Janitorial Cleaner-Ottawa

As per the Ontario Ministry of Labour, the general minimum wage for cleaning staff is $17.20 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Students under 18 working 28 hours/week or less earn $16.45 per hour. Liquor server minimum is $15.85 per hour.

According to Government of Canada's Job Bank, light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) earn $16.35 to $24.50 per hour nationally in 2026, with a median wage of $19.00 per hour. In Toronto, the high end reaches $26.75 per hour.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit for cleaning roles, needing a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from ESDC costing employers $1,000 per position. Processing takes 12-22 weeks outside Canada. Exemptions apply for intra-company transfers.

Government of Canada's Job Bank states no formal education is required for 90% of light duty cleaner positions; secondary school may be preferred. Less than 1 year experience suffices for entry-level, with on-the-job training provided in 75% of jobs. WHMIS certification is required by most employers.