Company
Psacunion
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job type
Full-time
Salary
$55,224–$62,151 a year
Posted
1 day ago
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Job description
Join HOLD-PSAC Holdings Ltd as a Principal Cleaner in Ottawa, ON, and lead a dedicated cleaning team in ensuring workplace excellence. Your expertise will drive cleanliness in a busy office environment.
As a full-time Principal Cleaner, you will oversee a group of cleaners in a 12-storey office building, facilitating high cleaning standards while fostering a supportive team culture. With 3-5 years of experience in commercial cleaning and a proven supervisory background, your role is to ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and environmental standards. Your leadership will play a crucial role in creating a safe, clean atmosphere for all staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead daily cleaning operations and provide instructions
• Ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and regulations
• Communicate effectively with team and management
• Implement environmentally responsible cleaning practices
• Train and coach employees on cleaning techniques
Requirements:
• 3-5 years of commercial cleaning experience
• 1-3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong reading and comprehension skills
• Knowledge of WHMIS and MSDS regulations
• Commitment to union principles
Your leadership will set the standard for high-quality cleanliness and safety within the PSAC community.
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As a full-time Principal Cleaner, you will oversee a group of cleaners in a 12-storey office building, facilitating high cleaning standards while fostering a supportive team culture. With 3-5 years of experience in commercial cleaning and a proven supervisory background, your role is to ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and environmental standards. Your leadership will play a crucial role in creating a safe, clean atmosphere for all staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead daily cleaning operations and provide instructions
• Ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and regulations
• Communicate effectively with team and management
• Implement environmentally responsible cleaning practices
• Train and coach employees on cleaning techniques
Requirements:
• 3-5 years of commercial cleaning experience
• 1-3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong reading and comprehension skills
• Knowledge of WHMIS and MSDS regulations
• Commitment to union principles
Your leadership will set the standard for high-quality cleanliness and safety within the PSAC community.
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What is the minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in Ontario as of 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the general minimum wage for cleaning staff in Ontario is $17.75 per hour effective January 1 2026 with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours weekly. Cleaning staff in unionized building services must receive this rate plus vacation pay of 4% on gross earnings.
Source: Government of Canada
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What work permit is required for international applicants seeking cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international applicants need a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a Labour Market Impact Assessment approved before January 2026. Processing takes 8-16 weeks and requires proof of job offer from a Canadian employer registered with the program.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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What education and experience are needed to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, no formal education is required but applicants must demonstrate 6 months of paid cleaning experience within the last 3 years. Safe food handling certification is mandatory for roles in healthcare or food facilities starting 2026.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
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What documents are required when applying for cleaning staff jobs through Service Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, applicants must submit a completed SIN application, valid passport, and two references from prior employers dated within 12 months. A current police vulnerable sector check issued no earlier than 6 months before the application date is also mandatory.
Source: Government of Canada