Relief Custodian

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometres driving radius of Hay River, NT.

Department Information

South Slave Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Working as the Relief Custodian in the Katlodeeche First Nation community, this position will report to the Principal of the Chief Sunrise Education Centre.  The successful incumbent will perform custodial duties, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that the school is maintained as a healthy, safe, and sanitary environment for the students, staff and the general public.  This will have a direct impact on the ability of students to have a successful learning experience and on the ability of teachers to provide instruction in a positive learning environment.

Maintaining a clean and orderly environment will also provide students and staff with a sense of pride in their school and help to role model appropriate behaviors.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities typically required for this position are;

Understanding of cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment.

Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly in the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.

Ability to work under little supervision.

Effective decision making, time management, problem solving, and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of local culture and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language is an asset

Typically attained by;

The completion of Grade 10 and related experience; the completion of a WHMIS course

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Hay River HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE

HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1

Tel (867) 875-8086

[email protected]

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

More Information

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28386

Closing Date: Tuesday October 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $29.22 per hour to $34.91 per hour (approximately $56,979 - $68,075.) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $2.32 per hour.

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