Driver
Canadian Blood Services’ Dynamic Logistics Team based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver. Canadian Blood Services’ Dynamic Logistics Team oversees the nationwide transportation of blood and blood products, ensuring timely delivery to healthcare facilities. It play a pivotal role in maintaining a reliable supply chain that supports critical medical procedures. The team’s focus on efficiency and adherence to strict regulatory standards underscores its commitment to healthcare excellence, ensuring patients receive vital transfusions promptly and safely. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Blood Services
Team: Dynamic Logistics
Position: Driver
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $25.89 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Part time
Classification: BT OPSEU 477
Job Category: Supply chain and logistics
Location: Ottawa, ON
Shift: Days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
Job ID: 6026
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of high school diploma
Experience: Candidates should have minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts based on operational needs at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
- The candidates should have the physical capability to load, unload, push, and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 50 lbs, and pulling and pushing up to 300 lbs on a wheeled platform
- The candidates should adhere to a strong culture of mutual respect and integrity
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a valid Ontario class A, B, C, D, or F driver’s license and a clean commercial driver’s abstract from within the last 30 days
- The candidates should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs
- The candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures, maintaining appropriate temperatures throughout transit
- The candidates should be able to ensure the safety of employees, donors, and volunteers traveling with them during transportation
- The candidates should be able to conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure that transportation equipment is in proper working order, adhering to safe transportation procedures, and accurately complete all required documentation
- The candidates should be able to utilize their customer service skills to greet donors and assist them in booking or rebooking appointments as needed, supporting the collections team
- The candidates should be able to set up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events, leveraging their familiarity with technology and ability to learn new programs
- The candidates should be able to work effectively with staff to carry, set up, and dismantle equipment and supplies at various locations. They should also be able to load and unload equipment and supplies at donor center sites and upon return to the center
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pension plan, Employee discounts, wellness program and professional resources
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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