Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking an Environmental Services staff member trained to work in healthcare settings at the Edson Healthcare Centre. You will clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, and other common spaces in accordance with AHS standards and practices, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include cleaning duties, restocking supplies, linen handling, and operating cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.
• Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, and common spaces following AHS standards.
• Strip and remount linen, restock bathroom facilities, and replenish supplies.
• Operate cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; wash ceilings and windows as required.
• Identify hazards and report them to your supervisor; may provide orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Mobility & stamina

Manual handling (25–50 lbs)

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. AHS will provide the necessary training to safely clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas, and other common staff/public areas in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices. Shift schedules may include a combination of day, evening, nights, and weekend shifts.

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: Edson Healthcare Centre


• Location Details: As Per Location


• Multi-Site: Not Applicable


• FTE: 0.50


• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026


• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits


• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026


• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027


• Hours per Shift: 7.75


• Length of Shift in weeks: 2


• Shifts per cycle: 5


• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call


• Days Off: As Per Rotation


• 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:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction.


• Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone.


• Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.


• Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.