Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Resolution.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the perks offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Relief Janitor reports to the Nurse in Charge (NIC), located at the Deninu Health Centre and will be expected to work during emergency situations. The Relief Janitor will maintain general cleanliness and tidiness, in accordance with infection prevention and control standards, of the Deninu Health Centre to reduce risk of disease and to improve appearance of facility. The Relief Janitor must transport patients and staff as required, pickup and/or delivery of mail, parcels and packages as directed by Nurse in Charge and collect supplies from local vendors.



As well as maintain building and grounds such as clean garbage, mow lawn, wash windows, etc. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of equipment and operation of the Health Centre.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures relevant to facility cleanliness.
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for inside and outside work.
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System ¿ WHMIS.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A combination of training, work experience and related experience in building maintenance and orientation. Familiarity with the facilities systems (electrical, water, sewage, heating, etc.) would be an asset.

Class 5 Drivers License would be an asset

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Relief Janitor (Fort Resolution)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Fort Resolution