Aide – Environmental Services / Housekeeping

Internal/External Posting
Position Type: Full-time
Posting Type: Existing position
Location: Sioux Lookout 2026 Salary Range: $43,304 – $58,166 per annum. Hours of Work: This position requires availability to work scheduled shifts during weekdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Reference Number: AIDEE001552
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Accountability:
The Aide – Environmental Services (H) will be responsible for reporting to the designated Supervisor – Client Services.

Job Summary:
As a crucial member of our team, the Aide – Environmental Services (H) is responsible for keeping the hostel locations across Sioux Lookout at a high standard of cleanliness.

Qualifications:
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• The ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Aide – Environmental Services.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a health services environment, would be an asset.
• Must have the flexibility to work all shifts.
• Must be an independent and self-motivated worker, as well as the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Clean and Sanitize Guest Rooms, Bathrooms, and Common Areas
• Make beds with fresh linens and change pillowcases, sheets, and towels as required
• Empty trash bins and replace liners in rooms, bathrooms, and lobbies
• Dust and wipe furniture, fixtures, windowsills, baseboards, bedside tables, lamps, chairs, and reachable surfaces
• Disinfect toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, and bathroom floors, clean mirrors and walls near water fixtures
• Vacuum carpets or mop floors in guest rooms, bathrooms, hallways, lobbies, and lounges
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces (e.g. doorknobs, handrails, light switches) throughout the facility
• Replenish guest amenities such as soap, toilet paper, towels, tissues, and other items as required
• Ensure cleaning carts and supply rooms are stocked daily
• Maintain organized and stocked linen closets
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to management promptly (e.g. flickering lights, loose handrails, blocked fire exits)
• Monitor “SHARPS” containers for damage or if containers are full, report to the supervisor
• Respect guests’ privacy and maintain confidentiality regarding their stays
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions
• It will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Considerable walking, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending.

Benefits:

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:

•Pension plan
•Fitness reimbursement program
•Comprehensive insurance coverage
•Professional development opportunities
•Relocation assistance

Apply online at https://slfnha.com/careers/job-listing/

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Closing Date: Open to Filled

No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com