ABOUT Modern Cleaning

ABOUT US

MODERN is Canada’s leading janitorial and commercial cleaning services provider. In over 20 years we have grown to service 70 million square feet across 5,000 locations, coast to coast, every day!

At the heart of our remarkable growth are the exceptional people who provide our many outstanding services, assisted by the innovative time-saving and performance-enhancing technologies, equipment and procedures developed by MODERN over the years.

Our customers’ priorities today are getting the job done properly and on time. This is why MODERN offers a full range of commercial cleaning services that incorporate efficient time-saving technologies in both our communications and our services. Why?  To save you time…and serve you better.

A PROUD HISTORY, AN EXCITING FUTURE

MODERN was established in 1997 by GDI Integrated Facility Services to address the expanding needs of customers and differing facility types. MODERN’s focus is delivering cleaning expertise, reliability and focused attention to detail to varying sized commercial facilities and residential properties.

For over 20 years, MODERN Canada have been providing excellent service to businesses of all types and sizes across Canada.  We provide regular commercial cleaning services to retailers, clinics, offices, distribution centres, warehouses, data centres, and more.  As we expanded into the Small-to-Medium Business and Residential Cleaning sectors, it became apparent that those customers would be better served by local organizations, that could provide them the same outstanding level of service, that our national clients have come to expect from us.  Thus, in 2019, the MODERN Territorial Franchise model was born, and very rapidly began expanding across Canada, opening new territories regularly.

PROTECTING THE BRAND

Each new franchise, while locally owned and operated, receives extensive and detailed training for all their employees from the MODERN corporation, both initial and on-going.  The cleaning products used, the techniques, technology and equipment, and the branding are all provided for the franchises, giving you confidence that, no matter where you are across the country, a MODERN-branded cleaning crew will be professional, bonded, friendly, on-time and efficient.    Additionally, the online systems, such as scheduling, quality control and team communications are shared by all the franchises, making the whole process streamlined. 

MODERN selects its franchisees carefully, and dedicates a great deal of time to training, from the cleaning crews all the way up to franchise management, all to ensure that you, as a customer, receive the best experience possible.  We are so confident in the service you will receive…we guarantee it.

Meet The Team

Gavin Bajin

Vice President, Territory Franchising

Gavin Bajin joined Modern Cleaning in 2022, taking the role of VP, Territory Franchising. He became very excited at the prospect of building a franchise network of small business owners with the support of the GDI family of brands. Gavin refined his skills in franchising while working as the National Director of ServiceMaster Clean Canada where he worked for 12 years. Under his leadership and business influence, the franchise network became more innovative and tech-centric while growing from $60M to $130M in revenue from coast to coast. After completing his Mechanical Engineering degree, Gavin worked for a hydrogen generator manufacturer and subsequently, Xerox, where he honed his skills in process improvement and productivity. He then moved to the construction services industry in 2003 where he joined Stephenson’s Rental Services and was responsible for creating business processes and sales efforts to help streamline a business unit.

Thomas Daigle

Director, Franchise Development - West

Thomas is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in franchise development and sales. He joined Modern in 2022 as Director, Franchise Business Development - West, with a clear mission to expand the business Western Canada and foster a robust network of Territory Franchise owners to complement the GDI group of companies. Bringing over 7 years of invaluable experience in franchise sales and customer acquisitions, Thomas previously served as the Regional Director at Jani-King of Northern Alberta. During his tenure, he spearheaded the successful sale and onboarding of over 45 franchise owners, showcasing his adeptness at cultivating strong partnerships. Notably, Thomas clinched the top contract sales position in Canada multiple years, underscoring his commitment to excellence and results-driven approach. Before his tenure at Jani-King, Thomas honed his management skills as a Project Manager at Allwest Commercial Furnishing, where he orchestrated large-scale furniture installations and moves for prominent national accounts across Western Canada. This background equipped him with a keen understanding of operational intricacies and the ability to navigate complex projects seamlessly.

Ike Ume

Franchise Business Consultant

Ike Ume joined Modern Cleaning in 2022 taking the role of Franchise Business Consultant. With over 8 years experience in the facility services and commercial cleaning industry, and over 20 years in B2B sales, Ike left Jani-King to join the Modern team and grow the Territory Franchise division. While working with over 400 franchisees, Ike helped to grow the Jani-King of Southwestern Ontario business from $8M to $14M in annual sales. He developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies focused on local B2B sales in the commercial cleaning industry. Prior to working at Jani-King, Ike worked at Cintas where managed the facility needs for a diverse portfolio of customers providing high levels of customer satisfaction and exceeding sales quotas every quarter.