Job Description

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 5065

\xe2\x80\x8bEmployment status: Temporary part-time
Position\'s anticipated start date: 2023-10-09
Position\'s anticipated end date: 2024-07-06
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.80 (this is a 24/7 department with overnight on call requirements where you need to be at the Operations Centre within 30 minutes of the call)
Number of positions available: 1

Classification: HSAA
Salary/Rate of pay: $22.82

Application deadline: 2023-09-26
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Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

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 are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada\'s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

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.

In this role, you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the distribution of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving and storing blood and fractionation products and maintaining stock of distribution supplies in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services\' Standard Operating Procedures and Good Documentation Practices
• Ensuring safety of blood products through an ongoing monitoring of product and product storage equipment (temperature, humidity variations, etc.) as well as performing recalls and removing outdated products
• Issuing blood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centers, and communicating with hospital team about orders placed as required
• Batching and packing orders by priority and time of delivery to ensure compliance within established parameters for time and temperature limits during transit

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong multi-tasking skills, work ethic and ability to follow instructions precisely
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders in an effective and professional manner
• Ability work with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position (stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and carry boxes/cartons)

Benefits

• Starting rate: $22.82/Hourly
• Payments in lieu of vacation and holidays
• Pension Plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

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.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! 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. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Canadian Blood Services