Job Posting

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for one Permanent, full-time position of Custodian with Facility Maintenance & Operations, Property, Fleet & Environment.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Custodian position performs cleaning and minor maintenance functions at Eric Spicer building, 20 Mount Hope Road, Dartmouth. The cleaning functions would consist of sweeping, wet/dry mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning/sanitizing washrooms, stripping, waxing and polishing floors, washing walls/windows/ fixtures, and other related duties. The position encompasses a wide variety of custodial duties in various locations indoors. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, organizational skills and safety awareness. This position may be subject to call out on a rotational basis.

This position supports facilities which require security clearances. Candidates being considered for the role must successfully complete security clearance requirements that include but are not limited to a criminal record check, open source check, child abuse registry check and Federal Clearance Check.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in all areas of custodial practices, including disinfection, routine and project cleaning, ordering supplies and minor maintenance.
• Contribute to meeting the operational objectives of the business unit and HRM.
• Responsible for the safe operation of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Preparation of work reports, log books, timesheets, workplace field risk assessments.
• Communicate with the general public on a regular basis related to duties performed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years previous related experience in cleaning methods, solutions, equipment, and procedures used in the care of large buildings
• Current WHMIS, CPR/First Aid certification, Biohazard or ability to successfully complete

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Duties and responsibilities to be performed inside and outside in varying weather conditions
• Operation of equipment and tools in difficult conditions
• Work environment may include industry acceptable levels of dust, fumes, noise, etc.
• Proficiency of custodial work in children-oriented and vulnerable population environments
• Must work well with minimum supervision
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good attendance and work record

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.

Please note - Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the employee for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

COMPETENCIES: Communication; Customer Service; Teamwork and Cooperation; Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK: Work hours are Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 8am-4pm, Mon 11am-7pm, Tue 11am-7pm

SALARY: $26.87 per hour, Group 2, according to the Collective Agreement between CUPE, Local 108, and Halifax Regional Municipality

WORK LOCATION: 375 Cowie Hill Rd., Halifax; this will be a Floater position that travels to various sites

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 72283259)