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Relief Janitor
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories
Overview
The Government of the Northwest Territories, through the NWT Health and Social Services Authority, is hiring a Relief Janitor at the Deninu Health Centre in Fort Resolution. The role keeps the facility clean under infection prevention standards, maintains the building and grounds, and transports patients, staff, mail and supplies. It is an on-demand relief position with no set hours, and the posting states a wage of $32.76 to $39.15 per hour.
Pay:
From $32.76 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Maintain general cleanliness under infection prevention standards
- Transport patients and staff as required
- Pick up and deliver mail, parcels and packages
- Collect supplies from local vendors
- Maintain building and grounds, including garbage, lawn and windows
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of health centre equipment and operation
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Knowledge of PPE and WHMIS
- Training or experience in building maintenance
- Class 5 driver's licence an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS, Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
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Job Summary
Location: Fort Resolution
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Job ID: 28566
Wage: $32.76 - $39.15
Employment Type: On Demand, Regular
Closing Date: Nov 18, 2026
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Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Resolution.
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Relief Janitor reports to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), located at the Deninu Health Centre and will be expected to work during emergency situations. The Relief Janitor will maintain general cleanliness and tidiness, in accordance with infection prevention and control standards, of the Deninu Health Centre to reduce risk of disease and to improve appearance of facility. The Relief Janitor must transport patients and staff as required, pickup and/or delivery of mail, parcels and packages as directed by Nurse in Charge and collect supplies from local vendors. As well as maintain building and grounds such as clean garbage, mow lawn, wash windows, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of equipment and operation of the Health Centre.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures relevant to facility cleanliness.
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for inside and outside work.
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System ¿ WHMIS.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A combination of training, work experience and related experience in building maintenance and orientation. Familiarity with the facilities systems (electrical, water, sewage, heating, etc.) would be an asset.
Class 5 Drivers License would be an asset
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Relief Worker
This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28566
Closing Date: November 18, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $32.76 per hour (approximately $63,882. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,501.
Application Assistance
For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application
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