Support Services Worker

Island Health; Tofino; On-site; CAD 31,572 - 44,966; Part time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Support Services Worker in Tofino. This temporary part-time project role involves performing food services, housekeeping, and laundry tasks while ensuring patient and staff safety.

Candidates must possess Grade 10 education and Food Safe Level 1, along with effective communication skills and physical ability to fulfill position duties. The role is essential for vacation relief with varying work hours based on shift vacancies.

Qualifications

• Grade 10, plus two years' recent experience in a commercial or industrial laundry or equivalent.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform food services, housekeeping, and laundry tasks.
• Ensure patient and staff safety in accordance with the organization's values.
• Adjust to changing hours based on vacant shifts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform tasks

Education

Grade 10 education

Food Safe Level 1

Job description

Support Services Worker - (231184)

Close Date

Jun. 15 2026

Location

Work Area (FBA Only)

Tofino

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0900-1700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT Project

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.78 - $27.78

Paid FTE

0.89

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

63.75

Planned Start Date

Jun. 18 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 15 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

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

Yes

Job Description

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

Positions at this level are responsible to the Manager or designate and perform food services, housekeeping and laundry tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10, plus two years' recent related experience in a commercial or industrial laundry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Level 1.

Skills And Abilities

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

This is a vacation relief line with both Food Services and Housekeeping. Hours may change based on vacant shifts needing to be filled.

Additional Clauses

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