Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 Team UHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 Team UHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca

Job Description
Union: CUPE

New or Replace Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range:



$28.80 - $29.69 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: Monday to Friday (1100-1900)

Status: Temporary Full time (Contract End Date ~Dec 18, 2026)

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Duties

Performing service functions in support of Perioperative Services i.e. stocking supplies; performing direct patient assistance functions

Performing transport functions; performing environmental support and maintenance services within the Perioperative Services unit and adjacent work settings

Performing cross-functional duties; performing other assigned tasks and duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned for the shift.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade XI or recognized equivalent

One (1) year experience in a related patient care capacity

Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation

Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)

Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.

Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials

Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset

Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Operating Room environment, within scope of responsibility

Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients





Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner

Must be flexible to work all shifts

Physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care

Additional Information
Why join UHN?

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Perioperative Services Attendant - Operating Room (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario