Housekeeper

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.As per HRM Directive 518, this employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit only.The Housekeeper provides general housekeeping, laundry and linen services to ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the facility to improve appearance and reduce the risk of infection and disease.The Housekeeper is responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping and laundry of the facility. Housekeeping and laundry duties are provided for the patients and other workers as assigned. The position has a direct impact on the public’s eyes on cleanliness, appearance and overall health of the facility. This position may require shift work, depending on the community, including weekends and statutory holidays as the facility operates on a 24/7 basis year round.Qualifications for this position are typically gained through a Grade 8 education, must have basic housekeeping skills, flexible and responsible, maintain confidentiality and have the ability to follow strict infection control protocols.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French.Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset.Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.Assets for this position would include WHMIS training if not will be provided the training, class 5 Driver’s License and one year of housekeeping and/or laundry experience in commercial or institutional setting.Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.