Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)NVI shuttle Local between PMH/PHH/PAH and PHH-CVHMulti-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirementShift Start Time/End TimeAs requiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$29.24 - $29.24Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateAug. 24 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Logistics Manager or designate, and utilizing a computerized dispatch system, the Inter-Facility Porter assists patient care staff by transporting patients and their belongings to various destinations within the hospital or to another facility; administers first aid as required.Performs a variety of duties relating to distribution and transportation of hospital items such as laboratory specimens, blood and blood products, charts, pharmaceuticals, and medical and surgical supplies and the movement of equipment such as beds, commodes, walkers, lift equipment, and medical gas cylinders. Completes record keeping functions associated with distribution duties.



Responsible for performing all deliveries and returns of medical rolling stock to/from the equipment depot.Responsible for the cleaning processes associated with each piece maintained by the sites equipment depot and sending in work orders for repairs on said equipment. Performs some general clerical duties as required and maintains a clean, safe and tidy work area.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 10, plus one-year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. Class 4 Driver's License (Restricted).Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to deal with others effectively with high level of customer servicePhysical ability to perform the duties of the positionAbility to organize work with minimal supervision or directionAbility to operate related equipment, including computers and handheld computing devicesNVI shuttle Local between PMH/PHH/PAH and PHH-CVH.BC's health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a recent provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases.The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates

📌 Inter-Facility Porter (Canada)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Canada