Environmental Services Assistant

Union:SEIU 
Number of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre
Department:Environmental Services 
Reports to:Manager 
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Wage range:$26.87-$27.45 per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements). 
Shifts:  Must be available for all shifts. Day Evening and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: January 22 2026

Our Environmental Services Department is looking for hard-working and dedicated people to join our team! The Environmental Aide plays an essential role in cleaning and infection prevention in our hospitals and a positive patient experience to those we serve in our community.

Duties

• Performing routine cleaning (surface disinfection mopping vacuuming dusting etc.) of all areas of the facility including but not limited to occupied patient rooms clinic areas nursing stations waiting rooms lobbies washrooms offices kitchens utility rooms corridors morgues equipment and public areas in accordance with quality standards procedures and training. Replenishing washroom supplies.
• Removing and handling recycling compost garbage biomedical and cytotoxic waste in accordance with procedures and legislation.
• Successful candidates may also be trained on the use of motorized cleaning equipment and performing floor care Attending staff meetings safety huddles education and training as required.
• Utilizing cleaning chemicals (i.e. bleach) and equipment (such as ladders mops vacuums and some motorized cleaning equipment) in accordance with training and procedures.
• Wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform as required.
• Performing other duties in support of the Housekeeping function; performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications :

• Completion of high school or combination of education and training deemed equivalent.
• Experience in a similar or relevant role an asset.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: standing sweeping pushing/pulling carts walking on uneven surfaces reaching forward reaching above and below the shoulders ability to lift up to 25 kg.
• Ability to read write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders instructions and material such as short notes brief forms etc.
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding subtracting etc.)
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards. 

Additional Information :

Why join UHN 

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time