Environmental Services Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health in Courtenay, BC is seeking a part-time cleaner to perform a range of cleaning duties across patient care areas. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to hospital policies. PT Regular position ensures ongoing coverage with rotating shifts.

Requirements include Grade 10 or equivalent, strong communication, and the stamina to carry out physical tasks. Ability to work with teams and maintain a clean environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Skills: ability to communicate clearly, work with others, and maintain physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties as required.
• Dust, vacuum, shampoo, wash, mop, strip, polish and wipe areas per policy.
• Make beds and empty garbage in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Deal with others effectively

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

3A & 3B

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 / 0900-1700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

0.95

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

67.5

Planned Start Date

Oct. 30 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Using a variety of specialized equipment, tools and machines, performs light and heavy cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping; makes beds and empties garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.