Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a dependable Environmental Services staff member to perform cleaning and laundry duties in clinical and non-clinical areas. You will disinfect surfaces, restock supplies, and handle linen, supporting a safe, orderly healthcare environment.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to safety, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment. Casual/Relief status with flexible shifts and location in Fort McMurray.

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/pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting on all surfaces in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Restocking supplies in bathroom facilities and linen duties.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; may train staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cleanliness

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 10 completed

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

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 Worker – Cleaner/Housekeeper performs a range of cleaning and laundry services. Cleaning and disinfecting on all surfaces in clinical and non-clinical areas, including treatment rooms, resident’s rooms, staff areas, and public spaces. You will also be required to process personal clothing for the residents as well as pick up of soiled laundry and deliver clean linen. You will also perform non-routine and deep cleaning tasks, as well as use equipment including industrial floor machines and laundry equipment to perform your 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.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Willow Square Continuing Care
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $22.58
• Maximum Salary: $24.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Environmental Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Willow Square Continuing Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-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 required.Good interpersonal skills required.Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.Knowledge and experience in an industrial laundry is preferred.Physical Effort/Strength required:Frequent physical demands include ability to stand for long periods, walking, bending, climbing ladders, mopping, use of power cleaning equipment, movement of carts, and laundry equipment. Capable of lifting 25-50 pounds on a regular basis, pushing and pulling of laundry carts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of a basic housekeeping program is an asset.Knowledge and experience in an industrial laundry is preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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