Building Custodian in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Building Custodian based in Canada.

This permanent role is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly facilities at remote radar sites across Arctic Canada. You will perform a broad range of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and basic kitchen support duties in a unique and highly remote environment. The position offers a distinctive 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation, providing full-time employment while allowing for extended periods away from work. You will work closely with site colleagues and supervisors to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and comfort. The role is well suited to reliable, practical, team-oriented individuals who are comfortable working independently in challenging conditions. It also offers an opportunity to contribute to an essential operational network while enjoying significant work-life flexibility.

• Maintain facilities in a clean, healthy, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Complete daily custodial and cleaning duties within established schedules and deadlines.
• Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and other cleaning activities.
• Clean employee accommodations and rooms during vacancy periods.
• Assist with kitchen operations, including unloading and stocking food supplies and maintaining general kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor facilities for maintenance, custodial, or safety concerns and promptly report issues to the Site Supervisor.
• Respond professionally and promptly to questions or requests from colleagues and visitors.
• Follow established health, safety, environmental, and workplace procedures, including appropriate handling of cleaning chemicals and use of required PPE.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization across assigned site areas.
• Support other related site duties and operational tasks as required.
• Be prepared to travel to adjacent remote sites when requested.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and safety-focused team environment.

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or cleaning experience is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning products, chemicals, safe handling practices, and applicable safety guidelines.
• Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Physical ability and willingness to work in demanding conditions and adverse Arctic weather at remote locations.
• Reliable, responsible, and team-oriented approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and consistently complete assigned duties within established deadlines.
• Willingness to work a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation, with 48-hour workweeks from Monday through Saturday.
• Willingness to travel to other nearby sites when operationally required.
• Candidates who are beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, or Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements are encouraged to self-identify and will be prioritized.

• Hourly pay ranging from $25.60 to $32.00.
• Permanent, full-time employment with a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Paid travel days, up to two days, with travel costs covered.
• 6% vacation pay for employees with less than five years of tenure and 8% for employees with more than five years.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employer-matched pension plan with contributions of up to 5%.
• Private accommodation while on site.
• Meals, Wi-Fi, television, laundry facilities, and recreational amenities provided during site rotations.
• Arctic clothing provided.
• Annual safety footwear allowance of $175.
• $500 referral bonus for eligible positions.
• Training and certification opportunities, with reasonable development expenses covered.
• Extended periods off work that support travel, personal projects, family time, or a gradual transition toward retirement.