Environmental Services Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority performs a range of cleaning duties across its facilities, prioritizing patient and staff safety. Using specialized equipment, you will dust, vacuum, shampoo, wash, mop, strip, polish and wipe surfaces; make beds and manage waste in accordance with policies.

Grade 10 or equivalent is required, with strong communication and teamwork skills, plus the physical ability to carry out duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent education.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties (dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping).
• Make beds and empty garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Facility Wide

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 1 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 Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.