Support Partner

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: NOWU

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: MHDU

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Wage Range: $26.44 – $28.50 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)

Hours: 0.5 FTE

Shifts: Days/Afternoons 0800-1600, 1100-1900

Status: Permanent Part Time

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Position Summary:

The Support Partner is a valuable member of our team, playing a critical role in assisting direct patient caregivers and managing the Clinic’s functionality.

Duties:

• Provides assistance to direct patient caregivers through the performance of specific activities related to the maintenance of the Clinic, including: cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing instruments
• Setting up clinic areas;
• Transporting X-rays, charts, etc.
• Patients support activities
• Environmental support activities
• Transportation support activities
• Other duties directly related with the proper maintenance of the Clinic

Qualifications

 

• Completion of a secondary school diploma program
• Experience with housekeeping, portering and/or unit aide
• Evidence of ability to lift heavy objects
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Evidence of good independent initiative
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Good organization and time management skills
• Previous Hospital experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital environment preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.