Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Lac La Biche seeks an Environmental Services cleaner/housekeeper to maintain clean and safe clinical and non-clinical areas, including treatment rooms and public spaces.

You will perform routine and deep cleaning, restock supplies, operate industrial equipment, and report hazards. The role offers flexible shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and on-call, in a casual/relief capacity.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Basic computer and smartphone operation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25–50 lbs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom supplies, strip linen and make beds.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment and perform deep cleaning.
• Identify hazards and report them to the Working Leader; may train Environmental or Laundry staff.

Skills

Grade 10

Computer & smartphone use

Physical stamina

Manual handling 25-50 lbs

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: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 12-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.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of a basic housekeeping program is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Physical 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.