General Laundry Worker B - Central Laundry

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a General Laundry Worker B for the Central Laundry at Halifax Infirmary. The role focuses on finishing and folding linens, with duties including pickup, sorting, washing, and distribution of clean linen. You will also record daily laundry weight and prepare monthly reports.

Casual relief position with shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary is $20.74–$21.56 per hour, with no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to maintain established production standards.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and the ability to multi-task.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Finish and fold clean linens at the Central Laundry.
• Pickup, sorting, washing, folding and distributing clean linen.
• Order supplies and maintain billing status.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

French language

Production standards

Education

Grade 12/GED or equivalent

Job description

General Laundry Worker B - Central Laundry

Req ID: 228190
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance - QEII
Department: FMS LAUNDRY & LINEN QE2
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 5
Union: NSGEU SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Linen Distribution Manager, the General Laundry Worker is responsible for primarily finishing and folding clean linens at the Central Laundry. Additionally, the successful candidate is responsible for pickup, sorting, washing, folding and distributing clean linen; ordering supplies, and maintaining billing status. This position is also responsible for recording the weight of laundry each day and preparing a report at the end of each month. The incumbent also maintains and cleans equipment and the work area.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required
• Ability to maintain established production standards
• Must be able to work with little supervision and the ability to multi-task
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Casual Relief, no guaranteed hours

Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.