SRCE-26-636, BEC, Janitor (12 month)

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Port Hood; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking a dedicated Janitor to keep school facilities in Port Hood, Nova Scotia clean and safe. You will perform daily cleaning, manage supplies, and report any issues to the supervisor.

Responsibilities include securing doors and windows, operating the building security system, and performing floor care and snow removal when needed. The role requires WHMIS and First Aid certification and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial cleaning methods.
• Ability to perform duties of this position.
• Current WHMIS certification.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Willingness to work as part of the school support team.
• Ability to arm and disarm the building security system in an unsupervised setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards.
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor.
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building.
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed.
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups.
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, andSRCE policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Arm and unarm the building security system ;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

WHMIS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,166 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2025-2026, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

Effective Dates: 10/05/2026

Janitor

Responsibilities

• Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards;
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities;
• Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor;
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building;
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.;
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed;
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups;
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, andSRCE policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Arm and unarm the building security system ;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience and training in commercial cleaning methods and procedures, general repair and grounds keeping;
• Ability to peform all the duties of this position;
• Current WHMIS certification;
• Current First Aid Certification;
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both the written and oral form;
• Willingness to work as part of the school support team;
• Ability to arm and disarm the building security system in an unsupervised setting.
• Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact our HR Department ([e-mail]), to request reasonable accommodations.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education