Job Description

Requisition ID: 373153
Position Number: 20067380
Posting End Date: January 7, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Supply & Distribution Traffic
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 01/30/2025
FTE: 0.40
Anticipated Shift: Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $22.585, $22.938, $23.291, $23.645, $23.996, $24.349
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Warehouse and Traffic, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the scheduled and non-scheduled activities of the Transporters as described in procedures. The Materials Dispatcher provides direction to Transporters in the assembly and placement of supplies, equipment and materials for delivery and pick up, the relocation of office and patient furnishing as well as sets up for meetings. Continuously reviews transport requirements and sets priorities.
Experience

• Three years previous experience working in a hospital warehouse required.
• Experience in the operation of motorized material handling equipment required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Customer service training preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must possess a current certificate from the Manitoba Safety Council or equivalent certificate for the Low Lift Pallet Mover Operator.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be familiar with purchasing and receiving documents.
• Knowledge of the HSC complex required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills required. It is expected that the individual conduct his/herself in a manner that is consistent with the customer service approach.
• As Supply & Distribution Services is a custodian of HSC's goods, it is critical that the individual brings with them the qualities of honesty and integrity.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires considerable bending, stretching, walking, pushing and lifting.
• Repetitive lifting of boxes containing I.V.'s (30 lbs.).
• May be required to work in cramped conditions (compactor area, incinerator).
• Requires pushing or pulling carts and palettes that may weigh up to 2100 pounds across carpets and hard surface flooring, off and on elevators, up and down ramps.
• Required to handle hazardous/dangerous goods in accordance with WHMIS regulations.
• Exposure to temperature variations (i.e. moves at Finance building).

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.