Location: Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3W7
Schedule #1: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (5 days, 8 hours)
Schedule #2: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm AND Monday and Tuesday, 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm (4 days, 10 hours)
Status: Permanent, Full-Time

About K-Bro

Founded in 1954, K-Bro is Canada’s leading provider of laundry and linen services, trusted by major healthcare and hospitality organizations nationwide. With 13 facilities in Canada and operations in the UK, K-Bro employs over 3,000 people and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: KBL).

The Role

We are hiring two Permanent Full-Time Linen Porters to support operations at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. In this role, you will help ensure residents and healthcare staff receive clean, high-quality linens safely and on time.

This is a unionized position. Wages, progression and working conditions are governed by our collective agreement, which means clear pay steps and the protections that come with union representation.

Responsibilities:

- Collect, sort and transport soiled linens to the designated processing areas.
- Wash, dry, fold and hang general linens and residents’ personal clothing, following handling requirements for each item type.
- Count and transfer linens between carts as required.
- Label, stage and deliver clean linen carts to the appropriate units based on scheduled needs.
- Top up linen supplies on the units and exchange clean carts for soiled ones.
- Collect soiled linens from the units on schedule.
- Maintain familiarity with cart locations across all serviced units.
- Safely manoeuvre laundry carts to and from units.
- Load and unload linen carts from the trailer and load soiled tubs for return transport.




- Respond promptly and professionally to linen-related requests from healthcare staff.
- Answer phone calls from the units and follow up as needed.
- Use tablets to track linen usage and complete required documentation accurately.
- Keep linen rooms, carts, and work areas clean, organized and safe.
- Follow all infection prevention, safety and PPE protocols at all times.

Candidate Requirements

- Physically fit and capable of maneuvering large mobile containers
- Fluent in reading and speaking English
- Able to work in early mornings (from 6 am), late nights (until 11 pm), weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and holidays
- Courteous, punctual, responsible and reliable
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Up-to-date immunizations (e.g. Hepatitis A & B, MMR, Influenza) (mandatory)
- Clean criminal record (mandatory)

Why Join Us

- Stable, permanent full-time role with competitive pay under our collective agreement
- Comprehensive advantages package including extended health, dental and vision care
- Hands-on training and long-term growth opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with regular company events
- Be part of a team that directly supports healthcare safety and quality

Learn more about us at www.k-brolinen.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you physically able to maneuver large mobile containers (up to 50 lbs)?
- Are you comfortable with getting regular vaccinations?
- Which schedule are you applying for?

Licence/Certification:

- driver's licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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