Job Description

Title: Supervisor - Medical Equipment Distribution, Health Equipment Loans Program (HELP)

Employee Working Location: Office/In-person (Prince George, BC)

Employment status: Permanent, full-time

Salary band: $47,458 - $59,322/year

The CRC also offers:

Vacation, paid holidays, life and mental health wellness days

Benefits and Advantages Health, Dental & Vision, 50% employer-paid

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees that includes: professional counselling and online wellbeing resources, support for family, financial, career and legal issues and more

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) \xe2\x80\x93 one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers 2022 - is seeking a Supervisor - Medical Equipment Distribution, to join our Health Equipment Loans Program team.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

The incumbent ensures that equipment is reprocessed and distributed to meet expected demand and achieve HELP program goals, ensures that the equipment consistently meets departmental standards for quality and that assigned hubs and client service sites within the Northern BC and Yukon region, are kept in safe working order and OH&S regulations are adhered to.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee equipment distribution operations including but not limited to inventory and parts management, equipment reprocessing, customer and the client service site equipment delivery process.
• Provide expert technical advice to staff, volunteers, and health care professionals, pertaining to health equipment.
• Monitor program delivery to ensure performance standards and quality control are maintained
• Ensure that all WHMIS Program requirements are adhered to for assigned sites.
• Participate in equipment cleaning, disinfection, inspection, repair, database, delivery, and installation as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and equipment standards
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support all program technical staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with Partner Services on equipment-related issues including equipment inventory needs, repairs etc.
• Ensure that HELP fleet vehicles are maintained according to National fleet maintenance policies.

What we are looking for:

• Completion of a 2-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field, 3 years of job-related work experience, and 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience supervising employees and/or volunteers, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working with a diverse population and an understanding of cultural issues.
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Medical equipment repair experience.

Working conditions:

• Frequent travel around the region is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those who apply after the selection process has started may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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