Compensation Pay Range: $21.53-$26.42 Job Description:Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.COMPENSATIONEffective June 21, 2024, as a result of the LiUNA arbitration award,
the pay band for this position no longer includes STEP 1. The starting salary will be commensurate with experience, beginning at STEP 2 or higher on the pay grid.- Performs a variety of environmental activities to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, families and staff. This role requires availability on weekends, holidays, and overnights.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES- - Cleans assigned area by washing furnishings, and equipment with cleaning solutions, disinfects to prevent the spread of disease - Scrubs, waxes and polishes floors - Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floor and furniture - Empties trash baskets and recycling containers - Makes beds with clean linen in prescribed manner - Scour, disinfects and polishes work as assigned - Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, employees and Hospital information - Completes other related duties as required PHYSICAL DEMANDS- - Work may include lifting, pulling, carrying and pushing. Considerable walking, standing with occasional bending and stooping. May be in frequent contact with water, cleaning and disinfectant solutions. QUALIFICATIONS- - Completion of High School Diploma or the equivalent (Essential) - Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning, sanitation process and housekeeping techniques (Essential) - Experience in hospital cleaning procedures such as dealing with infectious disease (preferred)
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills (Essential) - Ability to work with limited supervision. (Essential) - Demonstrated ability to read and understand oral English instructions and procedures. (Essential) - Criminal Record Check (Essential) - Bilingualism (English/French) (preferred) - Please note, you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America, (LiUNA 3000).Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.CHEO is committed to providing a safe setting for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. -Ottawa est bâtie sur un territoire non cédé du peuple anichinabé algonquin. Les Anichinabés vivent sur ce territoire depuis des millénaires. Nous leur rendons hommage, ainsi qu’à ce territoire. Leur culture et leur présence ont enrichi le territoire et continuent de l’enrichir. Le CHEO rend également hommage à l’ensemble des Premières Na
📌 Environmental Services Attendant, Environmental Services - Permanent Casual/ Préposée Aux Services Environnementaux, Services Environnementaux- Poste Permanent Occasionnelle (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ottawa