Welcome to health care that soars above. Welcome to WRHN.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Switchboard
Position: Part Time Switchboard Operator
Hours of Work: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)
Position Summary:

Operate the Hospital’s centralized switchboard including: the processing of calls to both sites, paging within and across sites, monitoring of all alarms, panels, security systems as well as responding to emergency codes. Contribute to ensuring there is a secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma

Previous SL1 Switchboard experience mandatory

Previous customer service experience in call center preferred

Competent in Word and Excel

Proficiency in keyboarding, minimum 45 wpm

Emergency Responders course an asset

Must be able to sit for a long period of time

Pleasant telephone manners

Medical terminology preferred

Ability to work independently

Good attendance record.





WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants:

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

Post Date

08/04/2026

Salary

CAD 26.85-28.82

Close Date

08/11/2026

Location

CA:ON:Kitchener

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📌 Switchboard Operator (Ontario)
🏢 Grand River Hospital
📍 Ontario