Environmental Services Aide

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: CUPE TRI

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehab - Hillcrest Reactivation Centre

Department: Environmental Services

Reports To: Manager

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week 

Shift: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rotating Weekends

Salary: $26.70-$26.99 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: March 23, 2026

Duties

• Perform cleaning duties - collecting garbage, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, disinfecting, and washing of specific areas.
• Disinfects complete bed unit.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; replenishes supplies in washrooms, receiving and checking cleaning supplies, cleaning, and tidying utility rooms.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining floors
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining assigned areas
• Perform project work, which includes wall washing, high dusting, vacuuming, stripping, and waxing of floors as needed
• Collecting, packaging, and disposing of garbage
• Responsible for set-ups, replacing materials and frequent moving of equipment and furniture
• Attend required education and safety training
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in training of new personnel in all required job functions
• Any other related duties as required
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies, and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

• At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6months on the job training
• Ability to use tools and equipment common to the work being performed including vacuum, dry mop, squeegee, space sweeper, etc.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting 11 kg to 20 kg
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions
• Ability to understand material such as short notes, brief forms and/or instructions
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, etc.)
• Compliance with Body Substance Precautions provisions
• Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• Close 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 UHN's 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.