Porter - Laundry

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 29,344 - 41,794; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Regional Laundry (VHW) is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Laundry Attendant in Victoria, BC. You will receive, weigh, transport and handle soiled linens and move large linen racks on site.

You will operate the cart washer, the cart dumper, and the heat transfer-labelling machine, reporting to the Senior Laundry Attendant. Grade 10 or equivalent and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Receives, weighs, transports and handles soiled linens; moves large wheeled linen racks.
• Operates automatic cart washer, the laundry cart dumper, and the heat transfer-labelling machine.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Victoria Regional Laundry (VHW) - Victoria, BC V8Z 1R7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:26-16:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jul. 27 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Senior Laundry Attendant. Receives, weighs, transports, and handles soiled linens and transports large wheeled linen racks. Operates automatic cart washer, the laundry cart dumper machine, and the heat transfer-labelling machine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.