Driver

Job posting ID: 8839

Employment status: Regular part-time
Number of positions available: 1

Rate of pay: $25.54 - $27.33

Application deadline: Posted until filled.

• 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 aRegular part-time Driver (Material Handler) to join our dynamic Logistics team.

The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizingbest practices to ensure the safe transportation of personnel donors equipment blood products and supplies. Our Drivers do more than this role you will assist in setting up booths tables and other equipment to ensure mobile donor events are ready for use in addition to transporting people and products integral to Canadas Lifeline.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees donors and/or volunteers travelling with you.
• Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order and accurately complete all required documentation.
• Leveraging your customer service skills you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required.
• You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Nova Scotia Class 2drivers license and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days.
• Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver within the last 3 years.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs.
• A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.

What we offer you

• Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Payment in lieu of vacation.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.
• Variety in your job including ongoing training and development.

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 and can range from 6-14 hours.
• Travel required all over Nova Scotia PEI and an overnight run to NB.
• There will be no long haul or cross border driving required.
• Physical capability to load unload push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping kneeling crouching lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) pulling and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.
• Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.

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 Canadas 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 and to your safe senders list.

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 25 - 27