Posted 18 days ago
Building Custodian
@ Nasittuq Corporation
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Overview
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a permanent, full-time Building Custodian for remote North Warning System radar sites across Arctic Canada, working 48 hours per week Monday to Saturday on a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation. The role requires Reliability security clearance and involves cleaning, janitorial and kitchen duties, with overtime at 1.5x over 40 hours and 6% vacation pay.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain facilities in a healthy, safe and sanitary condition
- Complete daily cleaning and custodial duties within set deadlines
- Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks
- Assist with kitchen duties, including stocking foodstuffs
- Clean employee rooms during vacancy periods
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and wear PPE
- Capability to work in adverse weather in remote locations
- Reliability security clearance
- Previous janitorial experience an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Reliability security clearance |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Security clearance | Reliability status |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Free or discounted meals, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Nasittuq Corporation
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Full company description
Nasittuq Corporation provides in-service support and facility operations and maintenance for the North Warning System. We also have a contract to provide site support and management services for the Ellesmere Island Commercial Support Contract in Alert, Nunavut. Nasittuq's mission is to provide exemplary technical and management services to our Canadian Government customers, while increasing opportunities for Inuit participation as trainees, employees, suppliers and owners. We are proud to hold ISO certifications for Quality (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015). Nasittuq Corporation is a partnership between ATCO Frontec Ltd. and Pan Arctic Inuit Logistics Corporation (PAIL). PAIL is an organization wholly owned by seven shareholder corporations representing Canada’s Inuit community. These organizations Include: Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC); Nunasi Corporation; Makivik Corporation; the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies (NGC); Qikiqtaaluk Corporation; Sakku Investments Corporation, and Kitikmeot Corporation. PAIL’s first initiative was to pursue the award of the North Warning System operations and maintenance contract through a Joint Venture with ATCO Frontec.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,681
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 262
- Reported office locations
- 275 Slater St, 1600, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H9, CA
- 354B Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario, CA
- PO BOX 5210 STN Forces, CFS Alert, Nunavut, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Facility Management
- Technical Support
- Other recorded names
- Nasittuq Corporation
- Specialties
- Facility Management
- Fuel Management
- Building Operations and Maintenance
- Airfield Services
- Logistics
- Security
- Accommodation Services
- Radar Operations
- and Systems Engineering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Nasittuq Corporation provides in-service support and facility operations and maintenance for the North Warning System. We also have a contract to provide site support and management services for the Ellesmere Island Commercial Support Contract in Alert, Nunavut. Nasittuq's mission is to provide exemplary technical and management services to our Canadian Government customers, while increasing opportunities for Inuit…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Facilities Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2000 |
| Specialties | Facility ManagementFuel ManagementBuilding Operations and MaintenanceAirfield ServicesLogisticsSecurityAccommodation ServicesRadar Operationsand Systems Engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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POSITION TITLE: Building CustodianLOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites across Arctic Canada
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability
POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 6x6 Rotation REPORTS TO:Site Supervisor
HOURS: 48
PLEASE NOTE: Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
About Nasittuq
Nasittuq is a proudly Canadian company supporting critical operations across Canada's North. Guided by our core values of Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution.
Where You Will Be Working
Nasittuq supports operations across the North Warning System (NWS), a network of remote sites located throughout Canada's Arctic. Working in the North offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure while experiencing some of the country's most remote and remarkable landscapes.
In keeping with our commitment to northern communities and Indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified Inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Inuvialuit Final Agreement, and Nunatsiavut Land Claims Agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
Why This Role?
Enjoy the stability of full-time employment while working a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation, providing extended periods of time at work and at home. Whether you're pursuing personal interests, spending time with family, travelling, or planning a gradual transition into retirement, this schedule offers a unique balance of meaningful work and personal time.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain the facilities in a healthy, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Complete daily cleaning and custodial work duties within set deadlines.
- Escalate maintenance, custodial, and safety issues to the supervisor as necessary.
- Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks including mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and more.
- Assist with kitchen duties, including unloading and stocking foodstuffs and general kitchen cleaning.
- Clean employee rooms during vacancy periods.
- Respond to colleagues' and visitors' inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Report any concerns immediately to the supervisor.
- Undertake other related tasks as required.
Who You Are
Education:
- High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Experience:
- Previous experience in janitorial or housekeeping functions considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and safety guidelines.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Capability to work in physically demanding, adverse weather conditions in remote locations.
- Reliable, team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Additional Requirements:
- This is a permanent, full-time position (48 hours per week), Monday to Saturday
- Rotational work 6 weeks on 6 weeks off
- Must be willing to travel to other adjacent sites as requested
Compensation and Benefits
- Overtime calculated at 1.5x over 40 hours/week
- 6% Vacation Pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
Why Join Us
ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation (48-hour workweeks) with overtime at 1.5x your base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Private accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plans (up to 5%).
ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175.$500 referral bonus for eligible positions.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training for certifications and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.
VACATION PAY: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.
Qualified and interested candidates, please apply!
Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.
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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.
Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!
Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!
We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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