Canada Welcomes Foreign Specialized Cleaners Under New ELMO Pilot Project
A new Expedited Labor Market Opinion (ELMO) pilot project makes it easier for specialized cleaners to enter Canada as temporary workers. In Canada, specialized cleaners clean a variety of specialized environments, including the interior and exterior of trucks, cars and vans; industrial and residential carpets and drapes; upholstery; and the interiors and exteriors of windows. Specialized cleaners are also trained to use a variety of specialized cleaning equipment.
Specialized Cleaner Duties
According to ELMO, specialized cleaners in Canada typically are called upon to:
- Clean the interior and exterior of all sorts of automobiles, including private vehicles as well as trains, planes, busses and other commercial vehicles
- Operate specialized cleaning machines to clean carpets, rugs, upholstery, curtains and floors
- Wash the interior and exterior of windows on commercial buildings and highrises
- Climb ladders or scaffolding to clean windows
- Supervise and schedule other cleaning employees
Specialized Cleaner Qualifications
ELMO specifies that specialized cleaners who want to work in Canada must have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience is an asset though not usually required
In most cases, on-the-job training is provided by the employer.
Specialized Cleaner Wages
According to ELMO, wages for specialized cleaners vary considerably according to region. Specialized cleaners earn the most in Fort McMurray, Alberta ($16.78/hour). Elsewhere, wages generally fall somewhere between $11-$14/hour.
If you would like to learn more about the ELMO pilot project and/or working as a specialized cleaner in Canada, we encourage you to visit the official ELMO web site.
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