Cleaner - Ontario Region

Closing date:March 20, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
25-DND-EA-NAST-543717-ONT

Salary
$22.32 to $24.30 per hour

Level
GS-BUS-02

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence.

Work environment
Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity within the Department of National Defence (DND) in the Ontario Region? Look no further! This process aims to identify talented individuals dedicated to making a difference. Explore the incredible opportunities outside the National Capital Region in the many vibrant cities across Ontario that support our Canadian Armed Forces. Enjoy the rich culture and impressive infrastructure of the province while helping maintain high standards of cleanliness. If you take pride in your work and are passionate about providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this chance to expand your skillset and career journey within DND and apply now! 📢 How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self‑declaration. Count yourself in and self‑declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self‑declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Intent of the process
The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives. As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives. The intent of this process is to build a dynamic pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies across DND’s operational landscape. Successful candidates may be considered for a range of meaningful opportunities that support our evolving mandate and contribute directly to Canada’s defence and security. Please note that all positions are on‑site, and you will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours.

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a process for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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📌 On December 4th, 2025 we will be pulling applications to fill immediate needs in the following locations:
↪ Trenton
↪ Kingston
Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies. The second round of applications will be collected from this process on February 4th, 2026. Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and repeat applications to the inventory will not be considered.

Interest in other locations

• 25-DND-EA-NAST-543717-ATL (Atlantic)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-543717-EAST (Eastern)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-543717-PAC (Pacific)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-543717-PRA (Prairies)

Candidates who apply on various regional posters will only be assessed once. Results of this assessment will be applied to each individual process, if more than one application is submitted. Please note that “See resume” responses will not be accepted.

The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. We value honesty. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. Any false information provided on a location of interest may result in your removal from this process.

Please note that our assessments will require the use of technology, including email, as part of the process. However, we are committed to ensuring equal access for everyone. If you do not have access to the necessary technology or face any challenges, we are happy to provide accommodations to support your participation. Please feel free to reach out, and we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ Our organization will only accept online applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non‑compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.
▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work‑specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

Conditions of employment

• Various Security clearances – Reliability or Secret
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021‑1, Conflict of Interest. For more information, please refer to the links at the bottom of the poster.
• COE1. Must be willing and able to operate cleaning machinery for long periods of time, including full days and/or multiple days in a row.
• COE2. Must be willing and able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• COE3. Must be willing and able to wear safety footwear as required.
• COE4. Must be willing and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 kgs in accordance with general safety practices.
• COE5. Must be willing and able to climb ladders to perform various duties at heights of up to eight (8) feet.

One or more of the above conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed above. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

Operational Requirements

• OR1. Must be willing and able to work shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• OR2. Must be willing and able to work overtime as required and approved.

Depending on the position being staffed, some additional Operational requirements may be required as well as some of the operational requirements listed may be used as conditions of employment. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform them of any additional Operational Requirements or Conditions of Employment in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

❗ Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Ex1. Experience performing cleaning duties in a commercial or public environment, such as offices, schools, restaurants, hospitals, retail spaces, residential buildings, or other professional settings. This experience must go beyond routine household cleaning and include tasks such as Sanitizing surfaces, Maintaining cleanliness standards, Using appropriate cleaning products and equipment.

Applied / assessed at a later date

• C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
• C2. Working effectively with others
• C3. Dependability
• C4. Thinking things through

ABILITIES:

• A1. Ability to follow safety procedures

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Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

• Various language requirements – English Essential
• French Essential
• English or French essential

May be applied / assessed at a later date

❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.

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ASSET EXPERIENCE

• AEX1. Experience providing cleaning services in a medical setting.
• AEX2. Experience providing cleaning services in a commercial setting
• AEX3. Experience providing cleaning services in an institutional setting.
• AEX4. Experience using cleaning chemical products in a commercial or public environment.
• AEX5. Experience using hand and power cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaners, polishers, floor scrubbers).
• AEX5a. Experience working independently under minimal supervision.
• AEX6. Experience working as part of a cleaning team in a commercial or public environment.
• AEX7. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self‑declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply. As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.