Job Description

Req ID:

211149

Location:

Northern

Zone,

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department:

FMS Portering CEH

Type of Employment:

Casual

Casual Relief

(

3%

) x 10

CUPE

Support

Position

Posting Closing Date:

8-Nov-25

About the Opportunity

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Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Porter is responsible for providing transportation services within the Colchester East Hants Health Centre for patients, medications, lab specimens, equipment, and charts in a safe and efficient manner.

About You

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We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade 12/GED required Previous healthcare work experience required; portering experience an asset Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families other health care providers and staff sensitivity and confidentiality in a respectful and caring manner Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritize required Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a team environment as well as the ability to work independently is required Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, staff, and the district is required Basic computer skills an asset Current WHMIS certification is required Recent NVCI training / certification considered an asset Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred




Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

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Casual Relief

Compensation and Benefits

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$21.68 - $23.36 Hourly

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.



Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.