Dispatcher - Brampton

Job posting ID: 8686

Employment status: Regular part-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.5
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-05-18

Salary/Rate of pay: $29.10

Application deadline: 2026-05-13

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Dispatcher to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations East team.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the dispatch of transport drivers and vehicles in order to facilitate the safe and timely distribution of blood products, equipment, materials and the transportation of staff and donors.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will coordinate/facilitate the resolution of day-to-day operational issues, consulting the supervisor/manager for direction as appropriate.
• Leveraging your excellent organizational skills, you will assess and plan vehicle and staff resources to meet daily operational requirements.
• You will utilize the Vehicle Maintenance Program to ensure that Canadian Blood Services; Fleet operational standards are met.
• Complete appropriate documentation required for the department activities, compile statistical information and prepare reports upon request.
• Understand and use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Centre Operating Procedures (COPs) as a source of information and guidance in the performance of all duties.
• In the absence of the Transport Supervisor, the candidate may be designated to assume some or all of the Supervisor duties.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of secondary education.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in related field.
• Valid driver's license, minimum Class D or F, strongly preferred.
• Technical skills including MS Office.
• Experience in the deployment of scheduling of resources within a regulated and/or unionized environment.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of local street and highway systems.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and benefits.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours - must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.