Heavy Duty Cleaner

Heavy Duty Cleaner

Ottawa, Canada

Company
GDI Services (Canada) LP
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Join the GDI Family!

One provider. One solution. All your facility maintenance services.

GDI provides best in class integrated, high level, facility maintenance services to the United States and Canada. We have more than 30,000 team members who contribute to the success of GDI and our customer’s businesses. With almost a century of facility service experience, state of the art business practices, environmentally friendly processes and supplies and an established global reputation, we offer unrivaled client experience and satisfaction.

General Description: A janitor is generally responsible for the cleaning of all hard floor surfaces and carpets, washrooms, common areas, offices, and the collection and removal of garbage from drop points to a garbage bin. Other responsibilities could be included.

Schedule Hours: Part Time, Weekends

Responsibilities:
• Sweep, mop, and wash floors, stairs and other surfaces (inside buildings).
• Stripping and waxing, steam cleaning carpets and cleaning windows – on request only
• Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partition, and specified windows.
• Wash glass and trim at entrance doors, interior/exterior- Wash/spot clean interior walls as appropriate daily.
• Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily. Standard bathroom procedures are to damp wipe glass surfaces, empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers, dust sills, clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions, sweep/mop/scrub floors, etc.
• Assist the supervisor with any other assistance that requires help from the employee.
• Monitors possible defects such as clogged urinals and lights out, and reports to supervisors.
• There will be showers, they will have to go between the two buildings (they are across the street from each other).
• Collect building trash daily placing it in approved container and place in designated collection area for subsequent removal.
• Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers per specs.
• High dusting, wall washing compactors, lifting up to 50lbs, using heavy duty machines, changing garbage.

Requirements:
• Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.
• Must have own transportation
• Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.

Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.

GDI Services (Canada) LP is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify GDI Services (Canada) LP if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation GDI Services (Canada) LP will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in Canada

Q What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage is $17.75 per hour effective December 1, 2024, indexed annually to the CPI for subsequent years including 2026. This applies to cleaning staff in federally regulated sectors such as airports, railways, and federal offices. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
Q What is the typical hourly wage range for light duty cleaning staff across Canada in 2026?
According to ESDC Job Bank data adjusted for 2026, light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) earn $14.00 to $25.64 per hour nationally, with a median wage of $17.50. In high-demand areas like Alberta, median wages reach $20.19 per hour. Entry-level positions start at the low end, increasing with experience.
Q What work permit do international job seekers need for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
Foreign workers require an employer-specific work permit supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under the TFWP low-wage stream if below provincial median wage. Employers pay a $1000 LMIA processing fee and $230 employer compliance fee as of 2024 rates carrying into 2026. Work permit application fee is $155, with processing in 10-20 business days.
Q What education and experience are needed for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
No formal education is required, though some secondary school is preferred; on-the-job training lasts 1 week. Previous experience of less than 1 month is typically sufficient for most positions. WHMIS certification is commonly required post-hire.
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