Inventory & Purchasing Assistant OR (225577)

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient & 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 in a computerized environment the Inventory & Purchasing Assistant - OR develops implements and maintains systems for inventory control and to provide inventory information and facilitates the timely supply of a variety of complex and surgical instruments equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room; prepares purchase requisitions places purchase orders and orders supplies from purchasing stores and external suppliers; receives and stores supplies; maintains records and produces summaries and reports and investigates inventory discrepancies as required to support the optimal use of department resources.

Grade 12 supplemented by accounting courses and two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.