Cleaning jobs

Department

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - PMD Facilities Mgt & Regional Services East

Location

Ross River, YT Y0B 1S0 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

45

Classification

OS02

Salary

$30.66 - $30.66

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is for one (1) permanent part-time position working 45 hours bi-weekly, located in Ross River, Yukon.

Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Property Management team. This position is for permanent part-time Cleaning Attendant and is based in the town of Ross River, Yukon working 45 hours biweekly.

As a Cleaning Attendant in Ross River Crossing, a rural town in the Yukon, your duties will include floor care, general cleaning, sanitizing, clearing snow, identifying maintenance and safety concerns, and other related tasks. You'll also be responsible for maintaining government facilities and their surroundings according to department standards.

For more information on what we offer, terms and conditions of employment, how to apply, and tips on how to prepare and submit your resume, please visit: Careers in the Government of Yukon (yukoncareerpaths.ca)

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience performing light and heavy cleaning duties using janitorial equipment.
• Experience performing minor maintenance in multi-use buildings.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities;
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Reliability, with a good work ethic;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team or individual environment; and
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues;

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

• RCMP vulnerable sector check,
• WHMIS Certificate (to be obtained within 3 months of hire).

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

• Occasional work in adverse weather conditions,
• Use personal protective equipment.

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact Cain Miller, Area Superintendent, Eastern Region, at Cain.Miller@yukon.ca.

For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca, and Facebook.

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kaleigh Irving, Human Resources Consultant, at Kaleigh.Irving@yukon.ca.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

28 October 2026

Close Date

10 November 2026