Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring Environmental Services staff at Canmore General Hospital. You will clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical areas, including patient rooms and washrooms, following safety protocols and using PPE. Training will be provided to ensure safe, professional service in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Roles involve varied shifts (day/evening/night and weekends) and require physical stamina, basic computer knowledge, and customer-focused care for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom facilities, strip linen and make beds.
• Operate cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and report hazards to leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Stamina

Computer literacy

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 of 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. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing 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

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

05-OCT-2026

Employee Class

Casual/Relief

Date Available

15-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.