Custodian
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Location
- Lingan, Nova Scotia - On-Site
- Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time
Salary
- $24.58 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement
- Closing Date: October 23rd, 2026
- We are currently looking for a Custodian to join our Power Production team. Reporting to the Mechanical Trades Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient performance of janitorial duties.
As a Custodian
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient performance of janitorial duties including but not limited to sweeping, stripping floors, wet mopping, dusting and cleaning hallways, lunchrooms, offices and washrooms in designated areas of the plant.
You must be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
You will be responsible for personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
A Grade XII education or equivalent, or reading and writing skills necessary to perform the duties of the position safely and effectively, is required.
You must be able to perform heavy labour duties and have proper knowledge of using cleaning solutions and the operation of an all-purpose floor polisher.
Experience in cleaning methods and some knowledge of general building maintenance is required.
You must be a self-motivated person capable of working in a team environment.
The ability to get along well with others and work with minimum supervision is essential.
It is required that you currently have or are willing to take WHMIS training.
Custodian experience and environmental awareness and dedication, with understanding and experience with recycling requirements and standards, would be an asset.
We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.
Please Note: This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by October 23rd, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.
Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers , Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers . We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.
If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email [email protected]
Requirements
- A Grade XII education or equivalent, or reading and writing skills necessary to perform the duties of the position safely and effectively, is required.
- You must be able to perform heavy labour duties and have proper knowledge of using cleaning solutions and the operation of an all-purpose floor polisher.
- Experience in cleaning methods and some knowledge of general building maintenance is required.
- You must be a self-motivated person capable of working in a team environment.
- The ability to get along well with others and work with minimum supervision is essential.
- It is required that you currently have or are willing to take WHMIS training.
- Custodian experience and environmental awareness and dedication, with understanding and experience with recycling requirements and standards, would be an asset.
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