintaining cleanliness according to infection prevention standards, transporting people as needed, and handling mail and supplies.

Applicants should have knowledge of WHMIS, PPE, and building maintenance. This relief position may require reporting for emergencies and participation in Indigenous Employment priorities where

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures relevant to facility cleanliness.
• Knowledge of PPE for inside and outside work.
• WHMIS knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness of the health centre in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Transport patients and staff as required and assist with mail delivery and supplies from local vendors.
• Maintain building and grounds (garbage, lawn, windows) and support safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Infection control

WHMIS

PPE

Building maintenance

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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

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

The Relief Janitor reports to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), located at the Deninu Health Centre and will be expected to work during emergency situations. The Relief Janitor will maintain general cleanliness and tidiness, in accordance with infection prevention and control standards, of the Deninu Health Centre to reduce risk of disease and to improve appearance of facility. The Relief Janitor must transport patients and staff as required, pickup and/or delivery of mail, parcels and packages as directed by Nurse in Charge and collect supplies from local vendors. As well as maintain building and grounds such as clean garbage, mow lawn, wash windows, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment and operation of the Health Centre.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures relevant to facility cleanliness.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for inside and outside work.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System ¿ WHMIS.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A combination of training, work experience and related experience in building maintenance and orientation. Familiarity with the facilities systems (electrical, water, sewage, heating, etc.) would be an asset.

Class 5 Drivers License would be an asset

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
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 criminal record 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 # 28447

Closing Date: November 2, 2026- 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $32.76 per hour (approximately $63,882. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,501.