KENORA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) educates more than 1300 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds in 4 elementary schools and 1 secondary school located in beautiful Kenora and Red Lake, Ontario. At KCDSB we welcome students to experience a quality, inclusive and values-based education in a caring Catholic school community. Our mission goes beyond academics, the arts and athletics. Our goal is to provide excellence in Catholic education and grow graduates who become fully engaged citizens able to contribute to their families, communities and society. Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 180 academic and 80 permanent support staff, the KCDSB is one of the largest employers in the region.
KCDSB Invites applications for the following 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Permanent position:
Custodian
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Location: St. John School, Red Lake
Schedule: 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $47,393 - $58,979 annually
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible to act professionally and to support the school's safe, inclusive and accepting learning environment by being a positive role model at all times.
- Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the facilities and the scheduling of resources that are required to maintain the facilities in a clean and safe manner.
- Responsible for maintaining the school facilities and equipment in a safe and operating condition.
- Responsible for proper operation of the schools building automated systems.
- Coordinate, assign, monitor, organize and schedule tasks for custodians at the school.
- Responsible to inform custodians of job hazards and participates in the training to do their job safely.
- Responsible to communicate with Principal and/or Supervisor on a regular basis to ensure a safe, secure and clean environment is maintained.
- Responsible for inventory and control of cleaning supplies within their respective school. Completes orders on a quarterly basis for administrative approval.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.
- Computer Literacy is required.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures as they relate to public buildings is required.
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification or willingness to be trained.
- Maintain WHMIS Certification.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- General knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing or carpentry is an asset.
- Incumbent works in all areas of school facility, as well as outdoors.
- Work normally requires moderate to heavy physical effort.
- A valid driver's license is preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé detailing their professional and educational qualifications, quoting Competition Number: 2026-44 to:
Email: OR
Apply to Education:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however, KCDSB will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is committed to equity in employment. Accommodations are available through the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with KCDSB. Please review the requirements for the VSC at
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