Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Wabasca-Desmarais; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dependable Environmental Services staff member trained to work in healthcare, responsible for cleaning patient rooms and clinical areas to established standards.

You will follow safety practices and use appropriate cleaning products while maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs, push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of computers and smartphones.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, and other spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum; restock supplies; operate cleaning equipment.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; may train Environmental or Laundry staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Mobility

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. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. 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.

• 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

• Classification: Environmental Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Linen & Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Wabasca/Desmarais Hlthcare Cnt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 5.8
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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.