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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Nov 6, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The custodian is responsible for maintaining a sanitary, safe, and secure environment for students and staff. This role supports the daily operations and functionality of the school to ensure a learning environment conducive to student success.
Job details
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. Department of Education The Department of Education (EDU) in the Government of Nunavut oversees early learning and K-12 schooling and supports adult education across the territory. It provides leadership, funding, curriculum development, and policy guidance to support student success in all communities. The department supports and administers 45 schools serving students from kindergarten through Grade 12 throughout Nunavut’s communities, helping ensure access to quality education grounded in Inuit culture and languages. The department also licences and supports early learning and child care centres across the territory with funding, training and resource provision, and administers financial and other supports for Nunavut’s post-secondary studentsMinister of Education to create a healthy, strong, and flourishing Nunavut. Education is the key to that success. We are committed to taking actions that will lead to real and visible progress for Nunavummiut by providing quality education and training opportunities. Our goal is the development of self-reliance and we are working to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages academic success, guided by Inuit cultures and values.
What you’ll do
The custodian is responsible for maintaining a sanitary, safe, and secure environment for students and staff. This role supports the daily operations and functionality of the school to ensure a learning environment conducive to student success.
Requirements
The position is restricted to Nunavut Inuit applicants by location. Candidates must be capable of performing custodial duties to maintain school facilities.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Relocation privileges
- Training opportunities
- Career advancement
Listed skills
- Sanitation · Preferred
- Cleaning · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Sanitation
- Facility maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Cleaning
- School operations
- Facility Repair And Maintenance
- Education and Training
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Development
- Facility Management
- Governance
- Leadership
- Operations
Job areas
- Government & Public Sector
- Education
- Trades
- Security & Safety
- School Custodian
- Janitor / Cleaner
- Building Caretakers
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
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