Environmental Service Worker

Job summary

Clean and disinfect public, patient, and office areas, including collecting and disposing of waste. Help maintain safe, welcoming healthcare spaces and support infection prevention and the wellbeing of patients, residents, visitors, and staff.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. The La Crete Community Health Centre offers a range of essential healthcare services within a modern and well-equipped facility. Working in the thriving northern Alberta community of La Crete provides opportunities to experience a vibrant cultural heritage, access to year-round outdoor recreation and enjoy affordable living made possible with the Northern Living allowance. If you are passionate about creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments that support quality care, you will find purpose here. Our NFLES Housekeeping team plays an essential role in maintaining healthcare spaces that promote patient, resident, visitor, and staff wellbeing. We provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing support to help our team members succeed. We are looking for individuals who are collaborative, dependable, take pride in their work, and are committed to safety and service excellence. Your contributions make a meaningful difference every day by supporting infection prevention, enhancing the care environment, and living Covenant Health’s core values through compassionate service. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Covenant Health currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Description: Description: The Housekeeping Worker is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting public, patient and office areas including the collection of waste. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement. Classification: Environmental Service Worker Union: COV AUPE GSS Unit and Program: NFLES Primary Location: La Crete Community Hlth Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 7 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.58 Maximum Salary: $24.68 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required. Additional Required Qualifications: Ability to perform specialized cleaning procedures in isolation areas. High standard of cleanliness and sanitation with strong attention to detail. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, fluent in English. Basic computer skills are a necessity. Ability to work as part of a team and also independently. Possess good time management skills, able to follow directions, work to deadlines, and have attention to detail. Capable of meeting the physical demands of the position; able to stand for long periods of time and ability to move and lift up to 60 lbs. Possess the fortitude to work in a hospital setting. Valid within 6 months Criminal Records Check. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over. Preferred Qualifications: Previous cleaning experiences in a health care setting preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills and training in customer relations. WHMIS certificate.

What you’ll do

Clean and disinfect public, patient, and office areas, including collecting and disposing of waste. Help maintain safe, welcoming healthcare spaces and support infection prevention and the wellbeing of patients, residents, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 10 or an equivalent is required, along with the ability to perform specialized cleaning in isolation areas and meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 60 pounds. Applicants must communicate fluently in English, have basic computer skills, work independently and as part of a team, and provide a criminal records check valid within six months; healthcare cleaning experience and WHMIS certification are preferred.

Benefits

• Northern Living Allowance • Personal Travel Expense Reimbursement

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Specialized Isolation-Area Cleaning
• Infection Prevention
• Sanitation
• Attention to Detail
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Basic Computer Skills
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Time Management
• Following Directions
• Meeting Deadlines
• Physical Stamina
• Lifting up to 60 Pounds
• Customer Relations
• WHMIS

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety