Driver (Material Handler)
Canadian Blood Services, Department of Dynamic Logistics based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Driver. Canadian Blood Services, Department of Dynamic Logistics plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and safe transportation of blood products, medical supplies, and equipment. It coordinate dispatch operations, manage warehouse logistics, and oversee transportation services to support both permanent and mobile collection sites. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Blood Services
Department: Dynamic Logistics Team
Position: Driver (Material Handler)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.86 – $23.61 hourly
Employment Type: Part time
Job Category: Supply chain and logistics
Location: St. John’s, NL, A1B 3Z9, CA
Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
Reference Number: 7021
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed a high school diploma
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 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; shifts will vary in length depending on the event at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, ranging from 3 to 14 hours long
- The candidates should note that no long haul or cross-border driving, be willing to travel to attend mobile events, which may involve 2 to 3 overnight stays, while driving a Canadian Blood Services vehicle
- The candidates should have the physical capability to load, unload, push, and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and pulling or pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs) with assistance on a wheeled platform
- The candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to a culture of mutual respect and integrity
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a valid Newfoundland Class 4 driver’s license and provide a clean commercial driver’s abstract dated 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 be able to communicate effectively in English; the ability to speak a second language
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to utilize their experience with driving and transportation to ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures, and are maintained at an appropriate temperature
- The candidates should be able to ensure the safety of employees, donors, and volunteers travelling with them during transport
- The candidates should be able to conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order and accurately complete all required documentation by drawing on their knowledge of safe transportation procedures and attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to assist the collections team by greeting donors and helping them book or rebook appointments as required, using their customer service skills
- The candidates should be able to assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing their familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs
- The candidates should be able to work with staff to carry, set up, and dismantle equipment and supplies using their superior interpersonal and communication skills
- The candidates should be able to load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to the centre
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 and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!