Job Description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 154677
Department/Program: Logistics Supply & Distribution, Facilities & Environmental Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) one year assignment x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $29.4382 - $36.7979 /hour
Closing Date: April 27, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other\'s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi\'kmaq people. Working in Mi\'kma\'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Logistics, Supply & Distribution, the Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the accuracy, analysis, and reporting of materials management data and metrics to support business decisions, strategic planning, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and other projects and initiatives across the Facilities and Environmental Services (FES) portfolio. The Supply Chain Analyst works in partnership with stakeholders (Directors, Managers, clinical leads, support workers) to help develop an overall supply chain strategy for the entire organization. The Supply Chain Analyst uses this strategy to generate and implement plans that address clinical supply storage area organization, stock outs, shortages, and surpluses to ensure supplies are in place and appropriately supported to meet current and future organizational objectives. The analyst role will be a key advisor on data and analytics related to projects including supply storage area (closet) reorganization, updating and maintenance of closet supply lists, updating and maintenance of product lists, and space utilization. The role will coordinate with clinical managers and leads throughout the organization to ensure appropriate supply levels are present to facilitate operations and clinical care. This position will support overall data collections, reporting, implementation, change management, and analysis for the Supply & Distribution team. The analyst will also build competencies in FES peers through coaching and basic training.

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Health Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Data Analysis Certification or training considered an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification (Issued by Project Management Institute) considered an asset
• LEAN certification considered an asset
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a focus on supply chain and/or business and data analysis is required
• Experience in managing programs, conducting research, metrics and reporting, preparing written reports and making presentations
• Experience with SharePoint administration and ownership required, including coding and troubleshooting in VBA
• Experience with trends and developments in all aspects of supply chain functions, including seasonality, ABC analysis, under/overutilization, MRP parameters is required
• Strong presentation and data analysis skills
• LEAN, Project, and change management expertise
• Knowledge and experience in assembling and analyzing data from multiple operational systems in SAP, SIMS, Megamation, SharePoint, and survey methodology are strong assets
• Ability to devise solutions from limited available information
• Independent and self-driven research and analysis of complex issues, resulting in tangible, measurable solutions that can be implemented for any discipline
• Experience working in a consultative manner to get things done with a solution focus
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience in healthcare environment is an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia\'s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre\'s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Nova Scotia Health Authority