We are building a talent pool for Casual Laundry Sorter-Washer positions at Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. This is not a standard posting for an immediate start it is an opportunity to register your interest and be considered as shifts and vacancies become available. If you are looking for flexible, as-needed work within Canada’s top hospital network, this is your entry point.
Company Overview
University Health Network is not just another hospital system. We are the number one hospital in Canada and the top publicly funded hospital in the world. Our sites include Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute, and West Park Healthcare Centre. With over 44,000 team members, we are also Canada’s largest hospital-based research institute. What does that mean for someone joining our Linen and Laundry team? It means you are not just supporting one building or one department. You are contributing to an internationally recognized standard of patient care, infection control, and operational excellence. Every cart you deliver, every load you process, and every piece of equipment you restock helps our clinical teams do what they do best.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload clean linen from delivery carts and load soiled linen onto trailers for transport to external laundering providers.
- Deliver linen carts to patient care units, clinics, and emergency departments based on daily par level requirements.
- Count unused linen from the previous day and adjust orders accordingly to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Respond to special linen requests from clinical areas and stock as needed.
- Operate industrial washers and dryers to clean scrubs, curtains, patient slings, and other washable items.
- Restock Scrubex dispensing machines with clean surgical scrubs and remove soiled items for laundering.
- At Toronto General only: complete UHN-provided tow motor training and obtain licensing to safely transport linen carts.
- At Toronto Western only: restock aLex linen dispensing machines with clean sheets, towels, and linens on patient units.
- Follow all Infection Prevention and Control protocols, including hand hygiene, isolation procedures, and proper PPE use.
- Clean and disinfect equipment using bleach and hospital-grade chemicals in accordance with safety training.
- Wear required PPE including gloves, isolation gowns, surgical masks, N95 respirators, and eye protection as needed.
- Perform cross-functional duties and other tasks consistent with the job classification as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
- Less than three months of practical experience—this is an entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training provided.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
- Physically capable of pushing and pulling loaded linen carts weighing up to 23 kilograms.
- Basic math skills for counting inventory and adjusting par levels.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy hospital environment.
- Professional, courteous demeanor with a client-service orientation.
- Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with UHN privacy policies.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse workforce and appreciate varying perspectives and backgrounds.
Additional requirement for Toronto General applicants:
- Successful completion of UHN’s internal tow motor training program and licensing.
Benefits and Perks
- Prestigious workplace. Join the team at Canada’s top hospital and take pride in where you work.
- Casual status flexibility. Ideal for students, caregivers, or anyone seeking supplemental income with variable scheduling.
- Comprehensive PPE and safety training. You will be trained to work safely in a clinical environment.
- Cross-site opportunities. As a casual employee, you may be eligible to pick up shifts at multiple UHN locations.
- Entry point into the UHN network. Many team members begin in support services and progress into permanent or advanced roles.
- Inclusive hiring commitment. UHN welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provides accommodations upon request at every stage.
How to Apply
This posting is for a talent pool, not a single open vacancy. By applying, you are expressing your interest in being contacted when casual shifts or positions become available at Toronto General or Toronto Western. To be considered, please submit your resume through the official UHN careers portal. Be sure to indicate your site preference Toronto General, Toronto Western, or both in your application. We review talent pool submissions regularly. If your qualifications align with current or anticipated needs, a member of our recruitment team will reach out to discuss next steps.
UHN is committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the patients and communities we serve. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please indicate this when you apply. We will work with you to ensure your full participation.
This is more than a laundry role. It is a chance to be part of something larger—a world-class institution where every position contributes to better health outcomes.