Cleaner

Position Overview

The role of Cleaner involves delivering consistent cleaning and labor services within the Rail Mechanical department, ensuring safety and efficiency at all times. This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Equipment Maintenance and is based in Englehart, Ontario.

About Ontario Northland

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is a provincial agency offering essential and efficient transportation solutions. With over 120 years of legacy and more than 1200 dedicated professionals, ONTC is dedicated to safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation services. Employees benefit from a modern workplace culture, competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation and personal leave, plus discounted transportation on bus and rail services.

Core Responsibilities

• Clean and wash railway equipment, coaches, components, and workshop areas thoroughly.
• Adapt to evolving methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in cleaning processes.
• Comply strictly with safety protocols including the mandatory use of protective gear and equipment.
• Fulfill additional tasks as delegated by supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a Secondary School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrate effective organizational and planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and outdoors in varying weather conditions due to 24-hour operations.
• Previous experience in cleaning or labor-intensive roles is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

Additional Information

The successful candidate must clear a criminal record check, employment references, and education verification before appointment. Applications must be submitted by July 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Please prepare a combined cover letter and resume indicating the reference number 300-88-27. Ontario Northland fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+.

The organization complies with the Canadian Human Rights Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, ensuring barrier-free employment and offering accommodations upon request. Artificial intelligence is not used in hiring decisions; human recruiters conduct evaluations. Job postings are also available in French.