Laundry Worker

Do you have a knack for keeping things clean and organized? Come join the Toronto South Detention Centre team as a Laundry Worker, where you will assist with the collection, sorting and delivering of offender laundry, as well as the operation of the facility warehouse.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:
• Perform full laundry duties
• Deliver laundry to all areas of the facility by collecting, transporting, loading and unloading carts and vehicles
• Keep an inventory of cleaning products, chemicals, and linen supplies
• Maintain work area by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, containers, and carts, and report equipment issues to supervisor
• Work with assigned offender helpers in the laundry area, instructing, evaluating and guiding them in their assigned responsibilities
• Ensure safety and security of laundry helpers and security of laundry equipment, cleaning products, chemicals and work areas

How do I qualify?Technical and Safety Knowledge and Skills:• You have knowledge of laundry processes such as treatment of linens and clothing, use of cleaning products and chemicals, and operation of laundry equipment
• You have knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and related procedures regarding the handling of soiled laundry
• You have the ability to apply knowledge of security practices and techniques to ensure custody and control of offender helpers and security of work area

Analytical Skills:• You can sort clothing and bedding by type of fabric and colour to determine appropriate wash cycle or temperature settings for different types of materials
• You can provide input into offender disciplinary and performance reports and recognize security and workplace hazards so that corrective action can be prompt
• You can determine and maintain records of usage and ensure adequate stock to meet established clothing and bedding quotas

Communication Skills:• You can exchange facts and information and follow general instructions regarding laundry tasks
• You can identify and report mechanical failures of laundry equipment and record inventory and cleaning logs
• You can supervise and train inmate helpers in laundry methods and procedures

Tact and Discretion:• You have ability to maintain control of offender helpers, deal with behavioural issues, and ensure adherence to institutional safety and security policies and procedures

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