375-26 Environmental Services I, Full-Time, Stratford

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptor/Peer mentorship

Collaborative team environment

HOOPP pension enrollment

Extended health and dental benefits

Diverse committees and engagement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) seeks an Environmental Services I at Stratford General Hospital. The role focuses on delivering high-quality housekeeping to patients, staff and the public, while upholding infection control standards.

You will coordinate daily workloads, assist and mentor staff, and ensure cleanliness across patient rooms, nursing stations and corridors. Strong English reading/writing and basic MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices and their importance.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English for orders and instructions.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfort with basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality housekeeping service to patients, public and staff within a team.
• Coordinate and mentor assigned staff; oversee quality assurance audits.
• Apply infection control standards and best practices in all areas.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, nursing stations, hallways, bathrooms and offices.

Skills

Sanitary practices

Safety awareness

English literacy

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Observation & reporting

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

• Stratford, ON N5A2Y6, CAN
• Environmental Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 26126001643

Description

Position

Environmental Services I

Department

Environmental Services

Job Location

Stratford, ON

Posting #

375-26

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$27.26 to $28.99 per hour

Union

CUPE Service

Posted Date: November 4, 2026

Expiry Date: November 9, 2026

WHY IS HPHA THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an organization that influences proactive change; embraces the potential of partnerships; harnesses the power of performance, and values the skills and guidance of our people – staff, patients, families and caregivers included to advance our healthcare system. HPHA is a multi-site organization that includes Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital.

ROLE

The Environmental Services I position is responsible for providing a quality housekeeping service to the patients, public and staff members of the HPHA, within a team environment. They ensure assigned areas are maintained and daily workload is completed by coordinating, assisting assigned staff, mentoring and overseeing quality assurance audits. Additionally, they ensure that the standards of cleanliness are met through best practice methodologies, as well as having the ability to apply infection control standards. Housekeeping can be performed in patient rooms, nursing stations, hallways, bathrooms, offices, and other rooms within the designated department and hospital.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Minimum of Grade 12 education

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Basic knowledge of sanitary practices and their importance
• Use sound judgment and demonstrate awareness of potential hazards before acting
• Actively seek out guidance and support in new or unknown safety situations
• Promptly acknowledge and report incidents of actual or potential events or harm
• Maintain knowledge and skill base required to perform duties of job safely and participate in annual reviews, training and education activities where required
• Support and maintain commitment to patient safety Rounds as appropriate
• Support and educate patients about their role in patient safety
• Responsible for providing a quality housekeeping service to the patients, public and staff members of the HPHA, within a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English, with regards to verbal work orders and/or instructions
• Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic comprehension of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION

• Able to apply waste management protocols as well as to operate equipment associated with waste
• Able to operate and maintain equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, automatic floor scrubbers, etc.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT HPHA

• Preceptor/Peer Mentorship Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health/Semi Private and Dental Benefits (for Part-time and Full-time only)
• Diverse Committees and Engagement Opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career and explore different roles within the hospital

OUR COMMUNITIES

Our communities are small in size but large in amusement; you will always find spectacular local heritage, a live event, a wide range of cuisine and locally owned stores. The communities and surrounding areas are enriched by their arts and culture. Huron Perth offers a wide variety of activities, regardless of your interests, from the famous Stratford Festival, museums, Seaforth’s historic Main Street shopping, historical downtowns, the St. Marys swimming quarry, close proximity to Lake Huron, cycling and hiking trails, art and cooking classes, the Clinton Raceway, or simply enjoying the local parks with your friends.

Care to join us?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Stratford General Hospital located in Stratford, Ontario.

Department: Environmental Services

Hours of Work: 8-hours, Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends; may be subject to change

Our Organization: The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.