Donor Centre Supervisor

Job posting ID: 9036

Employment status: Temporary full-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-08-24
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-01-01

Classification: PTS
Salary/Rate of pay: starting $86,400.00

Application deadline: 2026-08-10

• 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.
• Job specific cover letter.
• 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 Temporary Full-time Donor Centre Supervisor to join our dynamic Donor Centre team in Edmonton.

You will manage all Donor Centre staff and volunteers involved in mobile and permanent Centre events, have full accountability for a group of assigned direct reports and attend Donor Centre events.

Formula For Success

• Utilizing your excellent customer service skills, ensure optimal clinic flow, a high level of service, and compliance with Canadian Blood Services policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety.
• Leverage your superb leadership skills to ensure the staff performs duties in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills to interview, hire, and complete all aspects of performance management, including progressive discipline as required.
• With your ability to work effectively, you will ensure the needs of the donor, volunteer, and the public are met.
• Utilize your proven success in leading a collaborative team by providing timely communication to staff, prompt follow-up for donor and staff concerns, and responding to on-site media inquiries.

Desired Education and Skills

• Proven leadership ability is essential, and a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• You will have sound knowledge and previous experience in blood collection, regulatory, and continuous quality improvement environments.
• Experience in plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis programs would be considered an additional asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written in English, are essential.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Possess a leadership skillset to build teams and have a passion for achieving results and a commitment to customer service excellence.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to clinic locations.
• Availability to work any day of the week.

What we offer you

• Percentage in lieu for vacation
• Annual performance award up to 6%.
• Benefits after 1 year.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs, professional resources.

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.

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