Porter Porter Services

Truro, NS, Canada

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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
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
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

Casual Relief

Compensation and Benefits
$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.