Job Description

Title : Technician, Specialized Equipment
Employee Working Location : In-person (Dartmouth, NS)
Employment Status : Temporary Full-time (12 Months)
Salary Band : $37,649 - $47,061 / year
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canadas Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.
In this role, you will :

• Perform thorough examination, rebuilding, repair, service and maintenance of specialized health care equipment such as wheelchairs.
• Maintain records on loans, returns, inventory, statistics, equipment repairs in accordance with program procedures and policies.
• Maintain inventory records, compiles monthly statistics, and order new stock equipment for Specialized Equipment Program.
• Generate loans for newly recycled equipment; update description of equipment in inventory and input new barcodes into the inventory system as needed.
• Complete loan agreement data entry with support from the Supervisors and/or Occupational Therapists.
• Support the community health program with cleaning and disinfecting tasks as well as maintenance of equipment as required.
• Assist technical staff with various responsibilities within the workshop environment.
• Support other Red Cross initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meeting the needs of the vulnerable in the community.

• 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.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting capabilities (documented completion of mechanical training courses is ideal).
• Strong customer service and communication skills, verbal and written.
• A valid drivers license and satisfactory drivers 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 WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety training is considered an asset.

• 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 FAQ 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).