Job Description

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Summer Student Plasma Recruiter to join our dynamic Donor Strategy & Planning team in Abbotsford.

Job category: Donor recruitment, fundraising and sales
Job posting ID: 4298

\xe2\x80\x8bEmployment status: Temporary full-time
Position\'s anticipated end date: 2023-08-30

Classification: HEU 180
Salary/Rate of pay: $16.03

Application deadline: 2023-06-02
This position is open to: Internal and External applicants

Somewhere in Canada there\xe2\x80\x99s a life you can save.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

About the role:

We are currently looking for a motivated candidate, who would attend events/festivals to engage with community members and create brand awareness about Canadian Blood Services. This opportunity would give you the chance to interact with hundreds of festival goers and attendees while enjoying the activities in your local community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Educate and inform the general public about the need for donors locally
• Filling up a robust contact platform to allow us to communicate further with these interested community members.
• Working with volunteers who are also looking to support the growth of the awareness about Canadian Blood Services.
• Identifying events/festivals and other opportunities to set up activation booths
• Organizing, setting up and maintaining the supplies for these activation display booths.

Required Skills:

• Experience with sales, promotions and/or marketing and dealing with the public
• Ability to initiate conversation and speak comfortably regarding opportunities to get involved at Canadian Blood Services.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks while being flexible
• Strong personal initiative and a passion for the cause
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Education, Training and Experience:

• Some post-secondary education, plus related experience or equivalent combination
• Preference will be given to those with an interest in Sales, Communications, Marketing or Public Outreach
• Preference will be given to those with previous experience with volunteers and volunteering
• Experience with use of devices such as tablets and laptops
• Experience with use of social media

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage (with mileage program if using personal vehicle)
• 6% payment in lieu of vacation
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada\xe2\x80\x99s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

To protect the health and safety of its employees, all Canadian Blood Services\xe2\x80\x99 employees are required to be fully vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights grounds. 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 (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Canadian Blood Services