Job Description

Start Date

Monday, March 27, 2023

End Date

Friday, August 18, 2023

(Open to Internal Employees Only)

Competition #2023-184 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Term Full Time position - 1.0 FTE

March 27, 2023 - August 18, 2023

This position is at the L03 level with an hourly pay range of $27.81 - $35.18

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager, Material Management, this position is responsible for carrying out supply chain management functions including but not limited to the shipping and receiving of various medical supplies and equipment, participating in ongoing inventory management and control functions, operating and maintaining warehouse equipment, moving various goods and supplies throughout the hospital, and performing other related duties, as required.

The following are knowledge and skills required for this position:

• Knowledge of shipping and receiving methods and procedures;
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices;
• Knowledge of WHMIS and transportation of dangerous goods;
• Knowledge of safe warehouse practices and procedures;
• Understanding of the English language;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Basic computer data entering skills;
• Ability to operate and maintain warehouse equipment;
• Ability to lift reasonably heavy weights for extended periods; and
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

The successful applicant will have successful completion of Grade 12 or G.E.D; six (6) months experience in warehousing, receiving and shipping; Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification (can be obtained within 3 months of hire); and a valid Yukon class 5 driver\'s license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

TO APPLY: Quote competition #2023-184 and email your resume to by 4:00 pm March 23, 2023

Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: March 9, 2023

Yukon Hospitals