SRCE-25-654, FMEC, Janitor

The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted accordance with the CUPE (3100) Collective Agreement senior qualified candidates will be given preference. Candidates who apply for more than one position may rank their applications in order of preference. Please also indicate if you wish to be considered for subsequent arising vacancies.

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1 2018 to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning achievement well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education with the support of approximately 1166 employees works diligently to achieve its mission to empower our children and youth within safe equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible contributing and successful lifelong 2025-2026 the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia the Strait Regional Centre for Educations jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish Guysborough Inverness and Richmond an area of approximately 11000 square kilometres with a population of 53742 (Census 2021).

The Janitor falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link

Work Schedule: 4 hours/day

Deadline for Applications: 11/26/2025 at 11:59 pm.

Effective Dates: 12/01/2025

Janitor

Responsibilities:

• Clean on a daily basis all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards;
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities;
• Report any breakdowns accidents damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor;
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building;
• Perform floor care duties such as stripping sealing waxing burnishing etc.;
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed;
• Pick up litter and trash from yards driveways parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups;
• Perform duties in compliance with school Operations Department andSRCE policies and procedures including occupational health safety attendance work routines WHMIS and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Arm and unarm the building security system ;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience and training in commercial cleaning methods and procedures general repair and grounds keeping;
• Ability to peform all the duties of this position;
• Current WHMIS certification;
• Current First Aid Certification or willing to obtain;
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both the written and oral form;
• Willingness to work as part of the school support team;
• Ability to arm and disarm the building security system in an unsupervised setting.

The SRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons Members of the 2SLGBTQI Community Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact our HR Department () to request reasonable accommodations.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last months) and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education