{"id":172881,"date":"2026-07-21T16:07:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T20:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=172881"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:50:25","slug":"cleaner-24","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/job\/cleaner-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cleaner<\/strong><br \/>\nOntario Public Service<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOB ID: 243972<\/strong><br \/>\nJob Code: C50616 &#8211; Cleaner 2 (COR)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wage:<\/strong> $24.68 &#8211; $26.67 per hour*<br \/>\n*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours of Work:<\/strong> 40 hours per week (Schedule 4-7)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Vacancies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 1355 Uppers Ln, Thorold, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP\/NICHE\/RMS<\/li>\n<li>1 English Permanent, 1355 Uppers Ln, Thorold, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP\/NICHE\/RMS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compensation Group: <\/strong>Ontario Public Service Employees Union<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the team at the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold, Ontario, and make a meaningful impact every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a <strong>Cleaner<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and respectful environment for staff and inmates alike. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of a correctional facility while working in a supportive and structured setting. Located in the heart of Niagara, Thorold is a welcoming community known for its rich history, scenic trails, and small-town charm\u2014making it a great place to live and work. If you&#8217;re dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in your work, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that values professionalism and public service. When working with inmate helpers, a <strong>shift premium<\/strong> will be added to every pay!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While working as a member of the large team at the Niagara Detention Centre, every shift may be a bit different. In this role you can expect to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Clean and maintain all areas of the institution, using handheld and industrial cleaning equipment<br \/>\n\u2022 Use platform lifts as well as move office equipment and furniture to allow for cleaning<br \/>\n\u2022 Lift and dispose garbage<br \/>\n\u2022 Remove wax and finish floors<br \/>\n\u2022 Replenish and submit requests for cleaning supplies<br \/>\n\u2022 Unload supplies from trucks<br \/>\n\u2022 Report defective equipment and maintain records and security of cleaning supplies<br \/>\n\u2022 Supervise and instruct inmate helpers on cleaning tasks, and report on their conduct<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cleaning Knowledge and Experience<br \/>\nYou have:<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience cleaning within an institutional, commercial, or business setting<br \/>\n\u2022 Knowledge of the proper use of industrial cleaning equipment, machines and materials (ie, floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, cleaning tools and products)<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience with waste management and recycling practices<br \/>\n\u2022 Knowledge of environmental cleaning practices and health and safety (including WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Act) for safe handling of chemical solutions used for cleaning<br \/>\n\u2022 The ability to comprehend and follow work policies and protocols<br \/>\n\u2022 A basic comprehension of LEED building standards as it applies to cleaning practices (for more information on the LEED building standards, please visit the Canada Green Building Council website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cagbc.org\">www.cagbc.org<\/a>)<br \/>\nAnalytical and Problem Solving Skills<\/p>\n<p>Analytical and Problem Solving Skills<br \/>\nYou can:<br \/>\n\u2022 Establish daily cleaning priorities and identify shortages in supplies<br \/>\n\u2022 Recognize the appropriate methods and materials for cleaning tasks<br \/>\n\u2022 Recognize when equipment needs maintenance or repair, as well as report malfunctions<br \/>\nCommunication and Interpersonal Skills<\/p>\n<p>Communication and Interpersonal Skills<br \/>\nYou can:<br \/>\n\u2022 Identify and report security and workplace hazards<br \/>\n\u2022 Supervise and instruct inmate helpers about the use and storage of cleaning products and equipment and report on their conduct<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintain records of cleaning supplies<br \/>\n\u2022 Alert staff and inmates of caution where cleaning is taking place<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t meet every qualification?<br \/>\nIf you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!<\/p>\n<p>How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility<br \/>\nWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.<\/p>\n<p>Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario&#8217;s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:<br \/>\ndiversity, equity and inclusion initiatives<br \/>\naccessibility<br \/>\nAnti-Racism Policy<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario&#8217;s largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.<\/p>\n<p>We offer:<br \/>\n\u2022a career that can grow across ministries and job functions<br \/>\n\u2022flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs<br \/>\n\u2022many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups<br \/>\n\u2022tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more<\/p>\n<p>Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:<br \/>\n\u2022a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)<br \/>\n\u2022group health, dental, life and disability benefits<br \/>\n\u2022a range of vacation and leave options<br \/>\n\u2022an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note a<\/strong><strong>bout security checks:<\/strong><br \/>\nA criminal or other federal offence record\u00a0<strong>does not automatically disqualify you<\/strong>\u00a0from the position. We consider each situation based on the position&#8217;s responsibilities.<br \/>\nIf a check is needed and you&#8217;ve lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you&#8217;ll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.<br \/>\nEmployment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0T-CL-243972\/26(2)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You <strong>MUST<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0apply online: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/Preview.aspx?Language=English&amp;JobID=243972\">https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/Preview.aspx?Language=English&amp;JobID=243972<\/a> Email and Fax submissions will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/Docs\/OPSCoverLetterandResumeWritingGuide.pdf\">Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.<\/li>\n<li>Read the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/Preview.aspx?Language=English&amp;JobID=243972\">job description<\/a>\u00a0to make sure you understand this job.<\/li>\n<li>OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.<\/li>\n<li>If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/ContactUs.aspx\">Contact Us<\/a>\u00a0to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Language requirements and assessment:<\/strong><br \/>\nAll external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the &#8220;position(s) language&#8221; section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English\/French), you&#8217;ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exigences en mati\u00e8re de langue et \u00e9valuation:<\/strong><br \/>\nToutes les offres d&#8217;emploi externes de la fonction publique de l&#8217;Ontario (FPO) sont affich\u00e9es en fran\u00e7ais et en anglais. Consultez la section \u00ab Langue du ou des postes \u00bb en haut de chaque offre d&#8217;emploi pour conna\u00eetre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont \u00e9valu\u00e9s en anglais, la langue d&#8217;affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais\/fran\u00e7ais), vous devrez \u00e9galement passer un test de comp\u00e9tences linguistiques en fran\u00e7ais.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24199,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Thorold, ON","_application":"https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=243972","_company_name":"Ontario Public Service","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[5579],"job-types":[5567,5596,5569],"class_list":["post-172881","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job-type-full-time","job-type-permanent","job-type-temporary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/172881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=172881"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=172881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}