Environmental Associate

Job Description This position performs duties necessary to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for all clients/patients, staff and visitors of the hospital. What must you have? Completion of Grade 10 education or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. Demonstrates ability to follow oral and written instructions and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. Must be able to perform such manual tasks as mopping and buffing floors, wall washing, changing cubicle and window drapes, moving furniture, vacuuming, cleaning, and polishing. Proven attendance record. What else do you bring? Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to handle multi tasks and priorities. Excellent conflict resolution skills. Ability to understand relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated excellent ability to work with a variety of individuals in a co-operative manner both independently and as part of a team with minimal direction. Demonstrated commitment to customer service. Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all. Ability to perform the essential duties of the job. Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring. Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment. Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes Previous experience within the Environmental Associate classification This position is represented by OPSEU. You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health. Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

Maintain a sanitary and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors through various cleaning and manual tasks. Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures to foster an inclusive healthcare environment.

Requires completion of Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Candidates must be able to perform physical manual labor and communicate effectively in English.

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mopping
• Buffing floors
• Wall washing
• Vacuuming
• Polishing
• Time management
• Conflict resolution
• Confidentiality
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Organizational skills

• Healthcare
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level