Housekeeping Aide

Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring a Housekeeping Aide to support operations at Whistler Health Centre in Whistler, British Columbia, with coverage for Pemberton Health Centre as well. The role sits within a client- and family-centred care environment and supports a workplace culture built on safety, respect, continuous learning, and better outcomes.

The pay for this position is CAD 25.82 per hour.

What you will do

You will carry out a range of cleaning and environmental services tasks to help maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning healthcare setting. This includes damp dusting, both wet and dry mopping, floor care and refinishing with the right equipment, cleaning and disinfecting ceilings, walls, vents, washrooms, beds, furniture, and equipment, as well as collecting and removing regular waste and biomedical waste. The work also involves spill cleanup, making beds, and keeping the facility clean in line with organizational policies, routines, and procedures.

About the environmental services team

Environmental Services at VCH goes beyond general janitorial work. The team partners with hospital staff and infection control and patient care teams to help protect patients, visitors, and employees through proper medical cleaning and disinfection. Duties cover clinical and non-clinical spaces such as patient rooms, offices, washrooms, and common areas, along with garbage removal, recycling, soiled linen handling, biohazard waste disposal, carpet vacuuming, floor polishing, and surface disinfection.

Education and experience

Applicants should have completed Grade 10 or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

The role requires the physical capability to perform the work, strong verbal and written communication, the ability to work well with others, good organization skills, and the ability to use related equipment.

Additional conditions

Work schedules, days off, and assigned work areas may change based on operational needs and in line with the collective agreement and applicable legislation. Selected candidates may need to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Under Ministry of Health policy, workers in publicly funded healthcare facilities must report prior receipt of certain vaccines or past history of certain infections. This information is collected during onboarding so that any missing vaccines can be offered and appropriate steps can be taken if exposure to a communicable disease or an outbreak occurs.

Why join Vancouver Coastal Health

VCH describes itself as a leading healthcare innovator focused on medical care, research, and teaching, serving more than one million residents of British Columbia. The organization emphasizes bold thinking, thoughtful risk-taking, and a team-based culture that supports patients and families.

Benefits and workplace support

Employees can access a comprehensive health benefits package that includes MSP, extended health and dental coverage, and a municipal pension plan. VCH also offers employer-paid training, leadership development opportunities, wellness supports such as counselling and critical incident services for employees and their immediate families, recognition programs, and staff discount offers and deals.

Equity and inclusion

The organization states that it is committed to equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive workplaces where employees can bring their whole selves to work. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.

Vancouver Coastal Health notes that it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Current employees of VCH must apply through the internal career portal on CareerHub. Internal applicants who use the external portal will be treated as external candidates, and seniority will not apply.