Job Description

Title: Specialized Equipment Technician

Employee Working Location: Office, In person (Dartmouth, NS)

Type of contract: Permanent Full Time

Salary band: 36,910 - 46,138$/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 include: professional counselling and online wellbeing resources, support for family, financial, career and legal issues and more
• Access to e-learning platforms

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 Specialized Equipment Technician to join our 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 will collaborate with the Supervisor, Specialized Equipment to assist the effective operation of the Health Equipment Loans Program (Specialized Equipment) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This includes the proper and thorough rebuilding, repair, service and maintenance of specialized equipment.

In this role, you will:

• Perform a thorough examination, rebuilding, repair, service and maintenance of specialized healthcare equipment.
• Maintain records on loans, returns, inventory, statistics, and equipment repairs in accordance with HELP program procedures and policies.
• Maintain inventory records, compile monthly statistics, and order all new stock equipment for Specialized Equipment Program.
• Generate loans for newly recycled equipment; update the description of the equipment in the computer inventory and input new barcodes into the inventory system as needed.
• Support Community-HELP program with cleaning/disinfecting tasks as well as maintenance of equipment as required.
• Assist all technical staff with various responsibilities within the workshop environment.
• Support other Red Cross initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meet the needs of the vulnerable in the community.

What we are looking for:

• The minimum qualifications for this position is a high school diploma, relevant mechanical experience, and a minimum of two (2) years of safe driving experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to provide documentation of appropriate mechanical training courses.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities (documented completion of mechanical training courses is ideal).
• Strong customer service and communication skills, verbal and written.
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and a satisfactory driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract is required.
• Able to do heavy lifting (50lbs to 100lbs).
• Demonstrated experience in a work order shop environment (e.g., vehicle repair and maintenance) is an asset.
• Experience with seniors, cognitively impaired and physically disabled clients is an asset.
• Computer skills in inventory control systems is a definite asset.
• Previous WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety training is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

• A satisfactory EPIC and vulnerable sector check are required.
• Employees and Volunteers at every level are responsible for safe work practices and adhere to practices outlined in their applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• 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

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 rights 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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