Environmental Services Worker - Environmental Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Kentville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health services provider dedicated to excellence in care and community well-being. As an Environmental Service Worker, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, families, and staff. This part-time position offers you the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while enjoying a balanced work-life experience. With a commitment to safety and quality, you will engage in meaningful work that impacts the health and healing journey of individuals in the community. Explore a fulfilling career with competitive hourly rates and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Perform cleaning tasks in patient rooms and public areas.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Confidentiality Maintenance

Safety Commitment

Reliable Transportation

Equipment Operation

Additional Language Skills (French)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Taski Spray Buffers

Burnishers

Auto Scrubbers

Shampooers

Job description

Req ID: 202121

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: FMS Environmental Services VRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Part-time (40%) x 1

Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-May-25

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Join our team of passionate professionals delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and primary care, as well as mental health and addictions.

We value diversity and believe there's a place here for everyone. Our work-life balance allows you to explore and enjoy the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many are choosing to move here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Facility Support Services, the Environmental Service Worker maintains a clean, safe, and functional environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

The responsibilities include cleaning assigned units, patient rooms, and public areas, which involves mopping, dusting, vacuuming, buffing, scrubbing, refinishing floors, moving furniture, and changing curtains and drapes.

The role requires adherence to our organizational principles, including our mission, vision, values, safety, quality, and collaboration standards.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

• Grade 12 or equivalent work experience
• A commitment to safety, ethics, and organizational health
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Reliable transportation, as travel to other sites may be required
• Experience operating equipment such as Taski spray buffers, burnishers, auto scrubbers, and shampooers
• Additional language skills, especially French, are an asset

Please ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours and Compensation

• Part-time, permanent; 30 hours biweekly

Hourly rate: $19.26 - $20.02

Benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is part of the Support bargaining unit, with preference given to unionized employees. Candidates are encouraged to review their seniority and benefits details prior to acceptance.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, persons of colour, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.