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Hybrid Custodian at Government of Nunavut

Government of Nunavut · Resolute Bay, Canada · Hybrid

CA$31.00  -  CA$34.00

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Title: Custodian
Department: Education 
Community: Resolute Bay  
Requisition Number: 221
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $31.05 to $34.24 per year, 30 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $15.89 per hour
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: August 15, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Resolute Bay only.

Reporting to the Principal, the Custodian has the responsibility of maintaining a sanitary and safe environment for the students and staff of the school. In doing so, the Custodian plays a significant role in maintaining the operations and functionality of the school and supporting a learning environment that is conducive to student success.

The purpose of this position is to maintain a safe, secure, comfortable and sanitary school. By doing this, the Custodian helps to create a positive learning environment for students and pleasant working environments for school staff.

Responsibilities

The candidate must have knowledge of how to properly handle the hazardous materials within the school and how to properly dispose of hazardous material wastes. The candidate must also have knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Other skills required for this position include proper cleaning techniques and the use of specific cleaners for various surfaces. The candidate must also be skilled in the use of cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners and buffers.

To fulfill the duties of the Custodian position, a candidate must have knowledge of the School Crisis Response Manual, the school’s Inuuqatigitsarniq Policy, the Government of Nunavut Public Service Code of Ethics and Values, and an ability to conduct themselves accordingly.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job may reasonably be obtained by someone who has completed Grade 6 of education or possesses equivalent life experience.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

 

  • The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
  • Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
  • Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
  • Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
  • Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

About Company

Education - Vision and Mandate

Our vision is to have more well-educated and self-reliant Nunavummiut. We aim for our high school graduation rates to be on par with the rest of Canada and for the majority of Nunavut youth to graduate from high school, college or university, and with the same level of skills, knowledge and abilities as graduates from anywhere in Canada.

We foresee more Nunavummiut employed as skilled professionals and tradespersons working in the public sector, the mining and fishing industry and the smaller business sectors such as the arts and tourism here in Nunavut.

We want to have more bilingual Inuktitut speaking teachers who will help increase bilingualism in our students. Bilingual education contributes to the preservation, use and promotion of Inuktitut and helps to ensure that Nunavummiut can be served in all our official languages.

We have been mandated by the Minister of Education to create a healthy, strong, and flourishing Nunavut. Education is the key to that success.  We are committed to taking actions that will lead to real and visible progress for Nunavummiut by providing quality education and training opportunities. Our goal is the development of self-reliance and we are working to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages academic success, guided by Inuit cultures and values.  


Company

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

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