Environmental Services I

Role overview

Ross Memorial Hospital is hiring a permanent full-time Environmental Services I team member for its Environmental Services department in Lindsay, Ontario. This position is part of the CUPE bargaining unit and is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2026.

About the hospital

Ross Memorial Hospital is an active acute-care community hospital serving the City of Kawartha Lakes. Its services include acute and continuing care, a 24/7/365 emergency department that treats about 45,000 patients annually, orthopedics, ophthalmology, a dialysis unit, mental health programs, and restorative seniors care. The organization emphasizes compassionate and high-quality patient care.

Department purpose

The Environmental Services team is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe setting for patients, visitors, and staff. Work in this department must align with infection prevention and control best practices and uphold the highest possible standards.

Key duties

The source does not provide a detailed task list, but this role supports environmental cleaning and related housekeeping/grounds-keeping functions in a healthcare environment.

Essential qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent level of education
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, patients, and the public at all levels
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• Willingness to complete required competency training, including CPI, WHMIS, and similar certifications
• Physical capability to handle heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and extended bending or stooping
• Ability to meet the job’s physical demands as outlined in the current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred background

• Prior housekeeping or grounds-keeping experience in a healthcare setting or a similar institution

Work schedule

This role requires availability for eight-hour night shifts with weekend rotation. Shift patterns and total hours may change based on departmental needs and in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment equity and workplace expectations

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the hiring process, on request. Employees are also expected to meet the organization’s standards for respectful, professional, and appropriate conduct under the RMH Code of Conduct.

Additional job details

Job number: J0626-0309

Union: CUPE

Department: Environmental Services

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Open positions: 1

Date posted: June 22, 2026

Closing date: June 24, 2026

Job type: Permanent Full Time