Light Duty Cleaner

Location: Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO), 1 Challenger Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Hours: 32.5 paid hours per week

Schedule: Five (5) shifts per week

Shift: Day Shift – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Positions Available: Multiple

Union: Non-Union

Security Requirement: Reliability Status Clearance Required

About the Site

Dexterra Group is seeking Light Duty Cleaners to join our team at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for individuals who take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments.

As a Light Duty Cleaner, you will be responsible for performing routine cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the facility while following established health, safety, security, and sanitation standards.

Dexterra Group provides cleaning services at the BIO site, where our team works together to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment.

Please note: Due to the nature of the site and the Government of Canada requirements, successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance .

Key Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the assigned facility

Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean floors and other surfaces

Clean and sanitize washrooms, common areas, offices, and designated spaces

Empty waste and recycling bins and dispose of materials appropriately

Restock washroom and cleaning supplies as required

Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned areas

Follow established cleaning procedures, schedules, and safety standards

Safely use cleaning products, equipment, and supplies

Report maintenance concerns, hazards, or damaged equipment to the appropriate supervisor

Work collaboratively with team members to maintain consistent cleanliness standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is considered an asset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Reliable, punctual, and dependable

Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and health and safety requirements

Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position

Positive and professional attitude

Willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment

Ability to obtain and maintain the required Reliability Status security clearance

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!

Award winning safety culture.

Supportive team environment with room to grow together.

Employee Referral Program.

We are growing!

Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026 !

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.