Building Custodian

Building Custodian

Location: Remote Long Range Radar Sites across Arctic Canada

Security Clearance: Reliability

Position Type: Permanent, 6x6 Rotation

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Please Note: Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

About Us: Nasittuq Corporation operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada. Our core values—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

Scope

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Building Custodian is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of the site. Candidates with experience in custodial or cleaning duties are encouraged to apply!

Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfillment.

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.

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.