Company
TDSB Community Services
Location
Toronto, ON
Job type
Full-time
Salary
$35K–$45K a year
Posted
2 days ago
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Job description
Company Details
Company Name: NS Vaughan Employer
Industry: Other services (except public administration)
Location: GTA, Ontario
Employment Details
Number of Positions: 3
Working Hours: Sunday - Saturday (Various shifts)
Summary Of Duties
• Cleans and services restrooms
• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors and stairways
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of powered equipment
• Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services
• Dusts such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, door, frames, railing picture frames and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand‑cleaning items
• Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirror, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders
• Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, or other debris
• Loads and unloads supplies, and moves heavy furniture and equipment using dollies, handcarts, or power equipment
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses
• May perform ground maintenance including removal of snow from front entrances, salting front entrances
• Assists in the moving of garbage bins when needed
• Maintains and cleans compactor room
• Performs related work as assigned in relation to the needs of the building
Qualifications
Have knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial service
Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
Have knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides
Have the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning compounds and solutions
• Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations
• Have knowledge of building and property security procedures
• Have the ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Have the ability to train and assign work to employees
• Have the ability to prioritize the work of others
Company Name: NS Vaughan Employer
Industry: Other services (except public administration)
Location: GTA, Ontario
Employment Details
Number of Positions: 3
Working Hours: Sunday - Saturday (Various shifts)
Summary Of Duties
• Cleans and services restrooms
• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors and stairways
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of powered equipment
• Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services
• Dusts such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, door, frames, railing picture frames and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand‑cleaning items
• Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirror, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders
• Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, or other debris
• Loads and unloads supplies, and moves heavy furniture and equipment using dollies, handcarts, or power equipment
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses
• May perform ground maintenance including removal of snow from front entrances, salting front entrances
• Assists in the moving of garbage bins when needed
• Maintains and cleans compactor room
• Performs related work as assigned in relation to the needs of the building
Qualifications
Have knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial service
Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
Have knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides
Have the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning compounds and solutions
• Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations
• Have knowledge of building and property security procedures
• Have the ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Have the ability to train and assign work to employees
• Have the ability to prioritize the work of others
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Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in Canada
Q
What is the hourly wage range for light duty cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
According to ESDC Job Bank data updated for 2026, light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) earn a low wage of $16.00 per hour, median of $18.75 per hour, and high wage of $23.50 per hour nationally. Full-time annual salary at median wage is $39,000 before taxes. Wages are higher in urban areas like Toronto at median $20.25 per hour.
Source: Job Bank - Employment and Social Development Canada
Q
What work permit do international applicants need for cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
Cleaning staff jobs (NOC 65310, TEER 5) qualify under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requiring a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the employer, costing $1,000 per position. Work permits are issued for 24 months maximum, with processing times of 12 weeks at IRCC. Open work permits are not available for this low-skilled occupation.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
Q
What education or experience is needed to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
No formal education or certification is required for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310); a secondary school diploma is an asset but not mandatory. Employers provide 1 week of on-the-job training. Zero to less than 1 month of experience is typically sufficient for entry-level positions.
Source: National Occupational Classification - ESDC
Q
What documents are required to apply and start a cleaning staff job in Canada?
Applicants need a resume listing any cleaning experience, two work references, and a Social Insurance Number (SIN) obtained free online in 5 minutes. Permanent residents show PR card; citizens show ID. Interviews require proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
Source: Service Canada - Government of Canada
