Light Duty Cleaner

Location: Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) 1 Challenger Dr Dartmouth NS B2Y 4A2
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Hours: 32.5 paid hours per week
Schedule: Five (5) shifts per week
Shift: Day Shift 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Positions Available: Multiple
Union: Non-Union
Security Requirement: Reliability Status Clearance Required

About the Site

Dexterra Group is seeking Light Duty Cleaners to join our team at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. This is a permanent full-time opportunity for individuals who take pride in maintaining clean safe and welcoming environments.

As a Light Duty Cleaner you will be responsible for performing routine cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the facility while following established health safety security and sanitation standards.

Dexterra Group provides cleaning services at the BIO site where our team works together to maintain a clean safe and professional environment.

Please note: Due to the nature of the site and the Government of Canada requirements successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance.

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the assigned facility
• Dust sweep mop vacuum and clean floors and other surfaces
• Clean and sanitize washrooms common areas offices and designated spaces
• Empty waste and recycling bins and dispose of materials appropriately
• Restock washroom and cleaning supplies as required
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned areas
• Follow established cleaning procedures schedules and safety standards
• Safely use cleaning products equipment and supplies
• Report maintenance concerns hazards or damaged equipment to the appropriate supervisor
• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain consistent cleanliness standards
• Respect all site security and access requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable punctual and dependable
• Ability to follow instructions procedures and health and safety requirements
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position
• Positive and professional attitude
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Reliability Status security clearance

Additional Information :

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Be part of an industry thats more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time