Aide – Environmental Services – Housekeeping (Part-Time)

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 32,778 - 44,026; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works is hiring a Part-Time Aide – Environmental Services in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. This role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in hostel locations. Responsibilities include cleaning guest rooms and common areas, emptying trash, and disinfecting surfaces. Preference is given to candidates of First Nations ancestry. Candidates must be independent, flexible, and possess good communication skills. The position will require working various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a health services environment.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Must be an independent and self-motivated worker.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize guest rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Empty trash bins and replace liners.
• Dust and wipe furniture and fixtures.
• Disinfect toilets and sinks.
• Vacuum carpets or mop floors.
• Replenish guest amenities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Internal/External Posting This posting is to fill a current vacancy Reference Number: AIDEE001586 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line.

Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Hourly $23.794 – $31.959
Hours of Work: 9am-5pm, Friday to Monday
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary

As a crucial member of our team, the Aide – Environmental Services (Housekeeping) is responsible for keeping the hostel locations across Sioux Lookout at a high standard of cleanliness.

Accountability

The Aide – Environmental Services (Housekeeping) will be responsible for reporting to the designated Supervisor – Client Services.

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• The ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Aide – Environmental Services.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a health services environment, would be an asset.
• Must have the flexibility to work all shifts.
• Must be an independent and self‑motivated worker, as well as the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize Guest Rooms, Bathrooms, and Common Areas.
• Make beds with fresh linens and change pillowcases, sheets, and towels as required.
• Empty trash bins and replace liners in rooms, bathrooms, and lobbies.
• Dust and wipe furniture, fixtures, windowsills, baseboards, bedside tables, lamps, chairs, and reachable surfaces.
• Disinfect toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, and bathroom floors, clean mirrors and walls near water fixtures.
• Vacuum carpets or mop floors in guest rooms, bathrooms, hallways, lobbies, and lounges.
• Clean and sanitize high‑touch surfaces (e.g. doorknobs, handrails, light switches) throughout the facility.
• Replenish guest amenities such as soap, toilet paper, towels, tissues, and other items as required.

Working Conditions

• It will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Considerable walking, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending.
• Frequently required to lift up to 30 lbs.