Porter
- Company: Island Health
- Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) Victoria, BC, CA V8R 1J8
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-21
Close Date
Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
RJH
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
As required/TBD
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$29.24 - $29.24
Paid FTE
NA
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
NA
Planned Start Date
Nov. 16 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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 Manager or designate, and working within a computerized dispatch and workflow system, the Patient Porter provides integrated portering services, with a primary focus of patient transport and secondary responsibility for material and equipment transport.
The Porter works dynamically according to patient care workflow demands, ensuring patient movements are prioritized while completing material, equipment, and supply transport during periods of reduced patient transport activity. The role supports clinical operations by ensuring timely, safe movement of patients, equipment, supplies, and medical rolling stock throughout the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10, plus one year recent, related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD471.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Facilities Subsector
Affiliation/Union
HEU