Cleaner/Project Worker

About the company

BEST is a respected provider of custodial and maintenance solutions, serving an established and trusted client base. Its mission is to make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives. The organization has been acknowledged by Deloitte Group as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies at the Platinum Standard level, and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

What you can expect

• Hourly wages that are consistently above the provincial minimum wage
• A strong workplace culture with access to educational grants, regular team gatherings, and celebrations
• Recognition and reward programs, including BEST Guusto, for employees who go the extra mile
• Room to grow through internal advancement, hands-on training, and skill development in a fast-expanding company

Role overview

The cleaner/project worker will keep the building clean, welcoming, and well-maintained at all times. The position focuses on day-to-day upkeep of shared spaces, washrooms, and other surfaces, along with general cleaning and winter snow removal duties.

Work location and schedule

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Shift days: Monday to Friday, with Sunday shifts as needed

Shift hours: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Friday during winter months, with occasional Sunday shifts when snowfall occurs; summer hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday

Wage: CAD 17.60 per hour

Vacancy status: Existing open position

Responsibilities

• Keep shared rooms, kitchens, and washrooms clean and well maintained
• Carry out snow clearing during winter
• Sweep and mop floors regularly
• Wash windows and keep blinds free from dust
• Collect garbage and dispose of it correctly
• Maintain cleaning tools and materials in a safe, sanitary condition
• Observe the site for repair issues or replacement needs and report them

Skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of cleaning products, sanitation practices, and cleaning techniques
• WHMIS certification is considered an advantage
• Good physical endurance and mobility, including the ability to reach, kneel, and bend
• Ability to lift, push, and pull loads of up to 50 lbs

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Canadian background check

Equal opportunity and hiring notes

BEST says it is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and encourages applications from visible minorities, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and veterans. The employer describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and states that it will take steps to ensure fair access to employment opportunities.

The company also states that it does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making systems to screen, evaluate, or choose applicants.

Applicants who are interviewed will be informed once a hiring decision has been made, in line with Ontario employment standards.