Truck Driver - Central Laundry

​Req ID: 185409
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital  
Department: FMS LAUNDRY & LINEN QE2
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40%) x 2 
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-Oct-24

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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager of Central Laundry, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Loading and unloading of washers. 
• Responsible for proper chemical balance in washers. 
• Soiled linen sorting, shakeout and folding. 
• Transport by truck soiled and clean linen to various sites. 
• Loads and unloads linen carts from the truck. 
• Distributes clean linen and picks up soiled linen various locations. 
• Performs other duties as described in the job description.
• Completes all required documentation, driver’s logs & vehicle circle checks.
• Performs various duties on clean side of laundry facility.

About You

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

• Grade 12 / GED
• Previous Industrial washer experience with knowledge of laundry chemicals. 
• 1 year relevant experience required    
• Ability to safely operate standard transmission vehicle. 
• Clean driving abstract. 
• Previous laundry & linen experience. 
• Class 5 Drivers License

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 (40%) position; 30 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts are Saturday and Sunday; 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Compensation and Benefits

$20.13 - $21.69 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.