Environmental Services Lead

Requisition # CUSTO002321 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Term Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)
November 01, 2025 – June 9, 2026
This position is at the L03 level with an hourly pay range of $30.82 – $39.00

APPLY: Environmental Services Lead – Environmental Services – Term Full Time | External Yukon Hospital Careers (ultipro.ca)

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services (EVS) and Laundry, the Lead Hand is responsible for a variety of cleaning duties, and supervising other custodial worker. Working in collaboration with the Manger, Environmental Services, the cumbent oversees quality control, time management, and adherence to policy and procedures by all staff on shift during their working hours.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques including staff and work scheduling methods and practices, recruitment and perform management;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Strong computer and word processing/spreadsheets, PowerPoint skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Conflict resolution sills;
• Ability to work independently under pressure with constant interruptions;
• Ability to take directions from various sources and meet deadlines;
• Good recordkeeping skills;
• Ability to multitask and prioritize;
• Ability to set priorities and to show good judgement;
• Ability to manage and supervise staff;
• Ability to assess and evaluate resource re-equipment;
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

The successful applicant is required to have at least three (3) month’s experience performing housekeeping duties; valid class 5 driver’s license; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) (to be obtained within first month of hire).

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [email protected] or calling 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.