Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Canmore; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services operates Canmore General Hospital, seeking Environmental Services staff to clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical areas. You will follow protocols, support patient care, and maintain safe, welcoming environments.

Shifts include day, evening, night and weekends. This casual/relief role offers training, safety orientation, and opportunities to grow within a mountain-town hospital setting close to Calgary.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Must read, write, speak English to work safely.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and vacuum to maintain clean areas.
• Restock bathroom supplies and strip beds when needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment and dispose of waste safely.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer knowledge

Customer service

Reliability

Stamina and mobility

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we want you on our team! Join us and help keep our hospitals clean, safe, and welcoming. Canmore General Hospital is hiring Environmental Services staff (housekeeper/cleaner). If you see something that needs attention, even garbage on the floor, you step in safely and professionally to take care of it because every action helps support patient care. We'll train you to safely clean and disinfect our healthcare buildings.

Environmental Services staff follow cleaning and disinfecting protocols while cleaning surfaces and patient equipment in assigned areas such as patient rooms, treatment rooms, emergency and operating rooms, washrooms, offices, and corridors. Duties include cleanup of blood and body fluids, washing walls, using ladders/step stools to change privacy curtains, routine floor care with mops, scrubbers, and buffers, and removing waste such as garbage, biomedical, and recycling to designated holding areas. Staff must wear personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection for long periods while working safely and following protocols. Work is completed with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment that can sometimes be stressful. Environmental Services staff must remain kind, approachable, and professional when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff, providing excellent customer service.

Shift schedules may include day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Canmore (population :14,000) is a lively mountain town just 80 km west of Calgary and 25 km from Banff. Known for outdoor adventures, arts and festivals. It combines resort living with small-town charms. Health services are anchored by Canmore General Hospital.

Description

As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non‑clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility.

• Sweep, mop and vacuum


• Restock supplies in bathroom facilities


• Strip linen and make beds


• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration


• Thoroughly wash ceilings and windows


• Empty hazardous waste


• Replenish cleaning supplies and linens

You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.

Classification & Details

Environmental Services

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Linen & Environmental Services

Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi‑Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 04-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: Varies

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $22.58

Maximum Salary: $24.68

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.


• Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.


• Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and follow written and verbal instructions in English to work safely.


• Ability to climb ladders/step stools, squat, bend, and reach in all directions (including overhead).


• Must have sufficient hand strength to perform repetitive wiping, wringing, and gripping motions.


• Must wear personal protective equipment such as masks (facial hair may interfere with achieving a proper seal), eye protection, gloves, and gowns for long periods of time.


• Dependable, cooperative, with a customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision.


• Basic computer and smartphone knowledge required.


• Applications with a completed job profile and/or resume will be considered.


• Internal Applicants: AHS and Department Required Learning must be up to date.


• All new employees will be required to attend a 6‑day Environmental Services Orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.


• Knowledge of hospital housekeeping policy and procedures.


• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in health care environment.


• Customer service experience.


• Leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, trainer or equivalent.