Casual Custodian

CASUAL CUSTODIAN

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking qualified candidates for the Casual Custodian pool. A Casual Custodian may work as a Caretaker or Cleaner.

The interview includes a 15 minutes assessment, of your knowledge and skills as a custodian and are held on an as need basis.

Casual Custodians replace any vacant position for a cleaner or caretaker in any of the secondary schools, elementary schools or administration offices, within the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.

Casual Custodians must be able to travel within the school districts (City of Brantford and Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties) and are typically called to work the Afternoon Shift (3:30 pm to 11:30 pm). Candidates must be available to work the afternoon shift. If you are not able to accommodate the afternoon shift, please do not apply.

Candidates must possess:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Able to read and write text, including writing requisitions for supplies, writing reports regarding occurrences at the job site, reading and understanding WHMIS and Material Safety Data Sheets and using basic arithmetic including proportions;
• A working knowledge of basic electricity, basic plumbing, heating system operation, yard maintenance, cleaning procedures and techniques, fire extinguishers and alarms. The Ability to operate security systems and programmable time controllers;
• A working knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures such as WHMIS, use of personal protective equipment, lifting techniques, materials handling, and working from ladders. . Able to understand all WHMIS and safety regulations and perform tasks in a safe manner;
• Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of all required equipment and machinery, such as power/hand tools, floor machines and lawn maintenance equipment, and including working from ladders, scissor-lifts and man-lifts and other cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, wet/dry shop vacuums and building security systems;
• Basic working knowledge of a computerized environment, including data entry in various software programs, internet and e-mail; and
• Must provide own transportation to and between worksites.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter; and
• Resume.

About Us

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella Michael McDonald
Chair of the Board Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca