Island Health·Tofino, British Columbia
Coordinate and evaluate work assignments.
Supervise designated housekeeping and laundry staff.
Administer housekeeping and laundry services day to day as assigned.
Perform supervisory and housekeeping and laundry duties in accordance with VIHA values and strategic direction.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility
Close Date Location Tofino General Hospital (TGH) - Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Facility Wide Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $29.24 - $29.24 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Aug. 10 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) 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
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient 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. The Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor performs a variety of supervisory and housekeeping and laundry duties including coordinating and evaluating work assignments; supervision of designated housekeeping and laundry staff; and the day to day administration of housekeeping and laundry services as assigned.
Grade 10 and two (2) years recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Deal with others effectively.
Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Operate related equipment.
Supervise and organize work.
Knowledge of washing ingredients.
Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
Market context
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