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The janitor is responsible for cleaning assigned school areas, maintaining supplies, and performing floor care duties like waxing and burnishing. They must also ensure building security, report damages, and comply with all safety and health regulations.

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The Strait Regional Centre for Education invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. These positions are for the 2026-2027 school year across the SRCE boundary. As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,166 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2025-2026, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021). This position falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement April 1 2024 to March 31 2026 Effective Dates: 09/01/2026 Casual Janitor, All Locations Responsibilities: Clean, on a daily or as scheduled basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards; Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities; Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor; Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building; Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.; Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Regional Education Office policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia ; Other related duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications: *Good physical health to perform janitorial and cleaner duties, and the ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) *First Aid and WHMIS certification or willingness to obtain; *Effective interpersonal and organizational skills; *Ability to communicate effectively in both the written and oral form; *Willingness to work as part of the school support team; *Successful completion of Regional Centre for Education Sponsored Training Program for cleaner classification or willingness to participate in program. Desirable Qualifications: *Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods and procedures, general repair and groundskeeping The SRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact our HR Department (hr.clerical@srce.ca), to request reasonable accommodations. Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications. All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education

What you’ll do

The janitor is responsible for cleaning assigned school areas, maintaining supplies, and performing floor care duties like waxing and burnishing. They must also ensure building security, report damages, and comply with all safety and health regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be in good physical health with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and possess or be willing to obtain First Aid and WHMIS certifications. Effective communication and organizational skills are required, along with a willingness to work as part of a school support team.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Janitorial services
• Floor care
• Cleaning methods
• WHMIS
• First Aid
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Groundskeeping
• General repair
• Safety compliance
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Burnishing
• Commercial Cleaning
• Heavy Equipment
• Disabilities
• Operations
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Security Systems

Job areas

• Education
• Security & Safety
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Janitor
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners