John Ramsay

Job Title
Printer 2

Department/Location
Print Shop

Editor’s note: Did you know that every week the Print Shop creates 530,000 impressions (printed copies)? Learn more by reading the profile on the Print Shop.

How long have you worked at VCH?
50 years (as of December 2018)!

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I operate an off-set Heidelberg print master press and a paper cutter which prints many of the medical forms used in patient charts. I can print 30,000 sheets a day.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
There have been many over the years. Mostly, I enjoy working with my team. We are like family! We are proud to produce work for the hospitals we serve.

Which True North goal does your work contribute to the most?
Develop the best workforce

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
Between ages 7 and 17, I spent a lot of time in and out of hospitals.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Veggies, milk, salad dressing.

Who or what inspires you?
Good friends and family.

Most healthy habit:
Walking

Favourite vacation spot:
The Philippines and Osoyoos.