Newcomer

Working as a Cleaner in Canada

Cleaning and janitorial work is one of the most accessible first jobs for newcomers — fast hiring, flexible hours, and steady demand. This course covers the vocabulary, the kinds of employers (commercial, residential, hospitals, schools), the difference between unionized and non-unionized work, and the common scams to avoid.

6 lessons · 3 open to everyone · About 2 hours · Level: CLB 3–5 · By Newcomer

Lessons

  1. Cleaning industry vocabulary — Open to everyone
  2. Types of cleaning employers in Canada — and what each one pays — Open to everyone
  3. Union vs non-union cleaning — what changes for you — Open to everyone
  4. Listening: A typical day on a commercial cleaning shift — Free account
  5. Cleaning job scams — and how to avoid them — Free account
  6. Quiz: Working as a cleaner in Canada — Free account