Hybrid Custodian - Kugluktuk High School presso Government of Nunavut
Government of Nunavut · Kugluktuk, Canada · Hybrid
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Title: Custodian – Kugluktuk High School
Department: Education
Community: Kugluktuk
Requisition Number: 227
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $64,609.00 per year, 40 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $22,042.00 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: August 15, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. mountain time
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Kugluktuk only.
Reporting to the Principal, the Custodian is responsible for 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 a 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 environment for school staff.
Responsibilities
To successfully fulfill the responsibilities of this position, the candidate must have an ability to do physical labor, including lifting and carrying heavy objects. The candidate must be able to manage time effectively and work within a team environment and be able to follow oral instructions, have effective and respectful communication skills both listening and verbal, work with little to no supervision, make decisions independently and problem solve.
The candidate must be also able to complete the WHIMS course for certifications and have the ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.
Qualifications
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.
About Company
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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.
