Requisition # CUSTO002369 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Casual on Call – No Guaranteed Hours
This position is at the L01 level with an hourly pay range of $28.69 to $36.30
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, the Custodial Worker provides housekeeping services in all areas of the hospital and to contracted customers as assigned by the Manager of Environmental Services and performs other related duties.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of housekeeping practices
- Basic knowledge of infection control for health care facilities
- Knowledge of proper biohazardous medical waste disposal
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices and procedures
- Ability to perform janitorial and housekeeping duties in accordance with approved methods and procedures
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language
- Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to plan and prioritize work
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness
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 by 4:00 pm September 23, 2025
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.
Posting Date: September 09, 2025