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Caretaker
Moosonee, ON
General Labour
POSTED: 20 hours ago
Employer
Northern College
ES Job ID
8205
Closing Date
October 02, 2026
Salary
$ 24.24
Duration
Part Time
Job Description
At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Campus Manager, Moosonee, the Caretaker will provide cleaning services in all areas of the college campus. They will perform caretaking and some minor grounds-keeping duties in addition to moving and setting up furniture and equipment. The incumbent will ensure that buildings and property are secure, floors and walkways are safe, and rubbish is removed on a regular basis to ensure attractive and suitable surroundings for staff and students. The incumbent will provide access to the building for students and community events on the weekends.
What You Will Be Doing
- Dust, washes, and polishes office and classroom furnishings, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities. Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies;
- Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors as appropriate, empty waste baskets and remove trash. Maintain floors through surface cleaning, spray buffing and polishing. Maintain carpets, including performing minor repairs;
- May be required to shovel snow and control ice problems as required. Perform basic grounds maintenance as required. Operate equipment required for the above tasks; and
- May be required to perform minor repairs to buildings and equipment as appropriate.
What Northern Has To Offer
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Wellness programs;
- Employee Assistance Program; and
- Relocation expense reimbursement.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal record check.
Required Skills
What you will need to be considered:
- High school diploma or equivalent; and
- One (1) year of experience working as a building caretaker.
The successful candidate will be able to manage their time effectively, work both alone and in a team, be punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. The incumbent will have the ability to perform and develop good cleaning methods with knowledge of chemicals and safe workplace practices.
Please note this position qualifies under Northern College’s protocol for hiring in remote regions.
Candidates with relevant experience and who do not meet the education requirements may be given consideration based on relevant equivalent qualifications.
How To Apply
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resource Services department at
[email protected] or call us at 705-235-3211 ext. 2136. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.
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