Competition No.:

566

Hours Per Week:

Part Time (50% FTE)

Close Date:

23/10/2026 05:00 PM

Remuneration:

As per USW-YK1 Collective Agreement

Location:

WILLIAM MCDONALD SCHOOL

Instructions:

Online/via email

Duration:

Indeterminate

Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and the Dettah District Education Authority invites applications for the position of:

Janitor

William McDonald School

Continuing position beginning November 1, 2026

Part time (50% FTE)

4 Hour Shift - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Minimum requirements for the position include a high school diploma.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

- Previous janitorial/cleaning experience, related experience deemed acceptable by the Janitor Supervisor may also be considered
- Willingness to work in a multicultural environment around teachers, students, and the public
- Experience working in a school/commercial setting
- Proper sanitization techniques
- WHMIS training
- Basic computer skills




- Knowledge of proper floor care of resilient flooring and carpet, including stripping, waxing, buffing and steam cleaning
- Must have the physical ability to perform some laborious duties such as snow shovelling and heavy lifting

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Landon Kowalzik, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, at [email protected], and Jordan Martin, Director of Operations, at [email protected], no later than 5:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2026. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

All YK1 employees must undergo a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Required Certificates :

- Attach Resume & Cover letter
- Vulnerable Sector Check

Required Education and Training :

- none

Preferred Education and Training :

- none

📌 JANITOR (McDonald)
🏢 Yellowknife Education District No. 1
📍 McDonald