Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services is seeking a motivated individual for the Environmental Services position in Gondar, Ethiopia. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting healthcare environments, operating cleaning equipment, and reporting hazards. The role requires completion of Grade 10, computer knowledge, and physical capability for lifting. A competitive salary is offered, along with a Remote Retention Allowance. This is a part-time position with variable shifts and no degree requirement.
Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. AHS will provide the necessary training to safely clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas, and other common staff/public areas in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing cleaning supplies and linens. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.

Classification: Environmental Services Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen & Environmental Services Primary Location: Wabasca/Desmarais Hlthcare Cnt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 07-APR-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 17-APR-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $21.92 Maximum Salary: $23.96 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous cleaning experience preferred. Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.