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 to clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, and public spaces in healthcare facilities. Training will be provided to ensure standards and safety are met; shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

The role involves operating cleaning equipment, reporting hazards, and potentially training other staff. Competitive pay includes a Remote Retention Allowance up to 3,000 CAD annually, payable

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent; able to use computer and smartphone.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs; follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas and other common spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom supplies, strip linen and make beds.
• Operate cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; wash ceilings and windows.
• Identify and report hazards; may train Environmental or Laundry staff.

Skills

Stand/Walk

Lifting 25 lbs

Push/Pull 50 lbs

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Smartphones

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, AHS 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. 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 and Other Details

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: 0.00 Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 18-SEP-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

• 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.