Environmental Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dependable Environmental Services staff member to clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices and common areas in healthcare settings. The role includes vacuuming, restocking, linen handling and operating cleaning equipment, with duties extending to safety reporting and potential staff training.

The position offers a range of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

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

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock supplies, strip linen and make beds.
• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain floors and windows.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; may train staff.

Skills

Computer use

Education

Grade 10

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Classifications & 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: 01-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 11-OCT-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.