Sewing Machine Operator

Service New Brunswick
Sewing Machine Operator
Casual, On-Call
Saint John
Open Competition

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Health Services Division in the Laundry and Linen Services branch as a Sewing Machine Operator at the Saint John Laundry facility on King William Road.

Working at Service New Brunswick is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career. Guided by our vision of "Excellence in Service Delivery", our teams provide high-quality, innovative public services for customers with a focus on value for all New Brunswickers.

Known for our people-oriented workplace culture, we foster an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are celebrated. We are proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025!
Reporting to the Laundry Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Inspect and alters damaged fabric items such as bedding, surgical towels, and uniforms.
• Stamp identification logo onto fabrics.
• Create a variety of items from fabric by creating patterns, calculating and measuring fabric, cutting material, sewing material, and adding features.
• Order, stores and maintains inventory.
• Operate and maintain various pieces of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Show others how to perform tasks or duties as a part of departmental orientation.
• Deliver excellent customer service when interacting with our customers.
• Adhere to corporate policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must:

• Possess a high school diploma or successful completion of G.E.D.
• Possess a minimum of two (2) years of previous sewing experience.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work evenings, weekends, variable shifts, holidays, etc.
• Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Hourly Rate: $28.72 - Canadian Union of Public Employees - Local 1190.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line by clicking here by February 16, 2026 indicating competition number R85-2025/26-850. In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.