Job Description

Labourer (Laundry Worker)
Primary Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide laundry-related services for the Veterinary Medical Centre.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Supervisor, Medical Device Reprocessing, this position works as an integral member of the team to provide high-quality control in laundry supply, particularly as it relates to care and control of operating room linen. This position works in an animal facility with small animals (canine, feline, avian, and some exotics) and large animals (bovine, equine, caprine, porcine, ovine and some exotics), which exposes employees to the unpredictability of animals, dander, and waste. It requires a substantial amount of lifting, moving, and cleaning of equipment/work area and is subject to dress code, traffic pattern restrictions and compliance with biosecurity policies.
Accountabilities:

• Daily pick up, proper laundering (including cleaning, drying, folding) and delivery of linen
• Ensure adequate supply of clean linen supplies throughout the hospital
• Ensures linen requiring mending is sent for repair
• Respond to requests for service/information as necessary
• Maintain accurate written and computerized records as necessary
• Maintain cooperative working relations with students, staff, and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Education: Completion of Grade 12
Experience: Previous experience working in a laundry facility or medical clinic preferred, but not necessary.
Skills:

• Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to adapt and work in a dynamic environment, maintaining a professional and positive demeanour;
• Effective interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with limited supervision;
• Ability to perform moderate physical labour.

Department: Veterinary Medical Centre
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Monday to Friday varying hours, and potentially weekends
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $20.38 - 23.75 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 6/30/2025
Closing Date: 7/7/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.