Job Description

Job category: Administrative
Job posting ID: 8232
?Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-08-01
Classification: BT OPSEU 200/5103 - BRM/TOR
Salary/Rate of pay: Starting at $24.90
Application deadline: 2026-01-29

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Application requirements:

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

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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.
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About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic Collections Operations Ont team in Hamilton, ON.
The Collections Operations Ont team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by collecting plasma in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and coordination support by managing communications, documentation, reporting, meeting logistics, and employee engagement activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations for the leadership team.
Formula for success

• Prepares a variety of correspondence and documents related to key performance indicator reports.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing communications.
• Participates in the development of employee engagement events.
• Makes arrangements for meetings and travel.
• Records, produces and follows up on meeting minutes, agendas and action items.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Completes expense reports for leaderships.
• Performs other administrative duties as required.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of a post-secondary school program, in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably one year in Office Administration.
• Minimum two years administrative assistant experience.
• Excellent communication skills including grammar and punctuation.
• Superior multi-tasking skills required.
• Excellent administrative skills including typing, filing, and recording skills essential.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working in a highly regulated environment.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, and scanning skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

What we offer you

• 6% payment in lieu of vacation.
• 8.5% payment in lieu of benefits.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

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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