Aide – Environmental Services – Housekeeping (Casual)

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: AIDEE001563
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Job Type: Casual
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Hourly $ 23.79 – $ 31.95
Hours of Work: This position requires availability to work call-in shifts during weekdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
Application Deadline: May 6, 2026

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

Accountability
The Aide – Environmental Services (Housekeeping) will be responsible for reporting to the designated Supervisor – Client Services.

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 & 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

Working Conditions
•It will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
•Considerable walking, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending.
•Frequently required to lift up to 30 lbs.

About Working with Us
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.
We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

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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.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:
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

No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.
SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance.
However, only those selected for 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