Apply By: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

$1,095.78 - $1,228.46 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Southwest Detention Centre is seeking an experienced individual to provide full cleaning services at the correctional facility.

About the job

Perform physical cleaning services such as operating heavy duty industrial cleaning equipment and platform lifts

Daily supervision of selected inmate helpers/workers to perform cleaning tasks

Maintain premises by cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, dusting offices, corridors, washing woodwork and tilesand other various cleaning related duties utilizing appropriate solutions/methods

Perform general services such as separating recyclable materials and unloading supplies from trucks

Maintain records and security of cleaning supplies and requesting management to order replacement supplies

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

You have extensive knowledge of and experience with a variety of cleaning methods as well as use of industrial cleaning equipment (such as floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, etc.)

You have knowledge of infection prevention and control practices

You have knowledge of workplace health and safety including WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

You can understand and comply with institutional security policies and procedures in order to maintain safety and security of the work area and offender helpers

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You are able to supervise and instruct inmate helpers

You can convey information about the safe use, care and storage of cleaning agents and solvents

You can caution others regarding wet floors, obstructions where cleaning is taking place, and report hazards

You have writing skills to maintain records of cleaning materials and supplies

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You can determine the type of cleaning agent used for various cleaning tasks

You can determine daily priorities

You are able to identify shortages in supplies as well as recognize equipment problems or need for maintenance

You can recognize security and workplace hazards so that corrective action can be prompt

Don't meet every qualification?




If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

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What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

adaptable learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more





Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

group health, dental, life and disability benefits

a range of vacation and leave options

an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:
Apply by:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

1 English Permanent, 4819 8th Concession Rd, RR3, Maidstone, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements forthis job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in therecruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team willcontact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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