Project Lead

The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site, (preferably near our Vancouver site at 2150 Western Parkway) and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Innovation, research and science

Job posting ID : 8346

​Employment status : Regular full-time

Position's anticipated start date :  2026-04-06

Classification : PTS

Salary / Rate of pay : $80,078 - $94,028

Application deadline : 2026-03-06

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

Application requirements :

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

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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and discover a role where your work is meaningful, your purpose is clear, and your impact is felt every day.

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.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Project Lead to join the Network Centre for Applied Development (NetCAD) team within the dynamic Innovation & Portfolio Management group of the Innovation division.

The NetCAD team is responsible for supporting product and process development for fresh blood components and providing blood products to researchers through the Blood4Research program.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development, execution, reporting, and management of Product & Process Development projects or components of corporate-level strategic projects. You will work independently or closely with a project team and other members of the organization to achieve project objectives.

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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.

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 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.

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