Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Casual/Relief Environmental Services staff member to perform cleaning and disinfection in both clinical and non-clinical healthcare spaces within a hospital or facility in Cold Lake. Roles include sweeping, mopping, restocking supplies, stripping linen, operating industrial cleaning equipment, and assisting with hazard reporting.

The position requires basic housekeeping knowledge, good interpersonal communication, and physical ability to lift and move loads

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

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum; restock supplies and make beds.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration.
• Identify hazards and report to Working Leader; may train Environmental or Laundry staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

You are dependable, organized, time efficient, and experienced in working with chemical cleaners. Alberta Health Service looking for someone like you, who is dedicated to the highest standards of cleanliness, to join the Environmental Services team as a cleaner/housekeeper. You’ll create a more pleasant environment for staff, volunteers, patients, and families, and a safer one too through disinfection and cleaning.In this role, you will make a difference to staff, volunteers, patients and families alike. The Environmental Services – Cleaner/Housekeeper performs a range of cleaning services in clinical and non-clinical areas, including treatment rooms, staff areas, and public spaces. They will also perform non-routine and deep cleaning tasks, as well as use industrial equipment to perform their work.You will join a team of over 6,000 Environmental Service workers making a difference every day by cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, and restocking to make sure everyone’s experience at AHS is safe, clean, and healthy.

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: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

General knowledge of cleaning techniques and methods requiredGood interpersonal skills requiredSuccessful completion of a basic housekeeping program is an assetAbility to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatPhysical Effort/Strength Required:Frequent physical demands include ability to stand for long periods, walking, bending, climbing ladders, mopping, use of power cleaning equipment and be capable of lifting 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.