Custodian

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN

Sḵ aadgaa Naay Elementary School

(PRIMARILY)

START DATE: As soon as possible to the full return of the incumbent or no later than

August 31, 2027.

SALARY: $29.59 per hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 when applicable

HOURS OF WORK: Thirty (30) hours per week

The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness, security, and energy conservation of the building to which assigned the Daajing Giids - Skidegate area. Receives direction from the Working Foreman and is required from time-to-time to carry-out requests of the school staff.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 level of education is required.
• Previous training and/or experience in janitorial procedures would be an asset or the willingness to learn and maintain safe and proper cleaning techniques.
• Maintain familiarity with Workplace Hazardous materials Information System (WHMIS) and WorkSafe BC (WSBC) safety regulations.
• Possess the ability to read and comprehend written instructions and “safety” warning of the products the employee uses and use such products safely.
• Possess mechanical aptitude to operate such janitorial equipment that is used within the facility, proper use and care.
• Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully with students, members of staff and the public.
• The position is one that has inherent sensory and physical tasks and as such the job requires the capability to perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, holding, reaching, bending and carrying.
• The position is one that is primarily indoors but occasionally requires going outside and at times unpleasant tasks are called for owing to the nature of the work.
• Must be able to work alone, but be co-operative with peers when major tasks are encountered.
• Willingness to obtain WorkSafe BC – Level I First Aid if requested.

Please visit our website for a comprehensive job description:http://www.sd50.bc.ca/www.sd50.bc.ca.

kblack@sd50.bc.ca

Application Deadline: Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.

This job is classed under Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.

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