Laundry Worker - Laundry Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Permanent Part-time Laundry Support position. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of laundry services, maintaining infection control standards, and processing laundry efficiently. Candidates must have at least a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent experience, knowledge of infection control, and completion of WHMIS training. This position offers flexibility with 30 hours biweekly and competitive hourly compensation ranging from $20.74 to $21.56, along with a benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures required.
• Completion of WHMIS training is necessary.
• Good knowledge of Infection Control Guidelines for industrial laundry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of department equipment.
• Continuous processing of soiled and clean laundry products.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety for laundry customers.

Skills

Knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Good knowledge of Infection Control Guidelines

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Req ID: 213860
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Laundry YRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40%) x 1
CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community‑based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high‑quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the department equipment, in accordance with standards, regulations, and department policies; and to ensure the continuous processing of soiled and clean laundry and linen products in the department, so as to provide clean and safe products to be used by the laundry customers, in appropriate quantities; and to carry out the above functions in a professional manner, that achieves the Mission, goals, and Objectives of the Nova Scotia Health.

About You

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

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures.
• Completion of WHMIS training.
• Good knowledge of the Infection Control Guidelines as they pertain to an industrial laundry operation.
• 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

• Permanent Part‑time position; 30 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

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

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.