Environmental Services Attendant, Environmental Services - Permanent Casual

cheo; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LiUNA representation

Résumé du poste

CHEO in Ottawa is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, families and staff. Availability on weekends, holidays, and overnights is required. The role includes cleaning, floor care, waste disposal, bed making, and maintaining confidentiality.

Starting pay aligns with LiUNA steps, starting at STEP 2 or higher on the pay grid. This essential role supports a premier pediatric health system that values diversity and equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma or the equivalent (Essential).
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) required (Essential).
• Bonne connaissance d’anglais et français souhaitable (Preferred).

Responsabilités

• Cleans assigned area by washing furnishings and equipment; disinfects to prevent disease spread.
• Scrubs, waxes and polishes floors to maintain a clean environment.
• Dusts windowsills, blinds, floors and furniture; empties trash and recycling.
• Makes beds with clean linen and ensures a tidy patient environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, employees and hospital information.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/French

Reading English instructions

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Criminal Record Check (Level 1)

Bilingualism (French/English) preferred

Description du poste

Compensation Pay Range:

$21.53-$26.42

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1 % of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Compensation

Effective June 21, 2024, as a result of the LiUNA arbitration award, the pay band for this position no longer includes STEP 1. The starting salary will be commensurate with experience, beginning at STEP 2 or higher on the pay grid.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of environmental activities to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, families and staff. This role requires availability on weekends, holidays, and overnights.

Main Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned area by washing furnishings, and equipment with cleaning solutions, disinfects to prevent the spread of disease
• Scrubs, waxes and polishes floors
• Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floor and furniture
• Empties trash baskets and recycling containers
• Makes beds with clean linen in prescribed manner
• Scour, disinfects and polishes work as assigned
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, employees and Hospital information
• Completes other related duties as required

Physical Demands

• Work may include lifting, pulling, carrying and pushing. Considerable walking, standing with occasional bending and stooping. May be in frequent contact with water, cleaning and disinfectant solutions.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma or the equivalent (Essential)
• Experience in hospital cleaning procedures such as dealing with infectious disease (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning, sanitation process and housekeeping techniques (Essential)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Ability to work with limited supervision. (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand oral English instructions and procedures. (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)

*Pleasenoteyouwillberepresentedby theLaborersInternational Union of North America (LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.