The Monteith Correctional Complex with the Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking an experienced laundry professional to provide full laundry services for the facility and supervise inmate helpers.
The Monteith Correctional Complex is seeking a reliable and experienced laundry professional to support the effective operation of the facility.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering full laundry services and providing day-to-day supervision to inmate helpers in a safe and structured environment.
How You Will Contribute
- You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility's laundry services.
- You will supervise, train, and provide direction to assigned work groups of inmate helpers in approved laundering methods and techniques.
- You will assist with, and/or oversee, the receiving, sorting, processing, and distribution of laundry throughout the facility.
Note
This position involves working directly with and providing direction to inmate helpers and is eligible for a Custodial Responsibility Allowance.
- You have demonstrated knowledge of and experience with laundry processes including treatment of different fabrics and materials, use of cleaning products and chemicals, and the operation of specialized equipment (i.e. industrial washing machines, industrial dryers, sewing machines)
- You are able to obtain and apply knowledge of organizational policies and protocols to ensure safety and security of inmate helpers and work area
- You have the ability to efficiently receive, sort, process, and distribute high volumes of laundry in a fast-paced environment.
- You have knowledge of health and safety requirements, including WHMIS, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the use of safety data sheets (e.g., MSDS/SDS).
- You can supervise and train inmate helpers in laundry procedures as well as provide input on inmate helper performance reports
- You can interact cooperatively with all levels of correctional facility staff
- You are able to report laundry equipment malfunctions as well as maintain records and logs
- You have problem-solving and analytical skills to address issues related to daily operation of laundry services
- You have organizational skills to determine priorities when scheduling laundry production, review requests and coordinate pick-up and delivery of laundry
- You have computer skills to update and maintain necessary laundry room inventories and support admission and discharge procedures
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
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The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
- A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- Many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
- A defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- Group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- A range of vacation and leave options
- An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
