Cleaning Services Supervisor

About Sacred Heart School of Halifax A top independent school in Atlantic Canada, and one of Nova Scotia’s only Catholic schools, Sacred Heart School of Halifax has been teaching the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — for over 176 years.

Our iconic campus in the heart of Halifax offers a diamond model of education: co-ed in JP-Grade 6, single-gender in Grades 7-9, and co-ed in Grades 10-12. With a global network of schools around the world, a rich and proud history, and a strong and unique set of core values, we offer not just an education but an experience that is unparalleled in this region.

Sacred Heart

School of Halifax is proudly accredited by Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Sacred Heart Commission on Goals (SHCOG). Visit us at www.shsh.ca.

About the Role

We are searching for a people-centred working supervisor to lead our evening cleaning team. This role is responsible not only for a clean, safe, and secure building, but also for clear expectations, fair workloads, strong communication, staff development, and a positive, accountable shift culture. This is a nighttime position (Mondays to Fridays, 4:00 p.m. – 0:00 a.m., with a different schedule during the summer, with occasional flexibility for School events and operational needs.

Our evening cleaning team plays an essential role in the daily life of the School. Students and employees need classrooms, washrooms, offices, event spaces, and common areas that are consistently clean, safe, and ready for use. The supervisor gives the team the planning, support, feedback, and follow-through needed to deliver that standard reliably.

This is a working supervisory position. The supervisor's first responsibility is to organize, support, and hold the team accountable for the results of the shift. Meaningful time must be reserved for staff direction, inspections, coaching, planning, documentation, and follow-up, while the supervisor remains ready to contribute hands-on during absences, high-demand periods, events, and special projects.

The successful candidate will value respectful leadership, take pride in creating a welcoming and well-cared-for School environment, and support the mission and Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.

Primary Duties

- Plan the shift, lead brief team huddles, assign fair and practical workloads,



and adjust coverage as needs change.
- Set clear cleaning standards, inspect work regularly, recognize good performance, and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
- Train, coach, and support employees in cleaning procedures, equipment use, WHMIS, safe work practices, and service expectations.
- Build a respectful and team-oriented team culture by communicating clearly and addressing conflict, attendance, conduct, and performance concerns promptly and fairly.
- Maintain cleaning plans, schedules, time and attendance records, inspection results, shift notes, and follow-up items.
- Improve routes, zone assignments, methods, equipment use, and workflows to strengthen quality and efficiency.
- Manage cleaning supplies and equipment, coordinate event support, report maintenance concerns, and oversee the secure closing of the building.
- Serve as the primary evening facilities contact for rental tenants by confirming access, providing practical building orientation, responding to routine facility needs, coordinating cleanup, and escalating safety, security, damage, maintenance, or booking concerns.
- Work closely with the Director of Facilities & IT on staffing, performance, safety, service priorities, and continuous improvement.
- Routine and detailed cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms, washrooms, offices, floors, fixtures, common areas, and other School spaces.
- Operation of manual and powered cleaning equipment, including floor-care and carpet-cleaning equipment.
- Safe response to spills, bodily fluids, waste, and other unusual cleaning conditions.
- Furniture moves, event setup and teardown, special projects, and coverage when staffing or building needs require it.
- End-of-shift building checks, lockup, and alarm procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial, institutional, or school cleaning. Previous experience leading, supervising,



or coordinating the work of others is strongly preferred.
- A practical understanding of cleaning standards, sanitation, floor care, chemicals, equipment, and safe work practices.
- The ability to organize people and work, set priorities, inspect results, keep useful records, and follow through.
- A fair and steady leadership style: you communicate expectations clearly, listen well, coach constructively, and handle difficult conversations respectfully.
- Reliability, sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and comfort working independently during evening hours.
- Basic comfort with email, shared documents, timekeeping, work orders, and simple tracking tools.
- WHMIS training, or the ability to complete required training promptly. Additional safety, first aid, custodial, or supervisory training is an asset.

Physical demands and working conditions

- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and manual work.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb, use stairs and ladders, and operate cleaning equipment safely.
- Ability to work with cleaning products, waste, dust, and bodily fluids while using required personal protective equipment.
- Availability for the normal evening schedule and reasonable flexibility for School events, emergencies, seasonal work, and operational coverage.

Interested applicants should send their résumé accompanied by a cover letter to [email protected]. The deadline to apply is September 25, 2026. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP, long-term disability, life, health and dental insurance, and a wonderful work environment.

We encourage applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter or resume.

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Background Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Clearance, in addition to a reference check.

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Cleaning Services Supervisor (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Sacred Heart School of Halifax
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality