J0525-0999 Cleaner – Environmental Services-J0525-0999

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

North York General Hospital is seeking a Cleaner for Environmental Services to join their dynamic team. This part-time permanent position involves performing general housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean environment. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and knowledge of safety procedures, with a preference for bilingual candidates. Join our leading hospital in providing exceptional care to the community.

Benefits

Pay in lieu of benefits

Vacation pay

Opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Grade XII diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified in Health and Safety preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience with micro fiber system.
• Ability to read, write English and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping activities following health and safety guidelines.
• Clean patient and clinical areas, including floors and furniture.
• Handle waste and replenish supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Chemical use knowledge

Education

Grade XII diploma or equivalent

Certified in Health and Safety

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Auto scrubbers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Job Title
Cleaner – Environmental Services, PT(J0525-0999)

Job Details
Union: SEIU-S
Department: Support Services >> Environmental Services >> Environmental Services
Reports To: Support Services manager
Job Category: Environmental Services

FTE: 0.4
Shifts: Nights,Weekends
Shift Duration: 8’s
Status: Part-Time Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Site: General Site, 4001 Leslie Street

Salary: $24.26 – $28.09 /Hour

Post Date: 27/06/2025
Closing Date: 08/07/2025

Position Summary
Cleaner, Environmental Services
Your goal in this position is to perform general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines for health and safety, infection control and quality management. You’re able to work independently and as a team, you communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and residents, and provide excellent customer service. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will:

• Work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Ministry of Environment Regulation 309 (Biomedical Waste), and other work related regulations
• Have a good understanding of chemical and equipment use, including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, and carpet extractors
• Have the ability to read, write English and follow written instructions
• Be able to walk, stand, reach, kneel and lift weights up to 30 lbs. and push carts on wheels
• Dust, sweep and damp mops floors
• Collect garbage and handle waste
• Replenish supplies
• Strip, disinfect and make discharged beds ready for new admissions
• Move furniture
• Wax, strip floors/heavy cleaning, isolation, etc.
• Clean patient and clinical areas, including carpet and chair wash, etc.
• Set-up including opening and closing the walls, moving chairs and tables

Qualifications

• Grade XII diploma or equivalent
• Certified in Health and Safety – preferred
• Previous cleaning experience with micro fiber system
• Ability to read, write English and follow written instructions
• Ability to communicate with residents and staff
• Good understanding of chemical and equipment use, including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, and carpet extractors
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Strong customer service skills
• Bilingualism in French/English an Asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Permanent position, with 8 hours shifts, night shifts including weekends, on the General site (4001 Leslie Street) in the environmental services department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How to Apply

Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Please refer to the Job Opportunities page on eric for more detailed application instructions.
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the
hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.